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Alessandro Vitelli

Alessandro Vitelli is an independent reporter and columnist specialising in climate and energy policy and markets for nearly 20 years. He writes about the spread of carbon markets – both voluntary and compliance – as well as the UNFCCC international climate process.
Alessandro covered the development of the first UN carbon credit market under the Kyoto Protocol and observed the negotiations over the Paris Agreement and its Article 6 markets at close range. He has also covered the EU emissions trading system since its inception, as well as markets in the UK, the United States and elsewhere in the world.

EU Carbon Prices Decline as Compliance Season Ends

  • European carbon prices have fallen below €90 once more.
  • Industrial buyers have now completed compliance buying for 2022.
  • Outlook for 2023 prices is clouded by regulatory changes in the EU.

Alessandro Vitelli

1 year ago

3 min read

EU ETS Emissions Decline 1.2% in 2022, Initial Data Show

  • Surprise drop in EU carbon greenhouse gas emissions in 2022.
  • Most experts thought emissions would rise thanks to increased coal power generation.
  • European industry was hit harder than expected by high energy costs.

Alessandro Vitelli

1 year ago

3 min read

Price Discovery In The EU-ETS

  • Decarbonising each industry comes at a different cost.
  • Many EU industries are covered by the Emissions Trading Scheme.
  • The ETS creates a single price for carbon emissions.

Alessandro Vitelli

1 year ago

6 min read

European Carbon Market Turns to Annual Compliance

  • European carbon market declines more than 7% after March options expiry.
  • Attention moves to annual compliance by end-April.
  • EU emissions probably rose in 2022 thanks to higher use of coal to generate power.

Alessandro Vitelli

1 year ago

3 min read

EU Carbon Prices Plunge

  • Investor selling of risky assets hits EU carbon market.
  • Prices fall 15% in one week.
  • Traded volume was the highest since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Alessandro Vitelli

1 year ago

3 min read

Silicon Valley Bank Failure Leaks into Carbon Market

  • European carbon allowances fell 2% by midday Monday.
  • This follows a flight to safety following Silicon Valley Bank’s failure.
  • However, EU carbon allowances remain 17% up year to date.

Alessandro Vitelli

1 year ago

3 min read

The Importance of Carbon Offset Buyer Due Diligence

  • Many offset buyers prefer to do their own due diligence.
  • This is because of the reputational risk of being associated with offset projects.
  • Carbon credit rating agencies have emerged to help buyers.

Alessandro Vitelli

1 year ago

4 min read

EU Carbon Prices Reach Record High

  • European carbon prices top €100 for the first time.
  • Surge in speculator buying.
  • Analysts warn bull market unlikely to last.

Alessandro Vitelli

1 year ago

3 min read

EU Carbon Prices Hit Record High

  • EU carbon prices are approaching €100.
  • This follows delayed issuance of 2023 permits and compliance demand.
  • This comes despite wide-ranging reforms to the market.

Alessandro Vitelli

1 year ago

3 min read