ETS seminar: How emission trading makes Europe stronger
Date: 21.4.2026
Time: 9.00-12.00 EET + lunch at the event site after the official agenda
Location: Paasitorni (Paasivuorenkatu 5A, Helsinki) + live stream
Language: Finnish
Warm welcome to a joint seminar hosted by the European Commission Representation in Finland and Climate Leadership Coalition.
The EU Emissions Trading System has been the most effective single reason Europe has managed to reduce emissions while growing its economy. This year will determine whether the EU continues to provide a predictable and ambitious price signal for clean investments or whether it risks losing its industrial lead. The question is not only about climate policy but also competitiveness, security and economic growth.
Top speakers from business and public administration will join the discussion at Paasitorni. These include Kati ter Horst, Chief Executive of Outokumpu, Olli Sirkka, Chief Executive of Helen, and Riku Huttunen, Director General of the Energy Department at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. You are warmly welcome to join the seminar either on site at Paasitorni or online.
Please register by 14 April through the link.
Agenda
09:00 Opening remarks
09:05 CLC theses on European competitiveness policy as part of the green transition - Tuuli Kaskinen, Chief Executive, Climate Leadership Coalition
09:10 Keynote - Beatriz Yordi, Director, DG CLIMA, European Commission (final confirmation pending)
09:35 Reflections from the audience
09:40 Discussion with CEOs - Kati ter Horst. CEO, Outokumpu & Olli Sirkka, CEO, Helen
10:00 Riku Huttunen, Director General, Energy Department, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
10:10 Policy panel
- Vilhelm Junnila, MP, Chair of the Parliament Economic Affairs Committee
- Pauli Aalto-Setälä, MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Climate Group and Member of Parliament
- Jouni Ovaska, MP, Chair of the Transport and Communication Committee
- Tytti Tuppurainen, MP, Chair of the Social Democratic Parliamentary Group
- Moderated by Ville Voipio, Chair of the Boards of Vaisala and Technology Industries of Finland.
11:00 Expert panel
12:00 Discussion and lunch
For more information, please reach out to CLC Specialist Minttu Liuhto.
