Introduction to Competition Law, Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability

Should competition law prohibit competitors from agreeing to produce more energy-efficient goods, where this means higher prices for consumers? Is a dominant undertaking that switches to using only pricier recyclable packaging abusing its dominant position? Can the fact that a merger may lead to lower carbon emissions from production in the long-term be taken into account by competition authorities? Should state aid to coal-fired power plants be permitted? Such questions typify the vigorous ongoing debate on the proper role of environmental considerations in contemporary competition law and policy within Europe. It is a pleasure to introduce this important book which makes a significant contribution to this debate. Its publication could hardly be more timely