Emissions trading to now include transport and shipping

Monday 09 Dec 2024
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Maritime sector and CCS trading rules are set to change.

The government has announced it’s stepping up efforts to cut emissions by expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), to include the maritime sector and new rules for carbon transport.

Under the proposals, businesses operating ships on domestic voyages will need to obtain allowances for every tonne of carbon they emit. By bringing maritime into the ETS, the cost of fuels used in the sector will reflect their environmental impact.

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