Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 97179
Shipping: Carbon Emissions
Tabled: 4 December 2025
Answered: 12 December 2025
Question
Mr Richard Holden
Conservative — Basildon and Billericay
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to cover international shipping.
Answer
Chris McDonaldThe UK ETS Authority has published a consultation on expanding the UK ETS to international maritime voyages from 2028. We propose that 50% of emissions from international maritime voyages are covered by the scheme. The consultation runs until 20th January...
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