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 McDonald
The 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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