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Taking part in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme markets

Page summary:
This guidance explains the operation of the UK ETS markets and how to take part in auctions and in trading on the secondary market.

Change made:
Cost Containment Mechanism figures updated for latest month.

Time updated:
5:15pm, 12 May 2025

Participating in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)

Page summary:
This guidance explains who the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) applies to and what is required of businesses that are covered.

Change made:
The UK ETS Authority began the second phase of the scheme evaluation in 2025 and will launch a second survey to collect further evidence in June 2025.

Time updated:
2:30pm, 14 May 2025

Ben Kemp