Participating in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)
Page summary:
This page provides an overview of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), who it applies to, and the first steps for participants looking to engage with the scheme.
Change made:
Added link to the main response to the UK ETS scope expansion: maritime sector consultation.
Time updated:
5:00pm, 25 November 2025
UK ETS 2025 Baseline Data Collection and HSE/USE scheme status: how to meet the data submission requirements
Page summary:
Guidance for operators on meeting the requirements for the baseline data collection and scheme status application submission window, 1 April – 30 June 2025.
Change made:
Added link to UK ETS Authority response to FAR consultation.
Time updated:
5:00pm, 26 November 2025
UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS): policy overview
Page summary:
The role of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme in UK decarbonisation and how the UK ETS Authority is developing the scheme.
Change made:
Link to main response to Free Allocation Review consultations added.
Time updated:
5:00pm, 26 November 2025
UK Emissions Trading Scheme: free allocation review
Page summary:
The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on proposals to alter free allocation methodology for stationary sectors to better target those most at risk of carbon leakage.
Change made:
Main UK ETS Authority combined response to this and the related Carbon Leakage consultation published.
Time updated:
5:00pm, 26 November 2025
UK Emissions Trading Scheme: free allocation review – carbon leakage
Page summary:
The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on using the Carbon Leakage List to determine UK ETS free allocation eligibility, and proposals for free allocation adjustment for sectors covered by the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Change made:
Link to UK ETS Authority main response added.
Time updated:
5:00pm, 26 November 2025
Determinations of the UK ETS carbon price
Page summary:
Determinations made by the UK ETS Authority under article 46 of the Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Scheme Order 2020.
Change made:
Published UK ETS: Carbon price for use in civil penalties, 2026.
Time updated:
5:00pm, 28 November 2025
