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UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Aviation

Commons · Question 27160 · Tabled 29 Jan 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 7 Feb 2025

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Asked by Wera Hobhouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will carry out a review of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to ensure alignment with the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate; and if he will take steps to ensure that the ETS is reviewe

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 7 Feb 2025

Aircraft operators that use eligible sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can currently claim a reduction in their UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) obligations. In June 2023, the UK ETS Authority committed to review its approach to SAF, acknowledging the sign...