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UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Shipping

Commons · Question 109241 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 4 Feb 2026

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Asked by Greg Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the level of risk of double charging of emissions at berth under both the UK ETS and EU ETS for vessels calling at UK ports.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 4 Feb 2026

From 1 July 2026, the emissions from the maritime sector to which the UK Emissions Trading Scheme will apply are: • emissions from voyages beginning and ending in the UK, and• emissions at berth and from movements within ports in the UK. The EU Emissions ...

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