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Shipping: Carbon Emissions

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 12 December 2025UIN 97179

The question

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.

Answered by 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 2026.

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