UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Shipping
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to publish a single, authoritative source of guidance on compliance requirements for maritime operators under the UK ETS.
Answered by Chris McDonald
The Government has built a high-quality digital-first system with an online emissions monitoring and reporting platform that has embedded guidance for the whole process. Free voluntary onboarding has been available since November 2025 for at least 96% of operators.
In addition to this, the UK ETS regulators will publish 'How to Comply' guidance on GOV.UK ahead of scheme commencement on 1 July 2026.
Alongside this, the Government and regulators have provided extensive support including YouTube tutorial videos, operator newsletters, webinars, and live virtual sessions. Operators can also contact their regulator for support directly too.
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