UK ETS REGULATIONS
Market-leading, procurement services, price analysis, and risk management for carbon allowances trading in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
ARE YOU REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ETS REGULATIONS?
Industrial participants are required to surrender carbon allowances against their verified emissions for compliance with the UK ETS.
WHO THE UK ETS REGULATIONS APPLY TO
The UK ETS applies to:
· energy intensive industries
· the power generation sector
· the civil aviation industry
Read on to find out more about the UK ETS…
UK ETS in Aviation
Aircraft operators are required to comply with the UK ETS for:
UK domestic flights
flights between the UK and Gibraltar
flights from the UK to EEA (European Economic Area) states
Installations
Regulated activities which cause greenhouse gas emissions must comply with the UK ETS.
This includes the combustion of fuels on a site where combustion units with a total rated thermal input exceeding 20MW are operated. Installations where the primary purpose is the incineration of hazardous or municipal waste are exempt.
Hospitals and Small Emitters (HSEs)
A small emitter is an installation with emissions lower than 25,000t of co2e per year, and a thermal capacity below 35MW.
Hospitals, along with these small emitters, have emissions targets instead of allowance surrender obligations.
What does CO2e mean?
CO2e means ‘carbon dioxide equivalent’. It is a measurement of total greenhouse gas emissions, expressed in terms of the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide.
Ultra-small Emitters (USEs)
Ultra-small emitters are eligible installations with emissions lower than 2,500t of co2e per year.
USEs must monitor their emissions and notify their regulator if they exceed the USE threshold. They don’t need to hold a permit.
WHY PARTNER WITH US
As a trusted ETS partner, you can rely on us to provide expert:
· procurement services
· carbon price analysis and forecasting
· risk management strategies
We make navigating the complexities of ETS legislation easy by minimising the impact this additional expense has on your operations.
With 20 years’ experience supporting clients across all sectors, we can provide a carbon strategy that mitigates risk, and provides you with all the necessary information required to confidently manage your carbon exposure.
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