UK imposes carbon pricing on imports

The UK will implement a new import carbon pricing mechanism by 2027, aiming to support its decarbonisation efforts

UK carbon prices: Government makes pollution easier for businesses?

The government’s recent changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme have been met with criticism from analysts

Wales lays draft order for UK emissions trading scheme

Its establishment ensures policy continuity when the UK leaves the EU scheme at the end of the implementation period

‘Leaving Emissions Trading Scheme presents many risks’

The UK leaving the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) would present many risks to businesses on both sides. That’s according to a letter the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) has written to Industry and Climate Change Minister Nick Hurd, to highlight the implications of Brexit on the ETS and wider climate policy. The ETS is […]

EU Emissions Trading Scheme could ‘cost steel sector £300m a year’

The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) could cost the steel industry more than £300 million a year. That’s the warning trade body UK Steel and union Community have issued. In a joint paper the organisations said the ETS is already reducing UK steel’s competitiveness and stifling its ability to invest in innovation. The report states carbon […]

China plans national carbon trading from 2016

China intends to open a national carbon trading scheme in two years’ time according to reports. The start date of 2016 is quicker than expected, with officials suggesting it is a bigger priority for the government. Wang Shu, at the climate division of Chinese planning agency the National Development and Reform Commission told Bloomberg: “We’ve […]

Green light for negotiations on ‘backloading’ EU ETS

Negotiations between the European Parliament and Council of the European Union on ‘backloading’ the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) have been given the green light by the European Committee of Permanent Representatives. A surplus of emissions allowances in the ETS – partly the result of reduced economic activity during the recent downturn – has pushed down […]

China’s power capacity to more than double by 2030

Power capacity in China’s energy sector is expected to more than double by 2030 in order to keep up with a 5% growth in demand each year. Carbon emissions will peak in 2027 under the most likely model set out in the report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). The ‘new normal’ model predicts capacity […]

Australia scrapping carbon price early

New Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is planning to scrap the country’s carbon tax and replace it with an emissions trading scheme. Weeks after reclaiming leadership of the Labor Party and Australian Government from his colleague Julia Gillard, Mr Rudd announced the change. Over the weekend, the Prime Minister told reporters: “The Cabinet is working […]

£113m in compensation for energy intensive companies

Energy intensive users can now claim up to £113 million in compensation for the extra power costs caused by the impact of European carbon pricing schemes. The UK Government has published guidance for steelmakers and ceramics companies and those firms that are eligible will be able to apply for the cash starting next month. It […]