Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Shipping: UK Emissions Trading Scheme
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what evidence they have that including emissions at berth in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme will deliver measurable abatement of emissions before shore power and alternative fuel infrastructure are available at scale in UK ports.
- Answer
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Including emissions at berth in the UK ETS targets a major source of maritime pollution. In 2019, vessels over 5,000 GT produced 1.9 MtCO₂e at berth in UK ports, around 58% of domestic maritime emissions, so bringing these emissions into scope drives operators to cut them now. This also aligns with the EU ETS approach, therefore providing operators a predictable and consistent framework.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL15016
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Infrastructure Fuels Ports Shipping UK emissions trading scheme
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- 2026-03-25 13:05:03 +0000
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