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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan of Chelsea (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Curran (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


EU Emissions Trading Scheme

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to seek a formal link between the UK and EU emissions trading schemes to exempt British manufacturers from the upcoming EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

Answer

The UK and EU agreed to work towards linking their respective Emissions Trading Schemes (ETSs) at the May 2025 UK-EU Summit. Negotiations began late last year and are on-going. A significant benefit of a linking agreement would be the creation of the conditions needed for mutual exemptions from our respective CBAM regimes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2562
Session
2026-27
Subjects
EU emissions trading scheme
Link
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