Emissions cap should be maintained if carbon removals included in UK ETS, say consultation respondents

Published 16:36 on August 21, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:41 on August 21, 2024  / Rebecca Gualandi /  EMEA, EU ETS, UK ETS, Voluntary

Industry and NGOs backed the UK government’s proposal to maintain the gross emissions cap if greenhouse gas removals (GGRs) are included in the UK ETS, and argued their inclusion could incentivise their uptake but additional support will still be needed, according to responses to a government consultation.
Industry and NGOs backed the UK government’s proposal to maintain the gross emissions cap if greenhouse gas removals (GGRs) are included in the UK ETS, and argued their inclusion could incentivise their uptake but additional support will still be needed, according to responses to a government consultation.


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