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UK flags emissions increase, carbon leakage risks in India trade pact

Published 11:26 on July 28, 2025 / Last updated at 15:15 on July 28, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs, Shipping), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The recently signed free trade agreement between the UK and India will spur a rise in emissions, according to the UK government, which also warned of carbon leakage and lack of coherence with Britain’s climate goals.
The recently signed free trade agreement between the UK and India will spur a rise in emissions, according to the UK government, which also warned of carbon leakage and lack of coherence with Britain’s climate goals.


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