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Scotland prefers to exclude regional maritime, fishing from UK ETS

Published 14:53 on January 30, 2026 / Last updated at 14:53 on January 30, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), International (Shipping)

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Scotland's preferred approach to expanding the UK's Emissions Trading System (ETS) to maritime would be to grant exemptions for island ferries, fishing, and state maritime activity, according to the country's latest impact assessment.
Scotland's preferred approach to expanding the UK's Emissions Trading System (ETS) to maritime would be to grant exemptions for island ferries, fishing, and state maritime activity, according to the country's latest impact assessment.


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