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UK lawmakers back plan to extend ETS to shipping

Published 17:13 on March 12, 2026 / Last updated at 17:13 on March 12, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Shipping)

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The House of Lords voted on Thursday to approve the UK government's plan to extend its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to shipping later this year, with proponents saying it is an important step towards linking the British market with the EU's.
The House of Lords voted on Thursday to approve the UK government's plan to extend its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to shipping later this year, with proponents saying it is an important step towards linking the British market with the EU's.


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