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UK ETS reform impact on Scottish businesses difficult to assess, says govt

Published 16:50 on January 19, 2026 / Last updated at 16:50 on January 19, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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The Scottish Government has said the proposed changes to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will mainly affect industrial sites and businesses already covered by the scheme and receiving free allowances, but assessing the specific impact on Scotland remains difficult.
The Scottish Government has said the proposed changes to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will mainly affect industrial sites and businesses already covered by the scheme and receiving free allowances, but assessing the specific impact on Scotland remains difficult.


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