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UK govt reports 7% decline in ETS emissions, driven by steel closures

Published 21:13 on May 21, 2026 / Last updated at 21:13 on May 21, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority has published its latest compliance report, showing a sharp decline in GHG emissions during the 2025 scheme year, driven largely by cuts in heavy industry and major changes at the Port Talbot steelworks.
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority has published its latest compliance report, showing a sharp decline in GHG emissions during the 2025 scheme year, driven largely by cuts in heavy industry and major changes at the Port Talbot steelworks.


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