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UK exit from EU ETS had no measurable impact on firms’ emissions -study

Published 18:38 on July 9, 2026 / Last updated at 18:38 on July 9, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe)

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The UK's departure from the EU ETS and creation of a standalone domestic carbon market in Britain did not produce a statistically significant change in regulated companies' emissions during 2021-23, according to new research that adds evidence to the debate over linking the two schemes.
The UK's departure from the EU ETS and creation of a standalone domestic carbon market in Britain did not produce a statistically significant change in regulated companies' emissions during 2021-23, according to new research that adds evidence to the debate over linking the two schemes.


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