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UK outlines CBAM relief rules, leaves little scope for international credits

Published 13:38 on July 16, 2026 / Last updated at 14:01 on July 16, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The UK will only allow international credits to count towards its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) fees if they are already allowed into the compliance price paid at home, and will recognise payments for greenhouse gas removals, according to government notices released on Thursday. 
The UK will only allow international credits to count towards its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) fees if they are already allowed into the compliance price paid at home, and will recognise payments for greenhouse gas removals, according to government notices released on Thursday. 


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