UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Shipping

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what criteria were used to determine exemptions from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme maritime extension; and for what reason Isle of Wight ferry services were not included in the exemptions.

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1. 18 March 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what criteria were used to determine exemptions from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme maritime extension; and for what reason Isle of Wight ferry services were not included in the exemptions.

   Source: Commons

2. 23 March 2026

   Answer

   There is a high bar for exemptions as these undermine the policy objectives. However, the Government agreed to exempt ferries serving Scotland’s islands because of the unique and pressing challenges they face, alongside the legal duties to consider island...

   Source: Written answer

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