EU ETS Benchmarks Published.
The European Commission has this week published the updated EU ETS benchmarks for the current allocation period. Significantly for UK operators, these same benchmarks will be adopted for use in UK ETS and will determine free allocation from 2028 to 2030. What EU ETS benchmarks have changed? While not welcome news for many, but perhaps […]
UK ETS Emissions Reporting for 2025 and More.
We’ve just completed one of our busiest UK ETS emissions reporting period to date, and this short update shares some key achievements and looks to the future. UK ETS Emissions Reporting This year, the team submitted over 90 verified Annual Emissions Reports, with just over half relating to full participants in the UK ETS and […]
UK ETS 2026 Baseline Window: Why it Matters.
The 2026 UK ETS baseline window (running from 1 April to 30 June 2026) is the second and final submission required ahead of the next allocation period beginning in 2027. This window is key because it determines how much free allocation full‑participant installations will receive for 2027–2030, and therefore how exposed operators may be to […]
Technical Guidance and Beyond the UK ETS Voluntary MRV-Only Period.
As we reach the end of our blog series on the UK ETS voluntary MRV-only period, it’s time to look ahead. From 2026 to 2027, EfW and waste incineration operators have a unique opportunity to build their emissions monitoring systems, test their data, and shape future policy without compliance costs. In this final post, we […]
EfW Operators: UK ETS Reporting and Data Management
Once the regulator has approved the Voluntary Monitoring Plan (VMP) for waste incineration and energy-from-waste (EfW) installations, operators must begin to prepare their annual emissions report. Operators are also requested to submit quarterly waste tonnage and emissions data to aid in policy development. In this update, we explain UK ETS reporting and what is required […]
EfW Operators: UK ETS Monitoring Approaches and Emission Calculations.
A key component of a Voluntary Monitoring Plan (VMP) for Energy-for-Waste (EfW) operators is to monitor and calculate their greenhouse gas emissions. There are two main UK ETS monitoring approaches: measurement-based and calculation-based. In this latest update, we break these down, explain how to determine biomass versus fossil carbon, and highlight the key factors that […]
METS and Building Your Voluntary Monitoring Plan (VMP) for the UK ETS
Once you have established that your energy-from-waste or waste incineration installation qualifies for the UK ETS voluntary MRV-only period, your next step is to prepare a Voluntary Monitoring Plan (VMP). In this update we take you through what “METS” is, what the VMP needs to include, how to structure it, and how to get it […]
EfW Operators: Who Qualifies for the UK ETS Voluntary MRV-Only Period?
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is expanding and the waste sector is next in line. This latest update looks at which waste incineration and energy-from-waste (EfW) installations qualify for the UK ETS voluntary MRV-only period. What is the eligibility criteria to enable you to assess whether your installation is included? Which […]
UK ETS Civil Penalty Carbon Price for 2026 Reporting Year.
The UK ETS Authority has determined the civil penalty carbon price for use during the 2026 reporting year will be £49.41. What is the civil penalty carbon price? Hospitals and Small Emitters (HSEs) are installations within UK ETS that can chose to opt out of the main scheme, if they meet both of the following […]
Energy-from-Waste Operators and the UK ETS – An Introduction
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is evolving and, for the first time, Energy-from-Waste (EfW) and waste incineration operators are being invited to take part. This is the first in a series of website updates that will explore this in more detail. It looks at what the UK ETS means for Energy-from-Waste Operators, why […]