EU ETS

European Environment Agency data shows much more work is needed to meet longer-term emissions reduction goals

Government response to MPs' energy and climate change Brexit inquiry has 'encouraging signs', but still lacks clarity on key issues, warns key parliamentary committee

EU set to link emissions trading system with Switzerland's programme in landmark deal that could provide answers for UK policy post-Brexit

Thirteen industry leaders, including Statoil, Siemens, Shell and Iberdrola, launch joint initiative to set emissions cap for new energy capacity

International Emissions Trading Association writes to government to warn of business risk that would be triggered by withdrawal from EU carbon market post-Brexit

Whether the UK stays in the ETS or exits after Brexit could have major implications for carbon intensive businesses on both sides of the Channel

New analysis from Thomson Reuters' Point Carbon suggests UK exit from trading scheme could spark a surge in UK firms offloading emissions allowances

Energy experts appearing in front of BEIS select committees warn it is crucial UK remains part of European Emissions Trading System

Measures to overhaul system, including €12bn innovation fund and speedier reductions in allowances, have been approved by EU countries but must now win full backing from EU bodies

British Ceramic Confederation tells MPs UK should withdraw from EU carbon trading scheme and 'take stock' of green laws post-Brexit, but faces opposition from climate experts