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policy instrument · 2029
UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) - Carbon Removals Integration
Jurisdiction countryUnited Kingdom
Instrument typecompliance-inclusion
Authoritygovernment
Scopecarbon removal only
Statuslegislated
DetailThe UK ETS Authority announced plans to legislate for inclusion of greenhouse gas removal (GGR) operators by end of 2028, targeting full operational integration by 2029. Carbon allowances awarded ex post, only after verified and durable carbon sequestration. Minimum carbon storage duration requirement: 200 years. Only removals within UK eligible during initial integration phase. Gross cap maintain
Stated statuslegislated
Pathway scopeall-cdr
Pathway notelegislating for inclusion of 'greenhouse gas removal (GGR) operators' broadly, with woodland-based removals still under separate consideration
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