Stoke on Trent incinerator recycling centre based in the midlands Staffordshire (Photo: iStock)
The UK ETS Authority announced that it is launching a consultation on the inclusion of waste-to-energy, waste incineration, and carbon removals in the carbon emissions trading system. The authority revealed the announcement on May 23 and aims to expand the UK's carbon emissions trading system.
New sectors in UK carbon scheme
The UK's carbon emissions trading scheme has replaced the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) from 2021. This scheme is a crucial tool for the UK to achieve its net zero emissions target by 2050.
