EU Emissions Trading System
Climate change is one of the greatest environmental, social and
economic threats facing the planet today. In a 2007 report, the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded that it
was at least 90% certain that human emissions of greenhouse gases,
rather than natural variations, are warming the planet's
surface.
Under the Kyoto Protocol, the European Union (EU) is required to
make an 8% reduction in emissions compared to 1990 levels by the
first Kyoto commitment period (2008 to 2012). One of the key
policies introduced by the EU to address greenhouse gas emissions
and help meet its Kyoto commitment is the EU Emissions Trading
System (EU ETS). The UK Kyoto target is 12.5%. The EU ETS will also
contribute to delivering Scotland’s goal of a 42% reduction in
CO2 emissions by 2020 (34% in the UK) and 80% by 2050
compared to 1990 levels.
This web page has been designed to assist operators, or others
responsible for managing carbon emissions, by providing the
necessary information, guidance and forms for participation in the
EU ETS. This site may also be useful to students and others
wanting to learn more about the trading system.
Latest news
View the latest news about ETS:
Department for Energy and Climate Change 
Environment Agency