Letter: Nigel Topping CMG to Chris McDonald MP on UK ETS and international maritime emissions

1. Outline

This is a letter from Nigel Topping CMG, Chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), to Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry.

This letter provides the CCC’s advice on the inclusion of international maritime emissions in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS).

2. Key messages

• The CCC supports the inclusion of international maritime emissions in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.
• The CCC recommends that the overall cap on emission allowances is not increased when international maritime emissions are included.