- UK government published a consultation on carbon leakage and decarbonisation
- Potential policy measures included the introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)
- CBAM will be implemented by 2027
- Certain goods imported into the UK will have to pay a levy to ensure a comparable carbon price
- CBAM will apply to carbon-intensive goods in sectors such as iron, steel, aluminium, etc.
- Importers will be responsible for meeting CBAM obligations
- Further consultation on CBAM design and delivery in 2024
- UK CBAM will interact with the UK emissions trading scheme (ETS)
- Consultations on proposed changes to the UK ETS have also been launched.
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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