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UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Treatment of sustainable aviation fuel

DESNZ·consultation·low·23 Mar 2026·source document

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Summary

Consultation on how the UK ETS should treat sustainable aviation fuel. Proposes rules for accounting SAF emissions within the trading scheme.

Why it matters

Aviation-specific ETS policy. No direct bearing on electricity generation or network operations.

Areas affected

UK ETSaviation

Related programmes

UK Emissions Trading Scheme
Memo

The Authority is seeking feedback on options being considered to review the future treatment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) within the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Authority will explore options to update and improve eligibility rules, including eligible fuel types, sustainability criteria requirements, the applicable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions saving threshold and fossil fuel comparator, and how emissions savings from SAF should be recognised, considering interaction with the UK SAF Mandate. The consultation is aimed at anyone with an interest in aviation, fuel supply, and envrionmental policy in the UK ETS, especially organisations who interact with the UK ETS. Read the consultation documents on GOV.UK .