Open Letter: Time to Strengthen EU-UK Cooperation by Linking the EU and UK ETS

Events Officer
30 April 2025 by
Events Officer

In a joint letter to EU and UK leaders, The British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium and leading industry organisations are urging both sides to seize the moment to link the EU and UK Emissions Trading Systems.

With shared climate neutrality goals and deep economic integration, closer coordination on carbon pricing is not only feasible, it is increasingly essential. Linking the two ETS schemes would reduce decarbonisation costs and protect consumers from rising prices and trade distortions.

In the face of growing geopolitical and market pressures, this is a clear opportunity for the EU and UK to lead together on climate cooperation - starting with a practical, deliverable step forward.

Read the full letter here