The UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been broadened to cover waste incineration and energy‑from‑waste plants, aiming to cut greenhouse‑gas emissions. To ensure fair pricing, companies are only charged for fossil‑derived CO₂, not biogenic CO₂ from natural waste. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero commissioned the Climate Services for a Net Zero Resilient World team to develop reliable measurement methods. The team explored radiocarbon dating, chemical separation techniques, mathematical modelling, and field trials, working with plant operators, trade bodies, and policymakers. Their evidence‑based recommendations informed a major government consultation released in May 2024 and will guide voluntary monitoring and reporting for waste incineration beginning in 2026.
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