ALFED recently hosted a UK ETS Free Allocation Review Webinar with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, providing members with an overview of the key proposals and their potential impact on the aluminium industry.
For those who attended, and for the benefit of those who were unable to attend, we have made the presentation slides available, covering key topics such as:
- Carbon Leakage List (CLL) Review – Changes to how trade and emissions intensity are assessed for free allocation eligibility.
- Free Allocation Adjustments for CBAM Sectors – Understanding how the UK ETS will transition alongside the UK’s planned Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
- Adjustment Parameters & Phase-Out Timelines – How free allocations may be reduced over time and what this means for businesses.
- Policy Considerations & Next Steps – How the government is shaping policy based on industry engagement.
Consultation Open – Have Your Say
The UK Government is now inviting feedback on the UK ETS Free Allocation Review, and ALFED strongly encourages members to respond before the 10 March 2025 deadline. Your input is critical in ensuring that the aluminium sector is appropriately represented in future policy decisions.
How to Respond:
– Online Portal: UK ETS Free Allocation Review Consultation
– By Email: Responses can also be submitted directly via ukets.consultationresponses@energysecurity.gov.uk
We urge all members to review the proposals and contribute their perspectives. If you have any questions or require further guidance, please get in touch with the ALFED team.
For more information, access the webinar slides and resources here:
- Free Allocation for CBAM Sectors: Export Leakage Workshop – Click here to view the slides.
- UK ETS Authority – Free Allocation Review Carbon Leakage Consultation – Click here to view the slides.
