UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Treatment of sustainable aviation fuel

Overview

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.

Give us your views

Closes 15 Jun 2026

Opened 23 Mar 2026

Audiences

  • Low carbon technologies

Interests

  • Emissions