Statutory guidance: Environment Agency (greenhouse gas emissions) charging scheme
Summary
The Environment Agency has published updated statutory guidance for its greenhouse gas emissions charging scheme, including charges for the 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 period. The notice also records annual inflation-linked updates and several administrative changes to the scheme text and charge references.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in environmental, regulatory or asset due diligence may need to be aware of changes to emissions-related charging frameworks where they intersect with regulated sites or client compliance obligations. The update also signals ongoing annual fee adjustments that can affect project costs and regulatory planning.
Key points
- New charging scheme applies from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
- Charges increase annually in line with CPI, subject to the scheme rules.
- Applies to England, with registry administration charges applying across the UK.
- Text updates include references to UK ETS Registry/National Registry and maritime charges.
- The publication is statutory guidance from the Environment Agency.
Organisations:
Environment Agency, Office for National Statistics, GOV.UK, UK ETS Registry, National Registry
Locations:
England, UK
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