UK ETS - Vertis

Emissions trading in safe hands

Vertis, a MiFID II trading firm, supports companies in navigating through carbon compliance schemes, including different EU Emissions Trading Systems, CBAM and CORSIA, in a cost-effective way

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STX Group is a global environmental commodities trader offering physical and financial solutions across compliance and voluntary systems for energy, fuels, gas and carbon markets.

Transforming Climate Challenges into Business Progress

STRIVE is the advisory arm of STX Group, helping companies meet climate targets through high-impact strategies and cost-efficient decarbonization pathways.

Moving oil to perfect use

Marine Olie is a trader in vegetable oils and fats, delivering tailored feedstock solutions for biofuels, biomass and animal feed, with in-house blending, lab and storage capabilities.

The UK ETS was launched on January 1, 2021, to replace the UK’s participation in the EU Emissions Trading System after Brexit. The UK government sought to maintain a carbon pricing mechanism that would:

Ensure continuity in emissions regulation post-EU exit,
Provide a domestic tool aligned with UK-specific climate ambitions,
Support the transition to a low-emissions economy through market incentives.

The principles underpinning the UK ETS are closely aligned with those of the EU ETS. While the UK ETS currently operates in isolation, future linkage with the EU ETS remains under consideration as both jurisdictions pursue ambitious emissions reduction goals.