UK seeks to implement CORSIA to decarbonise aviation

The UK Government reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the decarbonisation of aviation through the launch of a new public consultation aimed at implementing the UN’s international scheme CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation). This next step proposal of a global carbon offsetting scheme is to address aviation emission reduction and the impact of flying on the climate, alongside keeping airline costs down.

The UN’s aviation agency ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation), who developed CORSIA, will oversee airlines offset CO2 emissions on international routes. This encompasses various initiatives such as airlines using renewable energy sources, reforestation projects allowing the purchase of carbon credits, and also how this scheme will be regulated in the UK. The UK Government will work closely with UK ETS Authority on this consultation and the UK’s implementation of CORSIA whilst keeping to the UK emissions trading scheme (ETS). The consultation will suggest measures to ensure airlines are not unfairly laden or constrained. The approach also intends to avoid unnecessary ticket price increases for passengers who rely on air travel.

Mike Kane, Aviation Minister, says: “The UK is already at the forefront of global efforts to address climate change and carbon pricing schemes play a vital role in decarbonising aviation.”

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It is a natural carbon removal product that can deliver an immediate decarbonisation impact through sequestration and enable a negative CO₂ emissions profile. This fixed carbon product does not depend on carbon capture storage infrastructure and can be immediately stored to ensure reductions in carbon intensity. It is a means to offsetting CO2 emissions through carbon credits and in support of airline net zero goals.

We welcome the UK Government’s ongoing commitment to aviation decarbonisation and continue to work closely with government, aviation and industry to help achieve their ambitions.