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Frequently Asked Questions on Environmental Regulation & Net Zero Law Regulations
How does the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) work?
The UK ETS, operated jointly by DESNZ, Defra, and the devolved administrations, is a cap-and-trade scheme covering power, heavy industry, and aviation. Businesses must surrender UK Allowances (UKAs) for each tonne of CO2 emitted, with caps reducing annually to meet net zero.
What is mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) under the Environment Act 2021?
Mandatory BNG requires almost all planning permissions granted under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in England to deliver a minimum 10% increase in biodiversity value measured using the statutory Biodiversity Metric, secured through on-site habitat creation, off-site habitat banks, or statutory biodiversity credits for at least 30 years.
What is the role of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)?
Created by the Environment Act 2021 as an independent statutory watchdog, the OEP scrutinises environmental law implementation, advises government on statutory environmental targets (air quality, biodiversity, water, waste), and investigates public authority failures to comply with environmental law, with powers to launch judicial review proceedings.