Policy Brief

Climate and CDR Policy Brief: UK

Why the United Kingdom Matters for Carbon Removal

The United Kingdom has one of Europe’s most advanced policy frameworks for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). With CDR having been embedded into its Net Zero strategy, strong investment in CO₂ transport and storage, and dedicated business models for emerging CDR technologies such as BECCS and DACCS, the United Kingdom is one of the largest emerging markets for CDR. This policy brief explains how the UK’s buildout of infrastructure, international efforts and policy support makes this one of the strongest early CDR opportunities for buyers and suppliers.

What You'll Learn

  • Policy and market mechanisms: How signals from the market and government are transforming the UK’s CDR landscape.
  • Funding programs: The multiple pathways available for project developers, including Contracts for Difference and the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio.
  • Buyer landscape: How aviation drives the market forward.
  • Integration and infrastructure: The mechanisms being put in place to deliver CDR at scale, both domestically and internationally.
  • Action playbook: Practical steps for buyers and suppliers of carbon removal.

Why It Matters

With a nearly $4 trillion economy and an understanding of the need for CDR to balance residual emissions, the United Kingdom is one of the most exciting markets for the development and deployment of CDR. For buyers, this means access to early, high-quality supply. For suppliers, it means long-term certainty and a clear route to market.

Download the full United Kingdom Climate & CDR Policy Brief to learn how to:

  • Prepare for the integration of CDR into the UK ETS.
  • Understand the demand landscape and how climate-related financial disclosures could affect your business.
  • Secure first-mover advantage in one of the safest early CDR markets.

See the entire carbon removal landscape with Carbonfuture’s United Kingdom Climate & CDR Policy Brief – your guide to navigating one of the most advanced CDR markets in the world.