Why is an advanced voluntary Monitoring, Reporting and Verification important for the future of ETS?

• As the UK prepares to expand its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to include the waste and resources sector, robust voluntary Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems are becoming essential. With the transition phase for MRV in waste management set to begin before full ETS inclusion in 2028, organisations that proactively strengthen their MRV capabilities now will be better positioned to lead in transparency, efficiency, and climate accountability.

   

  An advanced voluntary MRV framework goes beyond compliance—it builds credibility. By improving the accuracy of emission factors, organisations can create a more reliable foundation for carbon accounting and fairer benchmarking across the sector. At the same time, rectifying performance gaps through continuous monitoring helps identify inefficiencies early and enhance operational performance.

   

  The role of MRV in rewarding effective decarbonisation is equally critical. Accurate data collection and verification enable differentiated incentives, ensuring that genuine emission reductions are recognised and rewarded. Yet, as data becomes increasingly granular, there’s a growing need to balance detail with systemic acceptance—to create systems that are rigorous enough to drive credibility, yet practical and scalable across the waste sector’s complex ecosystem.

   

  As local authorities, waste operators, and energy recovery facilities prepare for the evolving ETS framework, this webinar will explore how advanced voluntary MRV practices can underpin trust, attract investment, and accelerate the UK’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.

   

  Join our expert panel as we discuss how stronger data, smarter systems, and shared accountability can shape the future of emissions trading in the UK waste sector.

• Speakers

  • Stuart Hayward-Higham, Chief Technical Development and Innovation Officer, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK

  • Charlotte Rule, Head of Climate and Energy Policy, Environment Services Association (ESA)
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