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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland:…
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland: Scottish Enterprise Environmental Protection Scheme: The scheme provides subsidies for a number of activities, such as: Investment subsidy for energy efficiency measures; Investment subsidy for energy efficiency projects in buildings; Investment subsidy for high efficiency cogeneration; Investment subsidy for the promotion of energy from renewable sources; Operating subsidy for the promotion of electricity from renewable sources; Operating subsidy for the promotion of energy from renewable sources in small scale installations; and Investment subsidy for energy infrastructure.
Environment related objective
To encourage investment in environmental protection measures by companies in Scotland to secure both long term economic benefits to Scotland and help achieve Scotland's low carbon targets.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland: Scottish Enterprise Environmental Protection Scheme: The scheme provides subsidies for a number of activities, such as: Investment subsidy for energy efficiency measures; Investment subsidy for energy efficiency projects in buildings; Investment subsidy for high efficiency cogeneration; Investment subsidy for the promotion of energy from renewable sources; Operating subsidy for the promotion of electricity from renewable sources; Operating subsidy for the promotion of energy from renewable sources in small scale installations; and Investment subsidy for energy infrastructure.
The scheme is available to enterprises of all sizes.
Type of measure
Principally grant contribution.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: GBP 10,000,000; 2022: GBP 11,300,000.
 Implementation period
The scheme in force in 2021 commenced 01in January 2021 and ran until 31 December 2021. The current scheme commenced on 1 January 2022 and has been extended to run until 31 December 2025.
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing, Mining, Other
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland:…
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland: Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF): (...) The Fund targets industrial processes, helping industry to: Cut energy bills by investing in more efficient technologies; Reduce emissions by bringing down the costs and risks associated with investing in decarbonisation technologies; Support inclusive growth, aligned to the global Sustainable Development Goals.
Environment related objective
To support industrial sites with high energy use to transition to a low carbon future, improve international competitiveness whilst protecting jobs.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland: Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF): (...) The Fund targets industrial processes, helping industry to: Cut energy bills by investing in more efficient technologies; Reduce emissions by bringing down the costs and risks associated with investing in decarbonisation technologies; Support inclusive growth, aligned to the global Sustainable Development Goals.
The Scheme is available to manufacturing sites located in Scotland, operating in the following sectors, defined by its Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code: Mining and Quarrying (SIC codes: 05101 05200; 07100 08900; 09900); Manufacturing (SIC code: 10000–33200); Recovery and recycling materials (SIC code: 38320); Data centre (SIC code: 63110). (...) Applicants in all competition strands are required to define their proposal as either achieving an energy efficiency or decarbonisation outcome. Applicants seeking grants over GBP 500,000 are required to place their projects in context of a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at a level consistent with Scotland's 2045 net zero target.
Type of measure
Competitive grant funding
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Call 1 (December 2020 – February 2021): GBP 3,103,311; Call 2 (October 2021 – December 2021): GBP 8,825,907.
 Implementation period
2020 – 2026
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Green
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Environmental goods and services promotion, Air pollution reduction
 Grants and direct payments Services
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland:…
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland: Scottish Ultra Low Emission Bus Scheme (SULEBS):
Environment related objective
To support the Scottish Government's net zero targets, its commitment to delivering Low Emission Zones and Scotland's ambitions for transport decarbonisation by providing support for the purchase of new ultra low emission buses, as well as for the infrastructure for the technology.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland: Scottish Ultra Low Emission Bus Scheme (SULEBS):
The scheme is available to bus operators and local authorities towards the acquisition of buses and supporting infrastructure. Leasing companies were also eligible in Round 2 of the scheme.
Type of measure
Direct Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
GBP 51,000,000
 Implementation period
The scheme commenced 01 January 2021 and continued until 31 March 2023
Keywords
Emissions
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing, Services
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland:…
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland: Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB): (...) By supporting the swift transition to zero emission vehicles and infrastructure, the fund will help to achieve targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contribute to the delivery of Low Emission Zones, encourage inward investment and growth in the supply chain of zero carbon vehicle and energy solutions in Scotland, with associated employment, economic and social benefits.
Environment related objective
To support swift, and significant, change in the bus market in favour of zero emission technologies. This will support the Scottish Government's purpose to create sustainable and inclusive growth.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment, Fuel and Transport: Scotland: Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB): (...) By supporting the swift transition to zero emission vehicles and infrastructure, the fund will help to achieve targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contribute to the delivery of Low Emission Zones, encourage inward investment and growth in the supply chain of zero carbon vehicle and energy solutions in Scotland, with associated employment, economic and social benefits.
The scheme is available to bus operators, bus manufacturers, local authorities in Scotland, and finance companies (fleet companies) to acquire buses, which would be operated on passenger transport routes registered with the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
GBP 62,000,000
 Implementation period
Applications opened on 15 July 2022 and closed on 09 December 2022. Disbursement of funds for awards made may take place until March 2024.
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Agriculture, Food and Industry: UK Government:…
Agriculture, Food and Industry: UK Government: Farming Innovation Schemes: to stimulate innovation and develop approaches to boost agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability through a series of competitions administered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). (...) The scheme is designed to: (...) • Investigate early stage solutions that have the potential to substantially improve the (...) sustainability and resilience of farming, and move existing agricultural sectors to net zero; (...) The R&D funding streams are designed to deliver farmer led solutions to productivity challenges (...) by helping the sector reduce greenhouse gas emissions to achieve Net Zero goals.
Environment related objective
To boost agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability: to improve the sustainability and resilience of farming, and move existing agricultural sectors to net zero
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Agriculture, Food and Industry: UK Government: Farming Innovation Schemes: to stimulate innovation and develop approaches to boost agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability through a series of competitions administered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). (...) The scheme is designed to: (...) • Investigate early stage solutions that have the potential to substantially improve the (...) sustainability and resilience of farming, and move existing agricultural sectors to net zero; (...) The R&D funding streams are designed to deliver farmer led solutions to productivity challenges (...) by helping the sector reduce greenhouse gas emissions to achieve Net Zero goals.
Funding is provided to both agricultural producers, and non agricultural producers involved in collaborative project teams for research and development of new technologies, processes and practices to increase productivity and sustainability in the sector providing benefits to agriculture and agricultural producers.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
FY 2021/2022 (GBP): 3,600,000; FY 2022/2023 (GBP): 15,120,000
 Implementation period
The Farming Innovation Pathways scheme launched in April 2021. Projects were awarded in October 2021, with funding available to projects for a maximum of 24 months. The Farming Innovation Programme launched in October 2021 and will run until March 2028. The most recent competition was launched in May 2023.
Keywords
Emissions
Environment
Green
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Agriculture, Food and Industry: UK Government:…
Agriculture, Food and Industry: UK Government: Legacy schemes under the Common Agricultural Policy European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF – Direct aids and interventions in markets ("First Pillar")): The EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a system of agricultural subsidies providing support for farming, environmental measures and rural development. The European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) forms part of the "First Pillar" of the EU Common Agricultural Policy and relates to direct aids and interventions in markets.
Environment related objective
To support environmental measures in the agricultural sector.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Agriculture, Food and Industry: UK Government: Legacy schemes under the Common Agricultural Policy European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF – Direct aids and interventions in markets ("First Pillar")): The EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a system of agricultural subsidies providing support for farming, environmental measures and rural development. The European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) forms part of the "First Pillar" of the EU Common Agricultural Policy and relates to direct aids and interventions in markets.
Payments are made to businesses operating within the agricultural sector, with the majority of payments provided to agricultural producers. Payments under the EAGF are provided across three broad areas: Direct Payments: (...) includes greening payments aimed at benefiting the environment (...); Market interventions (including CMO): (...) payments include contributions towards promoting environmental measures; (...)
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021 (Million GBP): Greening Payment: 175.41; 2022 (Million GBP): Greening Payment: 165.53
 Implementation period
The current direct payment schemes have operated since 2015 and direct payments continue. However, the Basic Payment Scheme and Young Farmer Payment will end in England at the end of the 2023 scheme year, to be replaced by a new type of direct payment (delinked payments).
Keywords
Environment
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Climate change…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Agriculture, Food and Industry: UK Government:…
Agriculture, Food and Industry: UK Government: Legacy schemes under the Common Agricultural Policy European Agricultural Fund For Rural Development (EAFRD): The EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a system of agricultural subsidies providing support for farming, environmental measures (...) The aim of the EAFRD is to support rural development programmes which aim to achieve at least four of the six key priorities: (...) promote innovation and sustainable forest management; restore, preserve and enhance ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry; promote resource efficiency and shift towards low carbon and climate resilient economy in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors
Environment related objective
To restore, preserve and enhance ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry; to promote resource efficiency and shift towards low carbon and climate resilient economy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Agriculture, Food and Industry: UK Government: Legacy schemes under the Common Agricultural Policy European Agricultural Fund For Rural Development (EAFRD): The EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a system of agricultural subsidies providing support for farming, environmental measures (...) The aim of the EAFRD is to support rural development programmes which aim to achieve at least four of the six key priorities: (...) promote innovation and sustainable forest management; restore, preserve and enhance ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry; promote resource efficiency and shift towards low carbon and climate resilient economy in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors
Financial assistance provided to businesses within the agriculture, food and forestry sectors. This includes farmers, land managers, forest holders, SMEs and rural businesses.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Total Pillar 2: 2021(Million EUR): 808; 2022: 565 (Million EUR)
Additional National Funding: 2021(Million GBP): 7.3; 2022 (Million GBP) 6.5

 Implementation period
2014 – December 2020
Keywords
Climate
Conservation
Eco
Emissions
Environment
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable…
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Sustainable forestry management, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
Agriculture, Food and Industry: England: Farming…
Agriculture, Food and Industry: England: Farming Investment Fund (FIF): (...) The scheme consists of two strands: Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) – Aims to improve productivity, environmental outcomes and animal health and welfare through grants towards the costs of specific items of equipment and technology; • Farming Transformation Fund (FTF) – provides grants towards large capital items and projects to help businesses improve productivity, and environmental sustainability. To date, there have been four strands: i. Water Management Grant, ii. Adding Value Grant, iii. Improving Farm Productivity Grant, and iv. Slurry Infrastructure Grant (launched December 2022: (...) to (...)improve the use of organic nutrients on farms and reduce pollution.
Environment related objective
To support farmers, growers and foresters to improve productivity and environmental outcomes; improve the use of organic nutrients on farms and reduce pollution.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Agriculture, Food and Industry: England: Farming Investment Fund (FIF): (...) The scheme consists of two strands: Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) – Aims to improve productivity, environmental outcomes and animal health and welfare through grants towards the costs of specific items of equipment and technology; • Farming Transformation Fund (FTF) – provides grants towards large capital items and projects to help businesses improve productivity, and environmental sustainability. To date, there have been four strands: i. Water Management Grant, ii. Adding Value Grant, iii. Improving Farm Productivity Grant, and iv. Slurry Infrastructure Grant (launched December 2022: (...) to (...)improve the use of organic nutrients on farms and reduce pollution.
Farmers, horticulturalists, and forestry owners in England; Arable or horticultural businesses in England, growing or intending to grow irrigated food crops, or ornamentals or forestry nurseries; Growers or other producers of agricultural products (including rearing livestock); (...) Pig, beef and dairy farmers whose farming systems produce slurry.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Total 2020/2021: GBP 0; Total 2021/2022: GBP 1,600,000; Total 2022/2023: GBP 34,500,000.
 Implementation period
a. FETF (Round 1): 16 November 2021 – 7 January 2022; b. FTF: Programmes implementation period ranges between Novemeber 2021 and June 2024
Keywords
Environment
Organic
Pollution
Sustainable
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023 Sustainable agriculture management Non-monetary support Agriculture
Agriculture, Food and Industry: Northern Ireland:…
Agriculture, Food and Industry: Northern Ireland: Agricultural Industry Training Scheme (2021 23): The scheme aims to support the delivery of training for the agriculture sector, provided through the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). The training support provided enables farmers and farm workers to be aware of the emerging issues in agriculture and thereby contribute to the productivity, environmental sustainability, resilience and the efficient operation of the supply chain in the agriculture sector. These courses are offered free of charge to participants.
Environment related objective
To enable farmers and farm workers to be aware of the emerging issues in agriculture and thereby contribute to the productivity, environmental sustainability, resilience and the efficient operation of the supply chain in the agriculture sector.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Agriculture, Food and Industry: Northern Ireland: Agricultural Industry Training Scheme (2021 23): The scheme aims to support the delivery of training for the agriculture sector, provided through the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). The training support provided enables farmers and farm workers to be aware of the emerging issues in agriculture and thereby contribute to the productivity, environmental sustainability, resilience and the efficient operation of the supply chain in the agriculture sector. These courses are offered free of charge to participants.
The subsidy is provided to CAFRE who use the financial assistance to deliver a range of education and technology transfer and innovation programmes for those working in the NI agri food industry. The subsidy covers the costs associated with delivering these courses which are CAFRE staff costs.
Type of measure
Provision of a subsidised service by a government department.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021 Total: GBP 635,791; 2022 Total: GBP 563,560
 Implementation period
01 January 2021 – 31 December 2023.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023 Other environmental risks mitigation Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Agriculture, Food and Industry: Northern Ireland:…
Agriculture, Food and Industry: Northern Ireland: North West 2017 Flooding Income Support Scheme: The objective of the scheme was to provide the provision to pay support to eligible producers to help recover from the impacts of severe flooding and landslides in the Glenelly and OwenKillew catchment areas in 2017.
Environment related objective
To provide the provision to pay support to eligible producers to help recover from the impacts of severe flooding and landslides
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Agriculture, Food and Industry: Northern Ireland: North West 2017 Flooding Income Support Scheme: The objective of the scheme was to provide the provision to pay support to eligible producers to help recover from the impacts of severe flooding and landslides in the Glenelly and OwenKillew catchment areas in 2017.
The scheme was available to farmers in the Glenelly and OwenKillew catchment areas
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Total budget for the scheme was GBP 2,700,000. Actual spend was GBP 2,500,000.
 Implementation period
The scheme opened on 28 July 2021 and closed on 12 August 2021.
Keywords
Natural disaster