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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023 Waste management and recycling Grants and direct payments Other
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Plastic…
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Plastic Packaging Recycling: (...) Key plastic packaging materials in scope of the scheme were: plastic trays, pots and tubs, in particular those made from PET; plastic films and pouches; and the recycling of plastic packaging into food grade and pharmaceutical packaging applications.
Environment related objective
To support projects to provide new infrastructure and technologies to increase recycling capacity and capability for currently difficult to recycle plastic packaging, thereby diverting this waste from landfill or incineration, so it remains a valuable resource.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Plastic Packaging Recycling: (...) Key plastic packaging materials in scope of the scheme were: plastic trays, pots and tubs, in particular those made from PET; plastic films and pouches; and the recycling of plastic packaging into food grade and pharmaceutical packaging applications.
The grants were awarded to plastics recycling companies following an open competitive process. Interested parties were invited to submit an Expression of Interest setting out outline proposals, which were considered against a set of published criteria. The focus was on projects providing new infrastructure and technologies to help significantly increase recycling capacity and capability for currently difficult to recycle plastic packaging, such as plastic films and pouches.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2022 Total: GBP 944,806; 2021 Total: GBP 1,495,000.
 Implementation period
August 2019 – September 2022
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023 Waste management and recycling Grants and direct payments Other
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Small…
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Small Scale Textile Recycling and Re Use Grant: (...) While over recent years progress has been made enhancing collections and diverting used textiles from landfill, export markets were approaching saturation before the covid 19 pandemic, and over 330,000 tonnes of clothing were still disposed of in household residual waste in 2017. Additionally, the covid 19 pandemic introduced new and exacerbated existing challenges in the used textiles sector. (...) This fund aimed to encourage innovation and enhance recycling/reuse of used textiles, as well as provide an opportunity to support the sector during covid 19 while also encouraging a longer term shift towards more sustainable practices.
Environment related objective
To provide grants towards reducing waste through investment in equipment and innovative solutions to increase the recycling of textiles or extend its lifetime through reuse or repurposing, so that this material remains a valuable resource.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Small Scale Textile Recycling and Re Use Grant: (...) While over recent years progress has been made enhancing collections and diverting used textiles from landfill, export markets were approaching saturation before the covid 19 pandemic, and over 330,000 tonnes of clothing were still disposed of in household residual waste in 2017. Additionally, the covid 19 pandemic introduced new and exacerbated existing challenges in the used textiles sector. (...) This fund aimed to encourage innovation and enhance recycling/reuse of used textiles, as well as provide an opportunity to support the sector during covid 19 while also encouraging a longer term shift towards more sustainable practices.
The Textiles Recycling and Re use Grant was open to commercial and not for profit organisations of any size in England. Grants were awarded through a 2 stage competitive process. Recipients of the funding were expected to contribute to the delivery of up to 13,970 tonnes of waste textiles diverted from landfill and 20,068 CO2 emissions avoided, which each award having a specific target. Successful applicants were not required to provide any match funding. In total, 5 companies received awards under the Scheme.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2022 Total: GBP 588,317.00; 2021 Total: GBP 141,926.40.
 Implementation period
January 2021 until 2025
Keywords
Emissions
Recycle
Sustainable
Waste
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 Manufacturing, Services
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Zero…
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas: The scheme provides funding to help local transport authorities (LTAs), outside London, to introduce zero emission buses and the infrastructure needed to support them.
Environment related objective
To increase the uptake of zero emission buses, to speed up the full transition to a zero emission bus fleet in England and Wales, to improve air quality in urban areas, and to encourage investment in the UK automotive industry.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas: The scheme provides funding to help local transport authorities (LTAs), outside London, to introduce zero emission buses and the infrastructure needed to support them.
Support was provided to local transport authorities. Grants were paid up front as a lump sum via bank transfer. Allocations were determined via an application process and through the submission of business cases.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
252,500,000 GBP
 Implementation period
30 March 2021 - 26 March 2022.
Keywords
Emissions
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