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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.27 European Union: Sweden 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Operational Programme for Maritime and Fisheries…
Operational Programme for Maritime and Fisheries Sector: Aid to owners of fishing vessels for the permanent cessation of fishing activities initiated as a recovery measure of cod in the Baltic Sea: (...) Aid was given to owners of fishing vessels with a professional license to fish for cod in the areas affected by the ban implemented by European Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1248 of 22 July 2019 establishing measures to alleviate a serious threat to the conservation of the eastern Baltic cod (Gadus morhua) stock in the Baltic Sea.
Environment related objective
To address over capacity in the fishing fleet by providing scrapping of fishing vessels and permanent removal of fishing capacity.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Operational Programme for Maritime and Fisheries Sector: Aid to owners of fishing vessels for the permanent cessation of fishing activities initiated as a recovery measure of cod in the Baltic Sea: (...) Aid was given to owners of fishing vessels with a professional license to fish for cod in the areas affected by the ban implemented by European Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1248 of 22 July 2019 establishing measures to alleviate a serious threat to the conservation of the eastern Baltic cod (Gadus morhua) stock in the Baltic Sea.
Owners of fishing vessels with a professional license to fish for cod
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Net cost in SEK millions: Calendar year 2011: 2,1; 2022: 3,4
 Implementation period
Aid was given for two application periods. The first period went from 1 June until 30 September 2021 and the second period from 24 February until 30 April 2022.
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government:…
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Horizon Europe Guarantee Sector Scheme: The Scheme provides funding to researchers and innovators unable to receive their Horizon Europe funding while the UK is in the process of associating to the EU Horizon Europe programme.
Environment related objective
To support Horizon programme that tackles climate change, helps to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and boosts the EU's competitiveness and growth
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Horizon Europe Guarantee Sector Scheme: The Scheme provides funding to researchers and innovators unable to receive their Horizon Europe funding while the UK is in the process of associating to the EU Horizon Europe programme.
The Scheme is available to researchers and all sizes of enterprise (as long as they meet the eligibility criteria), who are unable to receive their Horizon Europe funding while the UK is in the process of associating to the programme.
To be eligible for the scheme, the beneficiary must satisfy the eligibility criteria: Be based in the UK; Have been successful at applying for a Horizon Europe grant with final submission deadlines on or before 30 June 2023; Have been included on the initial grant proposal as a 'beneficiary' with an assigned budget.
Type of measure
Direct grant for researchers and innovators
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2022 Total: GBP 4,284,438.
 Implementation period
2022 – 2028
Keywords
Climate
Sustainable
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 All products/economic activities
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government:…
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Infrastructure systems sector scheme: The Infrastructure Systems Sector scheme focuses on optimising transport and energy systems (...). Areas supported include Connected autonomous vehicles, Driving the electric revolution, Energy generation and supply, Energy revolution, Future cities, Future flight, Industrial decarbonisation, (...).
Environment related objective
To support energy revolution and industrial decarbonisation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Infrastructure systems sector scheme: The Infrastructure Systems Sector scheme focuses on optimising transport and energy systems (...). Areas supported include Connected autonomous vehicles, Driving the electric revolution, Energy generation and supply, Energy revolution, Future cities, Future flight, Industrial decarbonisation, (...).
The scheme is targeted towards small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), enabling them to grow and prosper, as well as large enterprises. Innovate UK operate an in house online competition process using the online Grant Funding Service which is open to all businesses.
Type of measure
Direct grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021 Total: GBP 72,318,858; 2022 Total: GBP 120,068,079.
 Implementation period
2015 – 2022
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing All products/economic activities
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Legacy…
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Legacy Schemes under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014 2020: The ERDF aimed to strengthen economic and social cohesion by correcting imbalances between its regions. It supports (...) sustainable development (...). For the period 2014 – 2020, ERDF investments focused on several key priority areas. This is known as "thematic concentration": (...) The low carbon economy.
Environment related objective
To support investments on the low carbon economy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Legacy Schemes under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014 2020: The ERDF aimed to strengthen economic and social cohesion by correcting imbalances between its regions. It supports (...) sustainable development (...). For the period 2014 – 2020, ERDF investments focused on several key priority areas. This is known as "thematic concentration": (...) The low carbon economy.
The ERDF is open to applicants from all sectors and regions, as long as the they can meet or can deliver the objectives of the programme, its conditions and legislation. (...) Furthermore, some ERDF resources must be channelled specifically towards low carbon economy projects: More developed regions: 20% of funds; Transition regions: 15% of funds; and Less developed regions: 12% of funds.
Type of measure
Grants, loans, financial instrument investment mechanisms (including provision of risk finance), or other forms of support such as interest rate subsidies.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021 (GBP): 257,254,289; 2022 (GBP): 109,899,363
 Implementation period
ERDF programming period 2014-2020. Expenditure must be incurred by the beneficiary before 23 December 2023 and reimbursed to the beneficiary before 30 June 2024.
Keywords
Emissions
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
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government:…
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Material and Manufacturing Sector Scheme: (...) aims to improve economic growth through sustainable increases in long term productivity across the UK and internationally. (...) Areas supported include, Advanced materials, Aerospace, Automotive transition fund, Energy batteries, Robotics, Connected autonomous Vehicles, Driving the electric revolution, High value Manufacturing, Advanced propulsion centres, Low carbon, vehicles, (...)
Environment related objective
To support the areas of Automotive transition fund, Energy batteries, Driving the electric revolution, High value Manufacturing, Low carbon, vehicles.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Material and Manufacturing Sector Scheme: (...) aims to improve economic growth through sustainable increases in long term productivity across the UK and internationally. (...) Areas supported include, Advanced materials, Aerospace, Automotive transition fund, Energy batteries, Robotics, Connected autonomous Vehicles, Driving the electric revolution, High value Manufacturing, Advanced propulsion centres, Low carbon, vehicles, (...)
The scheme is targeted towards small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), enabling them to grow and prosper, as well as large enterprises. Innovate UK operate an in house online competition process using the online Grant Funding Service which is open to all businesses.
Type of measure
Direct grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021 Total: GBP 286,230,845; 2022 Total: GBP 246,701,251.
 Implementation period
2015-2022
Keywords
Emissions
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change…
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Grants and direct payments, Income or price…
Grants and direct payments, Income or price support
 Manufacturing
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government:…
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Relief for Energy Intensive Industries (EIIs) from a proportion of the indirect costs of funding the Contracts for Difference (CFD), Renewables Obligation (RO) and small scale Feed in Tariff (FIT)
Environment related objective
To increase the share of electricity generated from renewable and low carbon sources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Relief for Energy Intensive Industries (EIIs) from a proportion of the indirect costs of funding the Contracts for Difference (CFD), Renewables Obligation (RO) and small scale Feed in Tariff (FIT)
The scheme is available to eligible businesses operating in England Scotland and Wales. To qualify for the scheme, applicants must: Manufacture a product in the UK within an eligible sector ("sector level test"); (...)
Type of measure
Grants (in the form of a discount on electricity bills)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2020 (GBP): 350,089,290; 2021 (GBP): 356,189,548; 2022 (GBP): 310,737,315
 Implementation period
November 2016 and is subject to regular review. A review will be undertaken on increasing the level of relief available and a consultation on that is due to be launched in Spring 2023.
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
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
 Tax concessions All products/economic activities
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Relief…
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Relief from Climate Change levy for businesses who have a Climate Change Agreement: CCA are voluntary agreements made between UK industry and the Environment Agency, an executive non departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), to reduce energy use and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In return, operators receive a discount on the Climate Change Levy (CCL), which is a tax on certain non domestic energy commodities (e.g. fuel and electricity).
Environment related objective
To incentivise energy and carbon savings through setting energy efficiency targets, whilst also helping to reduce energy costs in sectors with energy intensive processes by providing significant discounts to the main rates of Climate Change Levy (CCL).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry and R&D&I: UK Government: Relief from Climate Change levy for businesses who have a Climate Change Agreement: CCA are voluntary agreements made between UK industry and the Environment Agency, an executive non departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), to reduce energy use and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In return, operators receive a discount on the Climate Change Levy (CCL), which is a tax on certain non domestic energy commodities (e.g. fuel and electricity).
The discounts are aimed at energy intensive business consumers who sign Climate Change Agreement (CCAs). The Scheme is available to a wide range of energy intensive industry sectors, from chemicals and paper manufacturers to supermarkets and agricultural businesses such as intensive pig and poultry farming.
Type of measure
Tax relief
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
The estimated annual budget for the scheme is GBP 250,000,000 in terms of tax revenue foregone.
 Implementation period
2001 – 31 March 2025
Keywords
Climate
Emissions
Energy
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
Industry and R&D&I: Northern Ireland:…
Industry and R&D&I: Northern Ireland: Energy Efficiency Capital Grant.
Environment related objective
To provide financial support for the installation of equipment that offers greater efficiency in the use of energy, providing both cost and carbon savings.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry and R&D&I: Northern Ireland: Energy Efficiency Capital Grant.
Scheme is open to Northern Ireland manufacturing companies. Grant is paid against vouched expenditure. The subsidy is not provided on a per unit basis.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021 Total: GBP 150,474; 2022 Total: GBP 171,803.
 Implementation period
22 March 2021- 31 December 2022
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Industry and R&D&I: Scotland: Scottish…
Industry and R&D&I: Scotland: Scottish Enterprise SME Aid Scheme: (...) Support to large enterprises under this Scheme is only permitted for environmental studies.
Environment related objective
To support large enterprises undertake environmental studies.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry and R&D&I: Scotland: Scottish Enterprise SME Aid Scheme: (...) Support to large enterprises under this Scheme is only permitted for environmental studies.
In general, financial assistance will only be provided to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME's). Support to large enterprises under this Scheme is only permitted for environmental studies.
Type of measure
Principally grant contribution
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021 Total: GBP 5,000,000; 2022 Total: GBP 5,000,000.
 Implementation period
The scheme commenced in January 2021 and was originally scheduled to end in December 2022. The scheme has been extended to 31 December 2023.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing All products/economic activities
Industry and R&D&I: Scotland: South of…
Industry and R&D&I: Scotland: South of Scotland (SOSE) Economic Development Subsidy Scheme: (...) Support under this scheme includes:(...) Support for environmental protection
Environment related objective
To provide support to businesses, individuals and communities to undertake actions for environmental protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry and R&D&I: Scotland: South of Scotland (SOSE) Economic Development Subsidy Scheme: (...) Support under this scheme includes:(...) Support for environmental protection
Scheme is available in principle to all enterprises. Eligibility is subject to certain specific restrictions and location within the South of Scotland region.
Type of measure
Grants, loans, equity investments, guarantees
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021 Total: GBP 17,500,000; 2022 Total: GBP 17,500,000.
 Implementation period
01 January 2021 - 31 December 2025.
Keywords
Environment