Although the government has announced several PROGRAM

times that Brexit will be used as an opportunity to 5:30 pm Registration

develop an approach to further improve the current 6:00 pm Welcome:
framework of environmental regulation, it remains Andreas Meyer-Schwickerath
unclear in how far the contributions to the Paris (Managing Director BCCG)
Agreement could now be affected. Representative
Despite the future of the UK’s international environ- Addleshaw Goddard LLP
mental commitments there is currently much uncer-
tainty as to how the UK’s membership in the EU 6:15 pm Panel discussion:
THURSDAY, 13TH JULY 2017 1. Ian Duncan (Member of the European
ETS will be designed after its withdrawal from the Parliament for Scotland, Rapporteur
Dear members and guests, EU. More than 700 UK-based energy intensive in- EU ETS revision)
You are cordially invited to our next conference: stallations participate in the system. It could there-
fore be desirable the keep the UK in the EU ETS, 2. Roz Bulleid (Head of Climate, Energy
„BREXIT, CLIMATE CHANGE & THE
thus requiring an amendment of the EU ETS Di- and Environment Policy
EU EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME“ EEF, The manufacturers’ organisation)
rective. However, for the UK to focus on a national
 Will UK’s climate policy change? Are there any effects scheme that could be connected with other schemes
3. Axel Eggert (Director General
regarding the UK’s contribution to the Paris Agreement? seems just as likely. EUROFER—The European Steel
 What are the effects on the EU-27’s commitments? Our panelists will address crucial questions arising Association)
 Should the UK remain part of the EU ETS? from the ongoing discussion. The aim of the confer-
ence is, whilst giving a prospective on the market 4. Rachel Solomon Williams
 Will the EU ETS Directive 2003/87/EC have to be (Managing Director Sandbag)
response and future adjustments to the EU ETS
amended? How will Brexit affect EU ETS participants through reforms pre- and post- Brexit, to provide
from the EU- 27? 5. Dr. Stefan Altenschmidt
the audience with sufficient guidance during this LL.M. (Nottingham)
 What are the effects on emissions allowances issued to UK state of uncertainty. (Partner Luther Law Firm, environmental
operators? Please find our recent program on our website law and EU ETS specialist)
www.bccg.de
 What will be the market response on the ongoing Moderation:
uncertainty? Venue:
Gary Sector
Addleshaw Goddard LLP London Office (Partner Addleshaw Goddard LLP)
With Prime Minister Theresa May invoking Art. 50 Milton Gate, 60 Chiswell St
TFEU, the debate surrounding the UK’s future London EC1Y 4AG Audience Q&As
involvement in climate change policies, in particular in UK
the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has 7:30 pm Drinks Reception and Canapés
intensified. The UK has always been committed to put
forward international environmental goals. In
November 2016 it became a member to the Paris
Agreement .
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