The Commission has adopted a Delegated Regulation laying down rules for the monitoring, reporting and verification of aviation emissions for the purpose of implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) within the European Economic Area (EEA).
The adoption of this Delegated Regulation aligns with the 2023 revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive, ensuring that aircraft operators based in the EEA fulfil the offsetting requirement under CORSIA for flights outside the ETS during 2021-2023 and 2024-2026.
This delegated act introduces comprehensive rules for the monitoring, reporting and verification of emissions to effectively implement CORSIA. It updates and replaces the provisional rules established by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1603.
The act facilitates the reporting of certified CORSIA eligible fuels, crucial for calculating the total final offsetting requirements for a given CORSIA period for EEA-based aircraft operators. Additionally, the act establishes rules for submitting and verifying emissions unit cancellation reports, enabling operators to comply with the ETS Directive’s requirements for CORSIA emissions unit cancellations.
The adopted act will be transmitted now to the European Parliament and the Council. If no objection will be expressed within the next two months, the act will be published and will enter into force thereafter.
These updates underscore the European Commission’s dedication to promoting sustainable aviation, including implementing global efforts in the fight against climate change.
