The European Commission has amended Regulation (EC) No 748/2009 through Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1030, updating the list of aircraft operators performing aviation activities covered by Annex I of Directive 2003/87/EC. This regulation, published on 27 March 2024, ensures effective alignment with the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Purpose […]
The European Commission is advancing its climate agenda by introducing a system to monitor, report, and verify (MRV) non-CO2 effects of aviation. This initiative, supported by the Non-CO2 Aviation Effects Tracking System (NEATS), aims to quantify and mitigate the climate impacts of aviation beyond CO2 emissions. Why Monitor Non-CO2 Effects?
The European Commission’s EU ETS Compliance Forum Training, held on October 11 and 17, 2024, introduced significant updates to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for the forthcoming year. These training events aimed to inform competent authorities, accreditation bodies, and verifiers about new Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) rules
The European Commission has released an updated list of competent authorities across member states responsible for enforcing Regulation (EU) 2023/2405, commonly known as ReFuelEU Aviation. This regulation, which aims to promote sustainable air transport, mandates compliance in areas such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage, emissions monitoring, and airport operations.
The EU and Switzerland have been pioneers in leveraging market-based mechanisms to combat climate change. Their linking of Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) stands as a testament to the power of cooperation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As 2025 approaches, the agreed arrangements for transferring allowances between the two systems reaffirm
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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council has approved amendments to three pivotal documents under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). These include updates to the “CORSIA Methodology for Calculating Actual Life Cycle Emissions Values,” now in its fifth edition, introducing new sustainability certification schemes and
The ICAO Council has approved significant updates to the CORSIA Default Life Cycle Emissions Values for CORSIA Eligible Fuels, refining the sustainability framework for aviation. These amendments are pivotal for ensuring compliance with Annex 16, Volume IV, of ICAO’s environmental protection standards. Key Updates: Implications:These updates reflect ICAO’s commitment to
The ICAO Council has approved updates to three critical documents underpinning the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), strengthening the framework for eligible fuels. Notable changes include the addition of a new Sustainability Certification Scheme and new CORSIA-approved feedstocks. Key Updates: Purpose: These certifications ensure compliance with
