The European Commission has released an updated Guidance Document for Non-CO₂ Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) to help aircraft operators comply with new regulatory requirements before the Non-CO₂ Aviation Effects Tracking System (NEATS) becomes available later in 2025.
Key Updates:
- Implementation: Operators must monitor non-CO₂ emissions from January 1, 2025, with reporting due by March 31, 2026.
- Monitoring Methods:
- Method C (default) uses weather-based modelling and requires primary data collection.
- Method D (simplified) applies to small emitters, relying on predefined climatological data.
- Integration with EU ETS: Non-CO₂ reporting is now part of the existing EU ETS framework, minimizing administrative workload.
- Verification & Compliance: Updates to the Accreditation and Verification Regulation (AVR) will support non-CO₂ verification, with finalization expected in Q2 2025.
This guidance ensures compliance efforts can begin before NEATS launches, providing clarity on data collection, reporting, and verification. Additional updates and technical specifications will be issued throughout 2025 as NEATS becomes fully operational.
Download Document Here: Guidance Document non-CO2 MRV pre-NEATS