What has been updated
EASA has issued a verification report template for aircraft operators under Regulation (EU) 2023/2405. The template brings the key checks into one place so a verifier can confirm fuel reporting, SAF purchase reporting, and the supporting monitoring plan. It also captures the percentage of data gaps and missing information, which makes the outcome easier to compare year to year.
The non obvious opportunity
This update is not only about meeting Article 8 reporting duties. It can also improve business decisions. When fuel uplift data, tanking for safety rules, and SAF purchase evidence are structured the same way every cycle, finance and sustainability teams can spot anomalies earlier and reduce rework. Strong verification files also protect credible SAF use claims, which matters as customers and regulators ask for clearer proof.
How to use it with less effort
Start with one source of truth
Align flight and fuel data sources, then map them to the monitoring plan and reporting template fields.
Treat data gaps as a risk register
Record why gaps occur, set owners, and close them before year end where possible.
Keep exemptions evidence ready
If exempted routes apply, keep the route list and portal acceptance evidence together with the report file.
Conclusion
A consistent verification pack can turn compliance into stronger data quality and smoother audits. If you want a quick readiness review of your monitoring plan and fuel and SAF reporting workflow, a specialist transport sustainability team can help you get there with minimal disruption.
Why this structure works
It stays positive, avoids legal sounding language, and turns the update into a practical data quality advantage with simple actions.
Alternative approach
If you want a more thought leadership tone, the post can focus on how verification readiness strengthens stakeholder trust in SAF claims, with one short real-world example and a clear next step for an internal readiness workshop.
Download Document File Here: ReFuelEU Aviation Verification Report Template (Version 1.0)