EU ETS 1 applies to large industrial installations and intra-EEA aviation. It has been in place since 2005 and covers CO₂ and other GHGs from sectors such as power, cement, steel, chemicals and aviation. Operators must report verified emissions annually and surrender allowances under a cap-and-trade system.
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a cap-and-trade mechanism at the heart of Europe’s climate strategy. It limits total greenhouse gas emissions across key sectors and requires regulated entities to monitor, report and verify their emissions annually – from industrial operators and airlines under ETS 1 to fuel suppliers under the upcoming ETS 2.
We provide accredited third-party verification services to help you meet your obligations under both systems. Whether you operate installations in energy-intensive sectors or supply fuels for heating and transport, we ensure your emissions data is accurate, compliant and ready for submission.
Independent verification, proven expertise
- Verify emissions data with confidenceWe provide third-party accredited verification for EU ETS and UK ETS.
- Simplify multi-country complianceRely on our accredited local verifier teams across Europe to manage complex, cross-border verification efficiently.
Decades of experience in GHG emissions verification
As the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, we’ve verified GHG emissions for over 20 years under mandatory and voluntary schemes. Since EU ETS launched in 2005, we’ve built a strong track record across sectors and jurisdictions.
We provide:
- An international network of accredited verifiers
- Accredited ETS 2 verification in a growing number of countries, subject to local accreditation
- A proven verification track record
FAQs
EU ETS 2 is a new carbon pricing system launching in 2027 (or 2028 if energy prices are high). It targets CO₂ emissions from fuels used in buildings and road transport. Regulated parties are upstream fuel suppliers, not end-users. Like ETS 1, ETS 2 will require emissions monitoring, reporting and third-party verification.
Fuel suppliers placing gasoline, diesel, natural gas, heating oil or similar fuels on the market in the EU will be required to report verified emissions annually and surrender allowances starting from 2028 (based on 2027 data).
Yes. Fuel suppliers should prepare monitoring plans and emissions data systems well ahead of their ETS 2 obligations.
