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 ETS 2.
We provide third-party verification services to help you meet your obligations under the EU-ETS. 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.
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.
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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.
EU ETS 2 is a new carbon pricing system launching in 2026. 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 requires 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 – to comply by 2026, fuel suppliers must begin preparing monitoring plans and data systems well in advance. The first emission year to verify is 2025 (due by April 2026).
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