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EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)

The EU ETS is the largest multi-country, multi-sector greenhouse gas emissions trading system in the world. It includes around 11,000 installations (excluding aviation) accounting for about 45 per cent of EU carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The EU ETS has three operational phases:

  • Phase I (1 January 2005 to 31 December 2007) was an initial learning by doing phase and is now complete. This phase didn't cover aviation activities.
  • Phase II (1 January 2008 to 31 December 2012) included revised monitoring and reporting rules, more stringent emissions caps and additional combustion sources. Aviation activities were covered from  2010.
  • Phase III of the EU ETS runs from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2020. It brings harmonised EU allocation methodologies and covers additional greenhouse gases and emission sources. Phase III for installations also allows eligible small emitters and hospitals to choose to be excluded from certain EU ETS obligations.

EU ETS Aviation

Information about the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for aviation (aircraft operators).

Phase III of the EU ETS runs from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2020.

Installations

Information about the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for Phase III and the Small Emitter and Hospital Opt-out Scheme.

Phase III of the EU ETS  runs from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2020.

EU ETS web portal - ETSWAP

The Emissions Trading Scheme Workflow Application Process (ETSWAP) is an online system for submitting applications and reports under the EU ETS. 

European Union Registry

The European Union Registry is the mechanism by which EU ETS allowances and Kyoto Units will be held, traded and surrendered from compliance purposes.