Carbon Markets

EU Sets First CBAM Certificate Price for Q1 2026

The European Commission has published the first CBAM certificate price, setting the Q1 2026 rate at €75.36 and confirming the quarterly pricing methodology linked to EU ETS auction prices. This gives importers of CBAM-covered goods a concrete carbon-cost benchmark ahead of mandatory certificate purchases from February 2027, enabling more robust exposure modelling and contract and sourcing decisions.

10 Apr 2026, 13:18taxation-customs.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

UK Extends Emissions Trading Scheme to Domestic Maritime Activities From July 2026

From 1 July 2026, the UK extends its Emissions Trading Scheme to cover greenhouse gas emissions from large domestic maritime activities, requiring operators of ships ≥5,000 GT calling at UK ports to monitor, verify and report CO₂, CH₄ and N₂O emissions and to surrender UK ETS allowances against them.[^1^](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/392/pdfs/uksi_20260392_en.pdf) This creates a new carbon‑cost and compliance regime for UK‑linked shipping, meaning maritime operators must quickly establish monitoring plans, data systems and allowance strategies ahead of first reporting in March 2027 and the initial surrender deadline in April 2028.[^1^](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/392/pdfs/uksi_20260392_en.pdf)

10 Apr 2026, 10:44legislation.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Eight EU Member States Issue Non-Paper Defending Stability of EU Emissions Trading System

Eight EU Member States issued a joint position in April 2026 defending the EU ETS as the cornerstone of climate policy and industrial decarbonization. This signals strong political resistance to weakening carbon price signals, reinforcing that long-term competitiveness will remain tied to aggressive decarbonization and clean technology investment.

9 Apr 2026, 17:41zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlEuropean UnionNetherlands

EU Delegated Regulation 2026/81 Updates Union Registry for LULUCF Accounting

The EU has integrated Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF) accounting into the Union Registry, effective April 27, 2026. This update establishes the technical infrastructure for tracking carbon removals and managing Member State flexibilities, critical for meeting the EU's 2030 climate neutrality milestones.

9 Apr 2026, 14:28data.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/109 Amends Union Registry Rules Under Effort Sharing Regulation

The EU published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/109 on April 7, 2026, updating Union Registry rules to align with strengthened 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets. These technical adjustments to emission allocation accounting and transfer limits will dictate how Member States utilize ETS and land-use flexibilities to meet national climate obligations.

9 Apr 2026, 14:24eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Government of Canada Launches Procurement Programme for Carbon Dioxide Removal Credits

Canada has launched a first-of-its-kind federal procurement program for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits, with a bid deadline of May 11, 2026. This initiative establishes a critical government-backed offtake channel for Canadian-based carbon removal projects, signaling a shift toward operationalizing net-zero commitments through formal market mechanisms.

6 Apr 2026, 18:52canadabuys.canada.caCanada

Germany: DEHSt Updates EU ETS Allocation Guidance 2026–2030 (Parts 3a–3d)

Germany’s DEHSt has updated EU ETS free allocation guidance for 2026–2030, clarifying rules for process emissions, hydrogen production, and climate-neutrality reporting. Impacted operators must review these technical adjustments to ensure alignment with European Commission interpretations before the April 30, 2026 reporting deadline.

5 Apr 2026, 19:31dehst.deEuropean UnionGermany

UK Environment Agency Updates UK ETS Guidance for Hospitals and Small Emitters

The UK Environment Agency has updated compliance guidance for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), mandating the use of the METS reporting system and clarifying the definition of "ceasing operation." Operators of small-emitter installations must ensure administrative roles are correctly assigned in METS and align notification timelines for site closures to avoid non-compliance risks.

5 Apr 2026, 04:57gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Germany: DEHSt Opens 2025 FMS Applications for Carbon-Leakage Compensation and ÖGL Evidence, Announces Planned Investitionsüberschuss Tool

Germany's DEHSt has opened the 2025 application window for carbon-leakage compensation, with a strict statutory submission deadline of June 30, 2026. Eligible businesses must ensure timely submission of both compensation data and ecological countermeasure evidence to secure financial relief and mitigate national carbon pricing costs.

4 Apr 2026, 10:58dehst.deGermany

Greenhouse Gas Protocol Opens Actions And Market Instruments RFI For Corporate GHG Accounting

GHG Protocol has initiated a 60-day consultation on a proposed multi-statement reporting structure for corporate emissions, open until May 31, 2026. The move toward market-based inventories and impact statements will redefine how businesses account for low-carbon procurement and avoided-emissions investments.

2 Apr 2026, 17:38ghgprotocol.orgGlobal

EU Commission Adopts Regulation (EU) 2026/784 Updating EU ETS Aircraft Operator List

The EU has updated the mandatory list of aircraft operators and their assigned administering Member States under the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), effective April 3, 2026. Aviation companies must verify their regulatory status and jurisdiction to ensure continuity in carbon reporting and allowance management under the new biennial update cycle.

2 Apr 2026, 09:23data.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

Czech Chemical Industry Association Outlines Priorities for EU ETS Revision

The Czech Chemical Industry Association (SCHP ČR) has issued a formal position on the EU ETS revision, calling for price stability mechanisms and a slower phase-out of free carbon allowances. These proposals signal industry pressure to protect competitiveness during the transition to CBAM and could influence the final legislative framework for industrial decarbonization costs.

2 Apr 2026, 07:55schp.czCzechiaEuropean Union

EU Commission Updates EU ETS Aircraft Operators List (Regulation (EU) 2026/784)

The European Commission has updated the official list of aircraft operators subject to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and their assigned administering Member States, effective April 3, 2026. This biennial administrative refresh ensures regulatory alignment for GHG allowance obligations; operators should verify their designated national authority to maintain compliance with aviation emission reporting and surrendering requirements.

1 Apr 2026, 19:51eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Delaware DNREC Schedules Public Workshop On CO2 Budget Trading Program Amendments

Delaware is proposing significant updates to its CO2 Budget Trading Program to align with regional RGGI revisions, with changes expected to take effect in late 2026. Regulated power generators face tighter emission caps through 2037 and the removal of carbon offsets as a compliance option starting in 2027.

1 Apr 2026, 14:21documents.dnrec.delaware.govUnited States

US EPA Finalises 2026–2027 Renewable Fuel Standard "Set 2" Rule

The US EPA has finalized the 2026–2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes, mandating significant increases in biodiesel and renewable diesel production. A strategic pivot toward domestic sourcing begins in 2028, when foreign-produced fuels and feedstocks will lose 50% of their compliance value, necessitating a long-term supply chain realignment.

29 Mar 2026, 17:20epa.govUnited States

EU Commission Amends Aircraft Operators List Under EU ETS

The European Commission has updated the official list of aircraft operators and their assigned administering Member States for EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) compliance, effective April 2026. Aviation entities must verify their listing status and assigned regulator to ensure correct reporting and allowance surrender obligations under the biennial update cycle.

28 Mar 2026, 16:32ec.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

Japan MOE Publishes Application Criteria for Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Projects

Japan has formalized application criteria for Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) projects to align with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Businesses must now demonstrate financial additionality and submit Project Idea Notes (PINs) prior to procurement, requiring earlier strategic integration of carbon credit eligibility into project planning.

28 Mar 2026, 16:29env.go.jpJapan

Germany (DEHSt) Launches 2-In-1 FMS Emissions Reporting Application for nEHS and EU-ETS 2

Germany's DEHSt has launched a unified "2-in-1" reporting tool for national (nEHS) and EU (EU-ETS 2) emissions, with the first EU-ETS 2 report deadline set for 31 May 2026. Regulated entities must integrate data workflows across both schemes and ensure third-party verification is secured to meet the new mandatory reporting and compliance requirements.

28 Mar 2026, 15:51dehst.deGermanyEuropean Union

UK DESNZ Publishes Summary of Responses on Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets Integrity

The UK government has published stakeholder feedback on voluntary carbon and nature market integrity, signaling a move toward formal guidance or regulation by Summer 2026. Companies should anticipate more rigorous requirements for carbon credit quality and environmental claims as the UK moves to standardize market participation and reporting.

28 Mar 2026, 15:48gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Norway: ESA Confirms Excise Duty Exemption for EU ETS Waste Incineration Is Not State Aid

The EFTA Surveillance Authority has cleared Norway's excise duty exemption for waste incineration plants under the EU ETS, effective March 2026. This ruling eliminates double-taxation risks for Norwegian waste-to-energy operators and confirms the compatibility of national carbon tax reliefs with EEA state aid rules.

27 Mar 2026, 20:47eur-lex.europa.euNorway