Transport and logistics · Checklist

EU ETS Directive Directive 2003/87/EC In force Key date:2003

• Obtain a greenhouse gas emissions permit Before operating an installation covered by the ETS, obtain a GHG emissions permit from the competent authority of the Member State and draw up a monitoring plan. Trigger:Operating an activity listed in Annex I to the ETS Directive (power generation, energy-intensive industry, aviation, etc.) · Evidence:GHG emissions permit, monitoring plan · Timing:Obtained before operation; valid on a continuing basis
• Monitor and report annual emissions Calculate in accordance with the MRR and submit an annual emissions report after verification by an accredited verifier. Trigger:Each operating year in which an emissions permit is held · Evidence:Monitoring methodology document, verified annual emissions report (AVR) · Timing:Submitted by 31 March of the following year
• Surrender a sufficient number of allowances Surrender EUAs equal to annual emissions; in case of a shortfall, a penalty of €100/t applies and the allowances must still be surrendered. Trigger:Annual emissions verified and confirmed · Evidence:Allowance account surrender records, cancellation certificate · Timing:By 30 September of the following year

ETS Revision (Fit for 55) Directive (EU) 2023/959 In force Key date:2023

• Apply the tightened cap and linear reduction factor The total number of allowances contracts faster, and free allocation declines according to the benchmark. Trigger:Installations covered by the ETS · Evidence:Allowance account, free allocation records · Timing:Phased from 2024
• Manage the phased phase-out of free allocation in CBAM sectors Free allocation for steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity is phased out between 2026 and 2034. Trigger:Holders of free allocation in sectors covered by CBAM · Evidence:Free allocation and CBAM cost calculations · Timing:2026–2034
• Comply with new reporting obligations for aviation and maritime transport Aviation and maritime transport are included in the ETS and must report emissions under the MRV. Trigger:Aircraft and ship operators on routes to, from or within the EU · Evidence:MRV reports, shipping company reports · Timing:Maritime from 2024, aviation from 2026

FuelEU Maritime Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 In force Key date:2025

• GHG intensity limits and reporting for marine fuels Ships must report energy consumption and meet GHG intensity limits, with a compliance balance. Trigger:Ships of 5,000 gross tonnage or more calling at EU ports · Evidence:FuelEU report, compliance balance evidence · Timing:Tightened progressively from 2025

ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 In force Key date:2025

• Minimum SAF blending in aviation fuel Airport fuel suppliers must blend sustainable aviation fuel in specified proportions. Trigger:Supplying aviation fuel at EU airports · Evidence:Blending report, SAF compliance evidence · Timing:2% from 2025, rising progressively

Heavy-Duty Vehicle CO₂ Standards Regulation (EU) 2024/1610 In force Key date:2024

• CO₂ emission targets for heavy-duty vehicles New heavy-duty vehicles must meet progressively tightening CO₂ limits (including the 2035/2040 end points). Trigger:Heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers · Evidence:Emissions monitoring report, compliance evidence · Timing:From 2025

Passenger Car CO₂ Standards Regulation (EU) 2019/631 (as amended by 2023/851) In force Key date:2035

• CO₂ targets for passenger cars/light commercial vehicles Fleet-average CO₂ limits tighten to zero emissions by 2035; excess emissions penalties apply. Trigger:Passenger car and light commercial vehicle manufacturers · Evidence:Registration emissions data, pooling records · Timing:Tightened from 2025; zero emissions by 2035

ETS2 (buildings/road transport/small industry) Directive (EU) 2023/959, Article 30a In force Key date:2028 start

• Fuel suppliers obtain a permit and report annually Fuel distributors supplying energy to buildings, road transport and small industry must obtain a permit and report. Trigger:Placing taxable fuels on the market in a Member State · Evidence:ETS2 permit, annual fuel and emissions report · Timing:Reporting from 2027
• Purchase and surrender ETS2 allowances Surrender ETS2 allowances according to fuel emissions. Trigger:Annual emissions from fuel sales · Evidence:Allowance surrender records · Timing:Compliance from 2028

Fuel Quality Directive Directive 98/70/EC In force Key date:1998 (as amended by 2015/1513)

• Supply fuels meeting the technical specifications Meet technical specifications for road transport fuels on health and environmental grounds. Trigger:Supplying road and transport fuels in the EU · Evidence:Fuel quality test reports · Timing:Ongoing
• Report and reduce lifecycle GHG intensity Fuel suppliers must report annually and progressively reduce lifecycle GHG intensity. Trigger:As a fuel supplier · Evidence:Annual GHG intensity report · Timing:Annually; reduction of up to 10% by 2020

Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 In force Key date:2023 (applies from 2024-04-13)

• Deploy alternative fuels infrastructure Deploy charging, hydrogen refuelling and fuelling facilities on the road network according to mandatory national targets and meet power requirements. Trigger:Operating or planning infrastructure on the TEN-T and other road networks · Evidence:Deployment list, evidence of compliance with power and distance requirements · Timing:Phased 2025 / 2027 / 2030
• Provide user information, data and payment conditions Public charging facilities must support transparent pricing, electronic payment and open static and dynamic data. Trigger:Operating publicly accessible charging points · Evidence:Price and payment information, data interface description · Timing:Ongoing