Extension of the EU-ETS 1 to maritime transport

This fact sheet gathers an overview of key aspects with regard to the extension of the EU-ETS 1 to maritime transport and herewith related interactions with other EU, international and national policies concerning the shipping sector. It also provides an outlook with a view to evaluating and further developing the system. The maritime EU-ETS 1 covers carbon dioxide emissions from 2024 onwards and, from 2026 onwards, methane and nitrous oxide emissions. Methane and nitrous oxide emissions will already be included in the EU MRV (monitoring, reporting and verification) from 2024 onwards in addition to carbon dioxide emissions.