Carbon compliance calendar

The dates that matter across carbon markets and climate rules, each with its status and the legal text or standard it comes from. What is law, what is adopted but not yet in force, and what is only proposed are labelled separately and never mixed.

September 2026

30 September 2026
EU ETS · EU

EU ETS surrender deadline for 2025 emissions

In law

Operators, aircraft operators and shipping companies surrender allowances covering their verified 2025 emissions. The deadline moved from 30 April to 30 September from 2024.

How the EU ETS works Source: Directive 2003/87/EC, Article 12(3), as amended by Directive (EU) 2023/959

March 2027

31 March 2027
EU ETS · EU

EU ETS verified emissions reports for 2026 due

In law

Operators submit their 2026 emissions reports, verified by an accredited verifier, to their competent authority.

How the EU ETS works Source: Directive 2003/87/EC, Article 14(3); Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066, Article 68

September 2027

30 September 2027
EU ETS · EU

EU ETS surrender deadline for 2026 emissions

In law

Allowances covering verified 2026 emissions are surrendered.

How the EU ETS works Source: Directive 2003/87/EC, Article 12(3), as amended by Directive (EU) 2023/959

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Source: each entry's own legal text or standard · Dates verified 25 September 2026