Lobbying on Countries considered to apply CORSIA in 2023 for ETS purposes

Countries considered to apply CORSIA in 2023 for ETS purposes

Climate action

Directive 2003/87/EC implements the ICAO’s carbon offset scheme (‘CORSIA’) in respect of airlines based in the EU and EEA countries. Article 25a(3) of the ETS Directive requires the Commission to adopt annual implementing acts listing states other than EEA countries, Switzerland and the United Kingdom which are considered to be applying CORSIA. This list is the basis to calculate the CORSIA offsetting that airlines should do under Article 12(6) of the ETS Directive.

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Public consultation

ID: 14033

Lobbying Activity

2 responses

T&E urges stricter criteria for aviation carbon offset list

Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment), 15 Jan 2024

The group requests incorporating criteria that consider whether states have passed legislation making carbon offsetting obligatory. They also advocate for an extension of the EU carbon market to all departing international flights.

Stricter standards help the organization promote more effective carbon pricing over flawed schemes.

Airlines and countries using weak standards lose the ability to claim carbon neutrality cheaply.

German Aviation Association Urges Inclusion of Major Nations in CORSIA

Bundesverband der Deutschen Luftverkehrswirtschaft e. V., 15 Jan 2024

The German Aviation Association wants countries like China and India included in the scheme. They argue that excluding major nations undermines global climate protection efforts.

A broader global scheme prevents foreign competitors from avoiding carbon offsetting costs.

Airlines from excluded countries like China would lose their current competitive cost advantage.