A Study on the Impacts of EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and MRV Integration on Maritime Transport in Global Carbon Management
6th GMC’26 – Global Maritime Congress, Türkiye, 28 - 29 Eylül 2026, İzmir, Türkiye, 28 - 29 Eylül 2026, ss.1-14, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: İzmir
- Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-14
- Galatasaray Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
In climate diplomacy, the principle of "you cannot manage what you cannot measure" has made monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems the cornerstone of climate policies. The inclusion of maritime transport in the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has increased the scope of application and the importance of year-end assessments by 2025. The most important phase of the "phased transition" in MRV processes is the initial years of implementation. Including general cargo ships between 400-5000 GT, in addition to offshore vessels over 5000 GT, within the scope of MRV has brought the data collection network to a more micro scale. Thus, innovations will continue in 2026 and beyond.
Two innovations stand out in the system in 2026. Expansion of harmful gas scope: The mandatory monitoring and verification of emissions includes not only carbon dioxide, but also methane and nitrous oxide, shifting towards a "total greenhouse gas" approach.
2026 will be the first year that the submission of carbon certificates (EUA) representing 100% of reported emissions will be mandatory. This transforms MRV data from a mere document into a direct balance sheet item and expense for companies. Consequently, the 2025-2026 period marks the transition of the MRV regime from a trial phase to mandatory implementation. In the future, blockchain and AI-powered systems will accelerate the transition to real-time verification models, minimizing human error in MRV processes. For Turkey, this process is vital in aligning the National Emissions Trading System (ETS) with the EU. On the path to the 2030 targets, MRV will remain not only a reporting tool but also the most fundamental mechanism for ensuring the reliability of carbon, the new currency of global trade.