The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS 1) has been the cornerstone of European Union climate policy since 2005 – and it has been significantly tightened in recent years. The fourth trading period (2021–2030) introduces stricter rules for the free allocation of emission allowances and additional requirements from the 2026 allocation period onwards. At the same time, complexity is increasing: new sectors are being included, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) links emissions trading to international trade, and EU ETS 2 – a new system covering buildings and road transport – will be introduced from 2027.
For companies, this means tracking regulatory changes in parallel, continuously adapting emissions data and allocation models, and reliably managing data quality, verification, and deadlines. The effort required to ensure ETS compliance while simultaneously developing a long-term, viable climate strategy is growing – and the financial risks of non-compliance are substantial.
We guide companies through the full complexity of the European Emissions Trading System – from operational compliance to strategic decarbonisation. In doing so, we combine deep regulatory expertise with a clear focus on practical solutions within existing structures.
Robust emissions data is the foundation of any ETS compliance. We support you in preparing emissions and allocation data consistently, completely, and in an audit-ready manner. Together, we define roles, responsibilities, and processes to ensure that all relevant information is available on time and at the required quality. This creates a solid foundation for internal control and strategic decision-making within the EU ETS.
The EU ETS is also continuously evolving: new sectors, tightened allocation rules, the transition to EU ETS 2. We monitor the latest regulatory developments on your behalf and support your exchanges with the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) and independent verifiers. We prepare the necessary documentation and provide expert guidance on technical queries – so that your ETS compliance is secured at all times.
Rising CO₂ pricing is increasing pressure on your cost structure. Drawing on well-founded analyses, scenario calculations, and market-appropriate procurement strategies, we support you in planning CO₂ costs proactively. Clear internal rules for the procurement of emission allowances and structured reporting increase reliability in your management approach – and provide planning certainty for your treasury and controlling functions.
Together with your specialist departments, we develop realistic reduction strategies that both meet EU ETS requirements and unlock economic potential through modern, low-carbon installations. Technical options such as efficiency measures, fuel switching, or new technologies are systematically assessed and translated into transparent transformation scenarios. We align investment needs, CO_2 prices, and regulatory developments throughout. The result: reduction pathways that are actionable, gain internal acceptance, and integrate seamlessly into your overarching climate strategy.
The transition from the national fuel emissions trading system (nEHS) to EU ETS 2 presents companies with new requirements. We guide you from the initial impact assessment through the application for an emissions permit to ongoing reporting. Introductory workshops and targeted training sessions equip your teams with the key requirements, roles, and deadlines. Continuous monitoring of regulatory changes and official requirements ensures that processes are adapted in time and reporting obligations under EU ETS 2 are reliably met.
We combine deep expertise in EU ETS regulation and methodology with a clear focus on practical solutions – so that compliance becomes a strategic lever rather than a burden.
We support you across the entire ETS compliance cycle: from emissions reporting and allowance procurement through to a long-term decarbonisation strategy – all from a single source.
We prepare our clients early for foreseeable regulatory developments – so that the transition to EU ETS 2 becomes a strategic opportunity rather than an unwelcome surprise.
