EU Moves CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units Rules for Airlines to Q1 2027 — October 2026
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In October 2026, the European Commission postponed to Q1 2027 planned adoption of the implementing regulation setting detailed eligibility requirements for CORSIA emissions units used by EU-based airlines. Airlines therefore continue to face uncertainty over which units will qualify under EU rules for Phase 1 (2024–2026) compliance, although the broader EU legal framework is already in place. Beyond aviation, the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive has applied since September 27, 2026 and bans offset-based climate claims in B2C communication. Singapore, Laos, Chile, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Panama set or changed national carbon market rules.
Published on November 09, 2026.
Europe
European Commission moves CORSIA eligibility rules for EU airlines to Q1 2027
What happened
The European Commission postponed to Q1 2027 the implementing regulation that defines CORSIA eligible emissions units for EU-administered airlines. The criteria form part of the wider aviation and EU ETS framework.
What it means for your business
EU-based aircraft operators do not yet have final EU criteria for CORSIA Phase 1 procurement. The move leaves airline compliance teams and the carbon credit buyers that serve them without a confirmed list of EU eligible programmes. Operators may want to document which eligibility criteria their current purchases rely on. Airlines outside EU administration are not covered by this regulation.
Entry into force
Pending. The Commission has postponed the regulation to Q1 2027. No adoption or application date is confirmed.
Further reading
EU Empowering Consumers Directive bans offset-based climate claims in B2C communication
What happened
The EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/825, "EmpCo") began to apply on September 27, 2026. It bans product-level claims of a neutral, reduced, or positive climate impact that rely on offsetting, such as "climate neutral" or "climate compensated." The European Commission published a Q&A on the Directive in September 2026.
What it means for your business
Companies selling to EU consumers can no longer support "carbon neutral" product claims with carbon credits. This applies to voluntary market credits, Article 6 credits, and carbon removal credits used as offsets. Consumer-facing sectors such as FMCG, food and beverage, retail, and consumer electronics are the most exposed. Contribution claims and company-level claims are not covered by the ban. The Directive also bans generic claims such as "green" or "eco-friendly" without recognized proof, and sustainability labels that are not based on a certification scheme or public authority. Claims about future performance, such as "net zero by 2040," need an independently verified plan. Use of credits for EU ETS and CORSIA compliance is not a consumer claim and falls outside the B2C ban.
Entry into force
In force across the EU. Applies from September 27, 2026 to B2C communication.
Further reading
European Commission Q&A on the Empowering Consumers Directive
Asia-Pacific
Singapore adds Verra VM0010 to its carbon credit whitelist, and Singapore and Laos pre-approve 58 methodologies
What happened
Singapore added Verra's VM0010 improved forest management methodology to the whitelist of its International Carbon Credit Framework. Singapore and Laos separately pre-approved 58 methodologies covering forestry, agriculture, methane, biochar, and renewable energy. Projects using these methodologies can now seek authorization.
What it means for your business
Carbon-tax liable facilities in Singapore may use qualifying international carbon credits for up to 5% of taxable emissions. VM0010 adds improved forest management to the project types that count toward that allowance. Project developers in Singapore and Laos can apply for authorization under the pre-approved methodologies. Buyers in Singapore's carbon-tax sectors, including power, industry, and waste, have a wider set of methodologies to source against.
Entry into force
Effective dates are not stated in the source files.
Further reading
Verra IFM methodology now eligible under Singapore's International Carbon Credit Framework, Verra · Singapore–Lao PDR pre-approved list of carbon crediting programmes and methodologies, Singapore Carbon Markets Cooperation
Philippines Executive Order 127 and Vietnam Decree 396/2026/ND-CP reshape carbon market oversight
What happened
The Philippines issued Executive Order No. 127. It requires development of a Philippine Carbon Market Policy Framework, creates an inter-agency committee, and designates the environment department as lead regulator. Vietnam issued Decree 396/2026/ND-CP, which splits carbon project oversight between the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and provincial People's Committees. The ministry controls registry accounts. The provinces approve projects and issue credits.
What it means for your business
Project developers and credit buyers in the Philippines now have a named lead regulator and a committee responsible for the national framework. The framework itself has not yet been published. In Vietnam, registry access sits with the ministry, while project approval and credit issuance sit with the provinces. Developers there deal with two authorities depending on the step. Buyers sourcing Vietnamese or Philippine credits for Article 6 or other international use work with these institutions.
Entry into force
Vietnam: Decree 396/2026/ND-CP takes effect on December 12, 2026. Philippines: the effective date of Executive Order No. 127 is not stated in the source files.
Further reading
President orders creation of carbon market framework (Executive Order No. 127), Presidential Communications Office · Decree No. 396/2026/ND-CP, Government of Vietnam
Americas
Chile recognizes PACM units for use against the national carbon tax
What happened
Chile recognized the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) as an eligible standard for credits used against the national carbon tax.
What it means for your business
Emitters liable for the Chilean carbon tax have a domestic compliance use for qualifying PACM units. This gives PACM project developers a defined buyer group in Chile. Use of PACM units against the tax remains subject to local eligibility and tax-offset procedures.
Entry into force
The date from which PACM units can be used against the tax is not stated in the source files.
Further reading
Chile unlocks global carbon credits for local tax relief, Carbon Herald
Panama decree creates the National Carbon Market System
What happened
Panama published a decree creating the National Carbon Market System. The decree establishes a regulatory authority, registries, and a future domestic carbon credit mechanism. It also includes provisions for Article 6 and CORSIA transfers.
What it means for your business
Project developers in Panama now have a legal framework and registries for carbon credits. Buyers sourcing Panamanian units for Article 6 or CORSIA use can refer to the transfer provisions in the decree. Implementing rules for the domestic mechanism and the transfer provisions are still to come.
Entry into force
In force in Panama since October 16, 2026.
Further reading
Executive Decree No. 6 of October 15, 2026, Gaceta Oficial No. 30635-B, via vLex Panamá · National Carbon Market of Panama, Ministry of Environment
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