19 May 2026
CORSIA 2024: Important updates and compliance guidelines for EEA and non-EEA aircraft operators
The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is the first global market-based initiative aimed at achieving carbon-neutral growth in aviation from 2020. The framework for CORSIA is outlined in Annex 16, Volume IV of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, and aims to offset carbon emissions beyond the 2019 level. It includes requirements for the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of emissions and the implementation of offsetting mechanisms. Important updates have been made with the publication of the second edition of SARP Annex 16, Volume IV, effective July 31, 2023 and applicable from Jan. 1, 2024. These changes apply to both European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA operators. This newsletter provides an overview of the major updates in the SARPs and relevant EU directives.