UK ETS site visits: key steps towards compliance
UK ETS verification includes a site visit as part of the annual verification process. Maritime operators should prepare early on by ensuring their Emissions Monitoring Plan (EMP) is approved and by assembling the documentation needed to support verification of the Annual Emissions Report (AER). More about the UK ETS site visit requirements in this news. ...
The United Kingdom's Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) requires site visits as part of its annual verification process for Annual Emissions Reports (AER). These visits are crucial for the verifier to confirm the accuracy and reliability of the reported emissions data. Maritime operators must ensure their Emissions Monitoring Plan (EMP) is approved and gather necessary documentation in advance to facilitate the verification process.
The site visit focuses on the management and monitoring of relevant emissions data, often targeting the International Ship and Maritime Organisation (ISM) Company. Virtual site visits may be conducted under certain conditions, such as when the verifier concludes that it can provide reasonable assurance and the operator obtains regulatory approval.
The application for a virtual site visit must be submitted by 28 February in the year following the reporting period. The AER must be verified by 31 March 2027 for the 2026 reporting period, and DNV recommends completing site visits no later than the end of February 2027. Operators should prepare required documentation, including the approved EMP, risk analysis, data-flow activities, control procedures, regulator approval for a virtual site visit, a complete list of vessels, and the previous year's verification report.
Planning ahead and combining site visits with other verification activities can help streamline preparations and reduce duplication.
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