The Quickguide to CORSIA

Learn more about CORSIA, who it applies to, what CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units are, and much more in this short 15-minute guide!

CORSIA compliance made easy: all you need to know

As the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) progresses through Phase 1 (2024–2026), navigating the evolving regulatory landscape is essential for meeting compliance requirements.

Our newly updated CORSIA Quickguide provides an up-to-date explainer to help in-scope airlines and market participants navigate compliance obligations, manage market risks, and secure eligible carbon units.

What you’ll learn by downloading the Quick Guide:

CORSIA explained simply: Gain a clear understanding of which member states and routes are covered by CORSIA, and the 3 key phases: Pilot, Phase 1 (current) and Phase 2 (future)
Three steps to CORSIA compliance: Understand the three core actions airlines must take to meet their obligations.
Which carbon credits are eligible? Get a clear overview of the specific carbon credit programs that are currently approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to generate CORSIA-eligible credits.
Achieving a CORSIA-Eligible EEU Label: Clear pathways on how emissions reduction units assure double-counting avoidance, including Corresponding Adjustments, host-country Letters of Authorisation (LoAs), buffer pools, and approved carbon insurance options.
The ICAO Assessment Cycle: A breakdown of the annual timeline, from public comment periods to TAB recommendations and Council decisions, explaining how emissions unit programmes secure eligibility.

This Quick Guide is essential for any airline or aircraft operator looking to make informed, confident decisions about selecting the right emissions units to meet their CORSIA offsetting obligations and support their long-term decarbonisation strategy.

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CORSIA compliance made easy: all you need to know

What you’ll learn by downloading the Quick Guide:

CORSIA explained simply: Gain a clear understanding of which member states and routes are covered by CORSIA, and the 3 key phases: Pilot, Phase 1 (current) and Phase 2 (future)
Three steps to CORSIA compliance: Understand the three core actions airlines must take to meet their obligations.
Which carbon credits are eligible? Get a clear overview of the specific carbon credit programs that are currently approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to generate CORSIA-eligible credits.
Achieving a CORSIA-Eligible EEU Label: Clear pathways on how emissions reduction units assure double-counting avoidance, including Corresponding Adjustments, host-country Letters of Authorisation (LoAs), buffer pools, and approved carbon insurance options.
The ICAO Assessment Cycle: A breakdown of the annual timeline, from public comment periods to TAB recommendations and Council decisions, explaining how emissions unit programmes secure eligibility.

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