Why this matters now

The EU just reshaped the CORSIA market.

On 17 July 2026, the European Commission tabled its proposal on the EU ETS and CORSIA. For airlines, it changes procurement, contracts, and the cost base — fast. This guide breaks down exactly what it means, and what to do next.

EU ETS proposal, decoded

Route-by-route cost checklist

Five operator cases mapped

What a credit really costs

Where & how to buy

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163M

tonnes of eligible
credits airlines need
for the first phase

38M

tonnes of eligible
supply that actually
exists today
That’s the gap. The airlines that move first secure supply — the rest compete for a pipeline that can’t stretch.

What's inside the guide

01

EU ETS & CORSIA analysis

Route-by-route impact of the 17 July update — which of your routes fall under CORSIA, the EU ETS, or both.

02

Cost transparency

A bottom-up breakdown of what a credit actually costs to produce, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

03

Risk mitigation

The contract structures and clauses that protect your offtake agreements — and the pitfalls that have cost buyers real money.

04

Supplier comparison

The pros and cons of developers, intermediaries, platforms and RfP consultants — and who carries which risk.

05

Market outlook

Price forecasts, host-country developments and supply trends through the CP1 deadline.

06

A clear action plan

Six practical steps from the proposal to a compliant CP1 book, with a dated procurement calendar.

Who it's for

Built for airline procurement, sustainability and finance teams navigating their first CORSIA compliance phase.

Why trust it

Prepared by our CORSIA market & policy experts — an IATA CORSIA Supporting Alliance partner.

10+ CORSIA projects

15+ countries

7.5M tonnes removed

A look inside

Your route map — CORSIA vs EU ETS, leg by leg

What a credit really costs — the Rwanda case

Price outlook through the CP1 deadline

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