Compliance with the EU ETS

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Compliance of the EU ETS
• The compliance cycle
• Overview Monitoring and Reporting Guidelines
• Monitoring
• Reporting
• Verification
• Sanctions
• Case study
• German implementation legislation
• Obligation and compliance of operators of covered installations
• The obligation to design a monitoring plan
• The legal basis
• Description of the rules
• Analysis of the rules
• Main errors of monitoring plans
• Legal consequence of not fulfilling obligation
• Request for further information
• Sanction
• Obligation of having every monitoring plan approved
• The obligation to submit an emission report
• Content and structure of the emission report
• Electronic system of the DEHSt
• Main errors
• Legal Consequences
• Verifier
• Requirements for accreditation and legal Basis
• Accreditation
• Impartiality and independence
• Provisions for verification
• Supervision of verifiers and verification decision
• Analyses

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This master thesis examines the compliance with the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) in Germany. The study focuses on the German implementation of the EU ETS and analyzes the obligations and compliance of operators of covered installations, as well as the role of verifiers in ensuring the scheme's effectiveness.

• Implementation of the EU ETS in Germany
• Compliance obligations of operators of covered installations
• Role of verifiers in the EU ETS
• Monitoring and reporting guidelines
• Sanctions for non-compliance

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides an overview of the EU ETS and its compliance mechanisms. Chapter 2 examines the compliance cycle of the EU ETS, including the monitoring, reporting, verification, and sanctioning procedures. Chapter 3 focuses on the case study of the German implementation of the EU ETS, analyzing the obligation and compliance of operators of covered installations, including the design of monitoring plans, submission of emission reports, and the role of verifiers. The chapter explores the legal basis for these obligations and the consequences of non-compliance.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This master thesis focuses on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), compliance, monitoring, reporting, verification, sanctions, German implementation, operators of covered installations, monitoring plans, emission reports, verifiers, legal basis, non-compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of this thesis on the EU ETS?

The thesis examines the enforcement and compliance system of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), with a specific case study on how it is implemented in Germany.

What are the main components of the "compliance cycle"?

The compliance cycle is based on three pillars: monitoring emissions, reporting them to the authorities, and verifying the data through independent third parties.

What are the obligations for operators of covered installations?

Operators must design an approved monitoring plan, submit annual emission reports electronically (e.g., via the DEHSt system in Germany), and ensure their reports are verified.

What role do verifiers play in the EU ETS?

Verifiers are private entities responsible for checking the accuracy of emission reports. They must meet strict requirements for accreditation, impartiality, and independence.

What happens if an operator fails to comply with the rules?

Legal consequences include requests for further information, administrative sanctions, and penalties if an installation emits more than its allowed allowances.

What are common errors in monitoring plans and emission reports?

The study identifies frequent mistakes such as incomplete data forwarding, incorrect calculation methodologies, and biased verification decisions.