The decree specifies the terms and conditions for applying the principles of carbon offsetting set out in Article 147 of the Climate and Resilience Law, being measurability, verifiability, permanence, additionality and transparency
The decree also sets the terms and conditions for applying the obligation to offset greenhouse gas emissions from domestic flights by aircraft operators introduced by Article 147 of the Climate and Resilience Law.
This decree only applies to aircraft operators generating more than 1,000 tons of CO2 per year on the national territory [of France].
For the year 2022, such aircraft operators must offset 50% of their emissions. This figure will rise to 70% in 2023 and 100%from 2024.
In addition, they will be required to send to the competent Ministry, by 31 March each year at the latest, a declaration on the previous year's emissions as well as, before 1 June, a compensation report justifying the reductions and sequestrations of these declared emissions.
In the event of non-compliance with the compensation, the amount of the fine is €100 per ton of greenhouse gases not compensated by the operator. The fine also applies in the event of failure to submit the compensation report.
The decree also clarifies the methodology for calculating the data, the validation process by the competent authorities, but also the eligibility criteria for offset projects and the process for purchasing and cancelling carbon credits.