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Brussels weighs CORSIA credit curbs that could leave EU airlines facing Phase 1 scarcity -sources

Published 17:19 on April 21, 2026 / Last updated at 17:41 on April 21, 2026 / and / EMEA (Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The European Commission is set to propose strict eligibility criteria for carbon credits used by EU airlines under the UN’s CORSIA international aviation offsetting scheme, according to sources, who warn that carriers may face near-zero supply for Phase 1 if implemented.
The European Commission is set to propose strict eligibility criteria for carbon credits used by EU airlines under the UN’s CORSIA international aviation offsetting scheme, according to sources, who warn that carriers may face near-zero supply for Phase 1 if implemented.


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