As experts in the industry, Shockwave Aviation applies a simple, common sense approach to Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS, EU ETS, and Swiss ETS) compliance with our turnkey package. We create procedures and methods, monitor emissions, complete annual reports, source the verifier, and keep your department compliant as regulations change. We'll even act as your Authorized Representative(s) to open a carbon trading account and purchase and surrender carbon credits, all on your behalf. Hands down, we offer the most comprehensive and personal service.

The ICAO's 39th assembly in 2016 adopted a global market-based measure to address aviation emissions on all international flights. The goal is to prevent CO2 emissions from increasing above 2020 levels. Similar to EU ETS, all operators are responsible for monitoring their own emissions figures to ensure compliance. Operators with emissions figures in excess of 10,000 tonnes of CO2 on all international flights will be required to submit verified reports and offset their emissions. Similar to our ETS service offering, we provide a turnkey service to monitor your department’s emissions and report to your governing agency.

Carbon offsets may be purchased for compliance with EU ETS and ICAO CORSIA or solely on a voluntary basis as part of your sustainability plan.. We offer carbon offsets from a variety of project types sourced in North America and around the globe.

In July 2023, Portugal imposed a carbon departure tax for all operators, both commercial and non-commercial. Business jet operators of aircraft seating 19 seats or less are drastically affected by this tax. The tax is based on distance and number of passenger seats in the aircraft. For example, a large cabin aircraft with seating for 15 would be charged approximately $2,300 USD. Filing this tax requires designation of a representative in Portugal.

There is a charge for each passenger on board an aircraft that departs the UK. The cost is distance based, depending on the zone of your destination. You can expect to pay approximately $100USD per passenger for flights from the UK to the EU and $600USD per passengers for long-haul flights to locations around the globe. Filing this tax requires designation of a UK-based fiscal representative.

With each service comes our promise to make the process of compliance simple and painless for you. As experts in the field since 2009, we look forward to meeting with you to solve your compliance needs.