Navigate the transition from UK MRV to UK ETS with confidence

DNV’s UK ETS services are designed to support shipowners and managers in a smooth transition to the new UK Emissions Trading Scheme, replacing UK MRV from 1 July 2026.

Our digital platform enables seamless collection and validation of emissions data, minimizing manual effort and ensuring full compliance with evolving UK regulations. You can automate data flows as frequently as required, while maintaining high data quality and transparency.

With UK ETS introducing company-level emissions accountability, DNV’s solutions help you move beyond compliance and gain better control of your emissions exposure and reporting obligations. DNV also support verification of additional greenhouse gases, reflecting the expanded scope of the new scheme.

In a nutshell:

In a nutshell:

  1. Smooth transition from the UK MRV to the UK ETS
  2. Digital reporting to reduce manual workload and improve data transparency
  3. UK ETS Vessel Emissions Report (VER) – Similar to the previous UK MRV reporting
  4. UK ETS Annual Emissions Report (AER) – company-level emissions report in line with UK ETS requirements
  5. Verification covering additional greenhouse gases included under UK ETS
  6. Transparent and structured verification process with clear deliverables
  7. Access to DNV’s established digital ecosystem for emissions reporting and compliance
  8. Consistent reporting approach aligned with EU ETS, IMO DCS and FuelEU Maritime where applicable
  9. Issuance of verification statements and documentation required for compliance
  10. Dedicated DNV guidance with regulatory changes and requirements
  11. Alignment with DNV’s broader decarbonization and compliance services portfolio

Plug in to DNV’s future-ready compliance solutions today and ensure your organization is fully prepared for UK ETS. 

Enhance UK ETS reporting with Emissions Connect

Alongside verification, Emissions Connect helps you streamline UK ETS preparation, monitor data quality, and generate statements quickly – all in one secure platform.

At a glance:

At a glance:

  • One platform: Manage UK ETS, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime and IMO CII together.
  • Fast statements: Create UK ETS-compliant outputs in minutes.
  • Data accuracy: AIS-based checks to spot port and voyage issues early.
  • Regulatory logic: Built-in rules like the 50% deduction for voyages between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • Cost insight: Test scenarios to control compliance exposure.
  • Trusted foundation: Secure, standardised data on Veracity

Turn complex reporting into a controlled, streamlined process. 
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