France’s CO2 Emission Reporting Requirements

As of 1 October 2013, operators of ships transporting passengers or cargo to or from French ports are required to calculate and report the quantity of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted during transport services. The requirement does not apply to: ships transiting French waters, ships making stops for refueling or other technical stops in France and ships with no goods or passengers departing from or being transported to a location in France. The Decree and associated Methodological Guideprovide details on to whom and when reporting is required and how the emissions calculations may be done.