The Türkiye Emissions Trading System (TR ETS) Regulation was published in the Official Gazette No. 33353 dated 27 August 2026 and entered into force. Based on Climate Law No. 7552, the Regulation establishes the fundamental framework for the monitoring, reporting, and verification of greenhouse gas emissions.

Which Installations Will Be Covered by the Türkiye ETS?

The Emissions Trading System covers Category B and Category C installations carrying out the activities specified in Annex 1 of the Regulation.

Activities covered under Annex 1 include fuel combustion, petroleum refining, coke production, iron and steel production and processing, production of aluminium and other non-ferrous metals, production of cement clinker, lime, glass, ceramics, mineral fibre insulation materials, gypsum, pulp, paper and cardboard, as well as certain chemical production activities.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Permit Requirement

Operators covered by the ETS are required to obtain a greenhouse gas emissions permit from the Presidency in order to continue activities that generate greenhouse gas emissions. The greenhouse gas emissions permit will be valid for five years.

A three-year transition period from the date the Climate Law entered into force is provided for operators to obtain the required permits.

How Will the Allowance System Work?

Under the Türkiye ETS, operators will be required to surrender allowances corresponding to their verified greenhouse gas emissions. Allowances may be offered for sale on the market or allocated free of charge to operators under specified conditions.

Operators will be required to surrender allowances corresponding to their verified emissions through the Registry System by the last business day of November of the compliance year.

Pilot Implementation Period

The Türkiye ETS will begin with a pilot implementation period. The scope, duration, and implementation principles of the pilot period will be determined by the Carbon Market Board.

With the Regulation, the fundamental structure of Türkiye’s carbon market has been established. Further details regarding free allocation rates and certain key aspects of the pilot period are expected to be clarified through decisions to be adopted in the coming period.