The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has announced the opening of a public consultation on a draft regulation aimed at enhancing the monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of carbon dioxide emissions from domestic airlines. This initiative supports the implementation of the National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program (ProBioQAV) and aligns with Brazil’s broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector.
The draft regulation stipulates that airlines emitting 10,000 tonnes or more of CO₂ annually and certified under specific Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulations must submit Emissions Monitoring Plans and report emissions annually. To comply with upcoming emissions reduction targets starting in 2027, operators will be required to retire SAF Sustainability Certificates (CS-SAF), which are tradable environmental assets representing SAF volumes sold in Brazil. This process is part of new measures introduced under Decree No. 13,094, issued in August 2026, which also covers the operational rules for SAF production and certification.
Regulatory and Certification Framework
The decree mandates that SAF certification can be obtained via the National SAF Certification Program or through the International Civil Aviation Organization's CORSIA standards. Imported SAF must meet CORSIA requirements. The regulation prohibits the issuance of CBIOs for SAF to prevent double counting of environmental benefits but allows operators to use CBIOs as an alternative compliance mechanism within set limits.
"The new regulatory framework represents a significant step towards Brazil’s sustainable aviation goals, aligning industry practices with international standards," said a spokesperson for ANAC.
Compliance oversight will be managed by ANAC, requiring operators to retire CS-SAFs by the end of January each year for the previous year’s targets. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the consultation process, which will influence the final rules and penalty regimes, with additional regulations anticipated from the ANP and ANAC by December 2026. These efforts demonstrate Brazil’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability in aviation and the reduction of GHG emissions through innovative mechanisms and regulatory cooperation.
