How to measure carbon emissions for business
Disclaimer: New EUDR developments - December 2025
In November 2025, the European Parliament and Council backed key changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), including a 12‑month enforcement delay and simplified obligations based on company size and supply chain role.
Key changes proposed:
- New enforcement timeline: 30 December 2026 for large/medium operators, 30 June 2027 for small/micro operators
- Simplified DDS: One-time declarations for small and micro primary producers
- Narrowed scope: Most downstream actors and non‑SME traders would no longer need to submit DDSs
- New DDS requirement: Estimated annual quantity of regulated products must be included
These updates are not yet legally binding. A final text will be confirmed through trilogue negotiations and formal publication in the EU’s Official Journal. Until then, the current EUDR regulation and deadlines remain in force.
We continue to monitor developments and will update all guidance as the final law is adopted.
What is the difference between carbon emissions and GHG emissions
“Carbon emissions” refers to CO2 emissions only, while “GHG emissions” refers to a multitude of gas emissions with diverse global warming potential, including CO2.
There are 24 indexed greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, causing the greenhouse effect. Gases with the most impact on global warming are carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. Global warming potentials of these gases widely vary, meaning for the same amount of emissions, methane will have more impact on climate change than CO2.
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