Abu Dhabi has introduced a new framework for the measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the emirate?s approach to GHG emissions data, reporting and verification. On 21 September 2026, the Environment Agency ? Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced Resolution No. 03 of 2026, which establishes a formal framework for measuring, reporting and independently verifying greenhouse gas emissions across the emirate. According to the official announcement, facilities falling within the scope of the framework will be required to prepare emissions measurement plans and reports and have their reported emissions independently verified by EAD-registered and accredited verifiers. Source: Environment Agency ? Abu Dhabi establishes framework to verify greenhouse gas emissions across emirate For organisations operating in Abu Dhabi, the development increases the importance of reliable emissions data, documented calculation methods, and traceable reporting processes. Abu Dhabi GHG MRV Requirements at a Glance Emissions threshold: 25,000 metric tons CO2e or more per reporting period Covered sectors: Power (electricity and water), oil & gas, petrochemicals, iron and steel, aluminium, and cement Gases considered for the threshold: CO2 and methane Registration deadline: March 31 for facilities requiring registration Monitoring plan: Within 90 days of registration and subsequently by April 1 each year Annual emissions report: Due by April 1 each year Verification: Reports must be verified by an EAD-accredited verifier What Is the New Abu Dhabi GHG MRV Framework? MRV stands for Measurement, Reporting and Verification. The new framework is designed to create a more structured process for how greenhouse gas emissions are measured, reported, and verified. Facilities covered by the requirements will need to establish processes for: Measuring greenhouse gas emissions Preparing emissions measurement plans Reporting emissions data Maintaining supporting records Having emissions independently verified EAD has described the framework as part of the shift toward practical implementation based on reliable and audited climate data. The resolution also establishes requirements for the registration and accreditation of emissions verifiers, including expectations around technical competence and independence. Who Is Covered by the Requirements? The framework applies to facilities operating in targeted sectors in Abu Dhabi whose emissions meet or exceed the threshold specified under the resolution. The public announcement does not provide the full sector list or numerical emissions threshold. Organisations operating in Abu Dhabi should therefore review the detailed resolution and any subsequent EAD guidance to determine whether their facilities fall within scope. The framework also allows facilities outside the mandatory scope to voluntarily measure and report their emissions in coordination with the relevant authorities. What Will Businesses Need to Prepare? The new requirements place greater emphasis on the quality and traceability of emissions data. Organisations within scope will need to ensure that reported figures can be supported by the underlying data and calculation methodology. This may require businesses to establish clear processes for: Emissions Data Collection Emissions-related information may come from multiple sources, including ERP systems, energy records, fuel consumption data, procurement systems, production systems, and other operational applications. Teams need to understand where this data originates and how it is brought into the reporting process. Consistent Emissions Calculations Organisations should establish documented methodologies for calculating greenhouse gas emissions. Emission factors, assumptions, and calculation methods should be controlled and consistently applied across reporting periods. Supporting Evidence Reported emissions should be backed by relevant source records and documentation. Maintaining this evidence alongside the corresponding calculations can make internal review and external verification easier. Review and Approval Clear review and approval workflows help establish accountability for emissions data before it is submitted for reporting or verification. Independent Verification Facilities within scope will need their emissions reports verified by verifiers registered and accredited with EAD. This means businesses should be prepared to demonstrate how reported numbers were calculated and provide supporting evidence when requested. Why Verification Changes the Reporting Process For many organisations, GHG reporting has traditionally focused on producing the final emissions figure. Verification changes that expectation. Businesses increasingly need to be able to answer questions such as: Where did the source data come from? Which emission factor was used? How was the calculation performed? Who reviewed the data? What supporting evidence is available? Were any changes made before final reporting? This makes traceability from source data to reported emissions increasingly important. For organisations managing multiple facilities, entities, or ERP systems, relying heavily on spreadsheets and manually consolidated data can make this process difficult to manage. How Should Businesses Prepare? Organisations potentially affected by the new framework can begin by strengthening the underlying emissions reporting process. Key preparation steps include: Assess applicabilityIdentify Abu Dhabi facilities and confirm whether they fall within the scope of the new requirements. Map emissions data sourcesDetermine where relevant operational, financial and sustainability data currently resides. Standardise calculation methodologiesDefine how emissions are calculated and document emission factors and assumptions. Maintain supporting recordsKeep source data and evidence connected to the reported figures. Establish review workflowsDefine ownership, review and approval responsibilities. Maintain a clear audit trailEnsure changes to data and calculations can be traced throughout the reporting process. How Taxilla Supports UAE ESG and GHG Reporting Taxilla?s ESG Reporting solution is designed to support organisations in meeting evolving UAE ESG reporting requirements and managing the structured GHG emissions data needed for Abu Dhabi?s MRV framework. For UAE organisations, Taxilla can support: ESG reporting aligned with DFM and ADX ESG guidance Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions management Automated data collection from ERP and enterprise systems GHG emissions calculations using defined methodologies Supporting evidence and source-data traceability Review and approval workflows Audit trails and structured ESG reporting Taxilla does not replace the independent verification required under Abu Dhabi?s MRV framework. It helps organisations build the structured, traceable ESG and emissions data foundation needed to support reporting and verification. Preparing for Abu Dhabi?s GHG Reporting Requirements Abu Dhabi?s new MRV framework signals a move toward more structured, reliable and verifiable GHG reporting. For businesses, preparation should start with the underlying data: where it comes from, how emissions are calculated, how evidence is maintained, and how figures are reviewed before reporting. 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