Zaporizhzhia Abrasive Plant has initiated amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Principles of Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions” aimed at establishing realistic reporting deadlines and reducing excessive administrative burdens on businesses.

The proposed bill suggests extending the deadline for operators to submit verified greenhouse gas emissions reports, verification reports, and applications for their approval from 31 March to 30 June of the year following the reporting period.

The need for these changes stems from the practical realities faced by Ukrainian enterprises. To prepare emissions reports, operators rely on a substantial amount of official statistical data submitted to the national statistics authorities by the end of February or by 1 March. As a result, businesses simply do not have sufficient time to prepare high-quality reports and complete the independent verification process.

Another challenge is the limited number of accredited verification bodies. As of early May 2026, only ten accredited verification organisations were operating in Ukraine, while 518 installations had been registered within the national monitoring system. Under these circumstances, compliance with the current deadlines is practically impossible for the majority of operators.

“We support environmental responsibility and transparent emissions accounting. However, legislation must take into account the actual production processes and operational realities of businesses. Our goal is not to weaken control mechanisms, but to make the system more efficient, fair, and aligned with European approaches”, – said Petro Drygulych, Deputy Director for Strategy at Zaporizhzhia Abrasive Plant and co-author of the draft law.

In addition to revising the reporting deadlines, the proposed amendments streamline the procedure for submitting monitoring methodology improvement reports by introducing a differentiated approach based on the category of installations. Further simplifications are also envisaged for enterprises with low emission volumes.

The proposed changes are consistent with European Union practices and are expected to improve the quality and reliability of emissions reporting, reduce regulatory pressure on businesses, minimise the risks of unjustified administrative liability, and further harmonise Ukrainian legislation with European standards.

Zaporizhzhia Abrasive Plant believes that constructive dialogue between industry and government is essential for creating a modern regulatory environment that both upholds environmental standards and supports the development of Ukrainian manufacturing.