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Türkiye Emisyon Ticaret Sistemi Yönetmeliği (“Yönetmelik”), 27 Ağustos 2026 tarihli ve 33353 sayılı Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanarak aynı tarihte yürürlüğe girmiştir. Yönetmelik ile 7552 sayılı İklim Kanunu (“İklim Kanunu”) uyarınca Türkiye Emisyon Ticaret Sistemi’nin (“ETS”) kapsamı sera gazı emisyon izni, izleme, raporlama ve doğrulama, tahsisatlandırma ve piyasa işleyişine ilişkin temel kuralları düzenlemektedir.

The Türkiye Emissions Trading System Regulation (the “Regulation”) was published in the Official Gazette No. 33353 dated August 27, 2026, and entered into force on the same date. Pursuant to the Climate Law No. 7552 (the “Climate Law”), the Regulation sets out the fundamental rules governing the scope of the Türkiye Emissions Trading System (“ETS”), greenhouse gas emissions permits, monitoring, reporting and verification, the allocation of allowances, and the operation of the market.

The Guidance on CBAM Verification and Accreditation for Verifiers and National Accreditation Bodies, published by the European Commission on 24 August 2026, provides comprehensive explanations regarding the verification and accreditation system applicable during the definitive period of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which commenced on 1 January 2026.

Küresel iklim krizinin etkilerini artırması, çevre bilincinin toplumsal düzeyde yaygınlaşması ve tüketicilerin sürdürülebilir ürün ile hizmetlere yönelmesi, iş dünyasında çevresel, sosyal ve yönetişimsel (ÇSY / ESG) kriterlerin temel bir rekabet unsuru haline gelmesine yol açmıştır. Tüketici ve yatırımcı tercihlerinde yaşanan bu dönüşüm, şirketleri çevresel sorumluluklarını vurgulamaya ve "yeşil" bir marka imajı inşa etmeye zorlamaktadır.

The increasing effects of the global climate crisis, the spread of environmental awareness at the societal level, and consumers’ shift toward sustainable products and services have made environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria a fundamental competitive factor in the business world. This transformation in consumer and investor preferences is compelling companies to emphasize their environmental responsibilities and build a “green” brand image.

Turkey's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has launched the Energy and Carbon Reduction Support Program, offering grants up to 30% of 2026 energy expenses for manufacturing and service sector companies that achieve significant carbon intensity reductions. The program evaluates applications through a multi-stage process involving reference period analysis, implementation monitoring, and performance-based final assessments, with support amounts determined by achieved reduction rates exceeding 70%.