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BOE-A-2026-3908 ·20 February 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Companies with greenhouse gas emissions: 3 months to adjust free emission allowance allocation

Royal Decree 127/2026 amends Royal Decree 1089/2020 by introducing new criteria for adjusting free emission allowances during 2021-2030. Changes to Articles 3, 4, 7 to 10, 12, 14 to 16, and the addition of Article 17, which sets out adjustment based on emission levels, directly impact industrial companies receiving free emission rights.

In 2 key points

  1. Industrial firms must adjust emission allowance allocation within three months (art. 3)
  2. Article 17 added on emission allowance calculation based on emission levels (art. 17)

How it affects those involved

Industrial firms must update their emissions calculations to adjust free emission allowances within three months of entry into force (art. 3). Competent authorities may review emissions records. No effect on non-industrial or agricultural sectors.

Lifecycle

2026-02-20PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-20Into forceComes into force (disposición final 3 de la Ley 1/2005, de 9 de marzo)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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