AV Carbon

EU Carbon Compliance Consulting

Helping shipowners across Europe manage their FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS obligations — integrated, independent, actionable.

WHY AV CARBON

AV Carbon brings six years of hands-on experience in oil products and biofuels trading across European markets, giving us a deep understanding of real-world operations—not just regulation. Having worked directly with fuel distributors and shipping operators, we recognize the commercial pressures and constraints you face. Our approach is practical and tailored, delivering bespoke compliance solutions aligned with your specific business model, fuel streams, and regulatory exposure. We also operate seamlessly in English, French, German, and Italian, ensuring clear communication across your teams and regulators throughout Europe.

Hands-on experience in physical commodity trading operations, not just regulatory theory

Direct knowledge of how fuel distributors and maritime operators actually work

Pragmatic, actionable advice — no unnecessary complexity

Fluent in languages : English, French, German, Italian

About

AV Carbon is an independent consulting practice based in Germany, founded by a physical commodity trading operator with over six years of experience in oil products and biofuels across Geneva, Amsterdam and Hamburg. We work with fuel distributors and maritime operators who need to understand their carbon obligations, quantify their exposure, and build compliant monitoring and reporting frameworks — without the overhead of a large consultancy.

Carbon Compliance Snapshot

FuelEU Maritime + EU ETS — 48-hour turnaround

€700 for the first vessel, +€400 per additional vessel

An integrated compliance audit covering both your FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS obligations. We analyse your fleet’s Well-to-Wake GHG intensity, compliance balance, and EUA surrender requirements — and deliver a clear, actionable report within 48 hours of receiving your data.

Integrated Carbon Strategy

Project-based advisory

€3,500–€10,000 depending on fleet size

A full compliance strategy covering FuelEU and EU ETS: fleet baseline analysis, fuel pathway optimisation, pooling and banking recommendations, EUA surrender strategy, and a 12-month implementation roadmap.

Carbon Compliance Retainer

Ongoing monthly advisory

€800–€2,500 per month (minimum 3 months)

Continuous coverage of your FuelEU and EU ETS obligations: monthly compliance balance updates, EUA position tracking, regulatory monitoring, quarterly fleet reviews, and ad hoc question support — all in one retainer.

Charterparty Advisory

FuelEU & EU ETS clause review

€1,500–€3,000 per engagement

Review of your charterparty agreements to assess the allocation of FuelEU and EU ETS compliance responsibilities between owner and charterer. Includes clause gap analysis, recommendations for amendment, and reference to BIMCO standard clauses.

Sustainability report FY25

Our Sustainability Report showcases the measurable impact we’ve made alongside our clients, communities, and partners across 80+ countries. From accelerating climate goals to strengthening responsible business practices, this report highlights the progress we’ve driven and the work still ahead.