Module 6 of 9 · S2 · Default values vs actual values
Key terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Actual values | Emissions monitored by the operator and verified |
| Default values | Country- and product-specific values set by the Commission |
| Mark-up | Added to "total emissions": 10/20/30 % (2026/27/28+), 1 % for fertilisers |
| Other countries and territories | Fallback when a country or value is not listed |
| Highest default value | Annex IV value for precursors of unknown origin |
| Combined use | Actual for own process, defaults for one or more precursors |
| Route indicator | Letter (A)-(L) setting the benchmark for free allocation |
| Default carbon price | Yearly price; the only carbon price deduction with defaults |
Sources: REG Art 7(2), 9(4), Annex IV 4.1; MA Art 15; DVA Art 1(5); DVA-COR Annex I p.4; QA 4.26.