EU Green Deal Compliance Timeline: Every Deadline from 2024 to 2030
Key deadlines include the AI Act in August 2026, the Battery Passport in February 2027, CBAM financial surrender in September 2027, and the full Digital Product Passport rollout starting in 2027.
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This timeline outlines the critical enforcement dates for the EU Green Deal. For a broader overview, return to our parent pillar guide.
The first major financial penalties under CBAM begin in September 2027.
Visual Timeline by Year
ESPR in force: The framework regulation for sustainable products became law.
EUDR enforcement: Initial phases of the deforestation regulation began.
CBAM reporting: Transitional reporting phase for carbon emissions.
Delegated acts: Specific product rules drafted under ESPR.
DPP registry live (Jul 19): The central registry for Digital Product Passports opens.
CBAM financial full (Jan): The definitive period for CBAM begins.
AI Act (Aug): Enforcement of the AI Act begins. Store Your AI Act Technical Record.
Battery Passport (Feb): Mandatory for industrial and EV batteries. Get Your Battery Passport.
CBAM surrender (Sep): First surrender of CBAM certificates required. Calculate Your CBAM Liability.
Textiles DPP: Expected rollout for apparel and footwear.
Full ESPR rollout: Expansion to electronics, furniture, and other sectors.