From MRV to Market Value: Why Data Integrity is the Heart of Decree 11

Bringing accountability to the forefront, UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024 is the need of the hour. It came into effect on May 30, 2025, marking a new chapter in emissions governance for the region. Unlike earlier frameworks that leaned heavily on disclosure, Decree 11 is explicit about accountability: companies must measure, report, and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with national climate targets. At the center of this mandate is data integrity—the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of emissions data. Without it, both compliance and credibility collapse. For organizations, the right ESG compliance software and ESG reporting tools are becoming critical to meet this demand.

MRV: More Than Just a Reporting Cycle

MRV, Measurement, Reporting, and Verification, may sound procedural, but it forms the backbone of Decree 11.

• Measurement: Data must be captured across scopes, often from utilities, ERPs, transport fleets, and supply chains.

• Reporting: Submissions are not one-off; they must be digital, consistent, and audit-ready.

• Verification: Third-party assurance ensures claims reflect genuine reductions, not creative accounting.

Weakness at any stage undermines the law’s purpose, exposing organizations to regulatory penalties and reputational risks. A practical ESG compliance checklist can help businesses assess gaps and build stronger MRV systems.

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Data Integrity as Market Currency

Decree 11 also connects MRV with the UAE’s National Carbon Credit Registry. Credits only create value if the underlying data is trustworthy. Verified reductions can be monetized, traded, or retired toward targets, while questionable numbers will be quickly discounted by auditors, regulators, and investors.

This is not unique to the UAE. In the EU, CSRD and CBAM EU demand auditable sustainability data for compliance and trade. In India, BRSR reporting is evolving with BRSR Core, requiring assurance on value-chain metrics. Globally, GRI reporting standards and frameworks like CDP disclosure are reinforcing the same message: integrity is the foundation of compliance and market participation.

Fitsol’s Role: Building Integrity Into Every Data Point

For companies navigating this shift, the challenge lies in scale and complexity. Emissions data is scattered, manual, and error-prone. Fitsol solves this with:

• Automated Data Capture: Direct connections to utilities, ERP systems, and IoT sources minimize errors.

• Audit-Ready Workflows: Data is structured to global standards (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, GRI).

• Verification Integration: Collaboration with accredited third-party verifiers ensures compliance with Decree 11, CSRD, SECR, and BRSR Core audits.

• Market Enablement: By ensuring integrity, Fitsol helps unlock the financial value of verified reductions and credits.

With Decree 11, the UAE has drawn a clear line: climate law without integrity is meaningless. MRV is no longer a reporting exercise but a value driver, turning credible data into compliance, resilience, and opportunity.

With Fitsol’s ESG reporting tools and expertise, organizations can ensure every emission counted is not just compliant, but market-ready.