Industrial annual reports and compliance framework
Last updated on March 18, 2026
The B.C. Industrial Emissions Reporting System (BCIERS) is used for reporting under the Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act (GGIRCA) and the B.C. Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS). This system enables operators to submit annual reports online.
Access the B.C. Industrial Emissions Reporting System: Launch BCIERS
On this page
- Submission requirements and deadlines
- Submissions process
- Compliance and enforcement policy and procedures
Submission requirements and deadlines
For reporting operations
When required, operators of reporting operations must submit annual emission reports and verification statements. These submissions are due by May 31 of each year for the previous reporting year.
For regulated operations
Operators of regulated operations in the B.C. OBPS must submit annual emission and compliance reports along with verification statements. These submissions are due by May 31 of each year. BCIERS integrates emission reporting and compliance reporting into a single submission.
If emissions exceed the compliance threshold, operators of regulated operations must submit a Compliance Obligation Report by November 30. They must provide a detailed account of how the compliance obligation for the reporting period has been satisfied.
For requirements on the verification of annual reports, please visit the Verify industrial greenhouse gas emissions webpage
Submission process
Access BCIERS
Log in to BCIERS with your Business BCeID to access the reporting platform.
Report
Select the reporting year and operation you want to report for, then enter emission and production data as needed.
Verify
Upload verification statement to BCIERS, if required.
Submit
Submit and sign off on verified report in BCIERS.
Errors and corrections
For errors and corrections to previously submitted reports:
- Log in to BCIERS with your Business BCeID to access the reporting platform
- Find the impacted report
- Click More Actions
- Click Create Supplementary Report
If you need to report for the 2023 calendar year or earlier, please contact GHGRegulator@gov.bc.ca for assistance.
Compliance and enforcement policy and procedures
The GGIRCA Compliance and Enforcement Policy and Procedure (PDF, 150.1KB) supports the Province in implementing and achieving compliance with the GGIRCA and its regulations. An updated version of this document will be released soon.
The GGIRCA is also closely related to the Compliance Management Framework (PDF, 1.3MB). These documents establish a transparent and structured approach for both regulators and industry to achieve compliance with the Act.