Emissions Trading Scheme
We run the Emissions Trading Scheme, Aotearoa New Zealand's primary response to climate change. We can help you access the Register and find out your obligations.
Changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme since 2020
Find out how these changes might affect you.
About the Emissions Trading Scheme
The New Zealand ETS was created through the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (the Act).
Participating in the ETS
As a Participant in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme there are certain obligations you must meet.
Industries in the Emissions Trading Scheme
Depending on what your organisation does, you may be obliged to take part in the scheme or choose to take part.
About the Emissions Trading Register
We operate the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register (the Register), which is New Zealand’s national registry for emission units, including those owned by the …
Industrial allocations
Allocations of New Zealand Units are given to businesses carrying out certain activities. Find out who's eligible and how to apply.
Market information
Find information on transaction trends and volumes, emission units transferred, privately held units and historical data.
ETS reports
Reports are grouped by topic and contain current data as well as historic data from previous reports.