Emissions trading

Principles of emissions trading

This section explains the principles and advantages of emissions trading.

Expansion of the emission trading system

This section explains the expansion of the emission trading system

Linking the European and the Swiss Emissions Trading Systems

The Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) of the EU and Switzerland have been linked.

Tradable units

Here you find an overview of tradable allowances and Kyoto units.

Emission trading units from project activities

Can mitigation projects (e.g. in Austria) generate emission trading units?

Use of project credits

This section explains how CERs and ERUs may be used for meeting compliance obligations.

Dates

Important deadlines in emissions trading