Emissions Trading - Design Parameters

Introduction

Emissions trading schemes differ considerably in design. They do however have a common set of design parameters upon which schemes can be compared - the ETS Design Parameters.

ETS Design Parameters

Through our analysis of existing and developing emissions trading schemes, we have identified the key design parameters that have a material effect on trading scheme participants. Some of these are shown schematically below:

ETS Parameters

Our Expertise

We can help you to understand the impacts of design parameters on your business

  • Understanding the ETS Design Parameters will minimise your costs and maximise your opportunities from trading.
  • Our work includes (refer publications):
    • detailed assessment of EU-ETS National Allocation Plans from country down to industry sector and through to specific site level.
    • comparative analysis of NZ ETS, Au CPRS and EU ETS designs
  • We have specific expertise on assessing how international competitiveness impacts have been addressed.

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