Emissions Trading Scheme

European finance ministers say new levies could help drive global carbon-cutting efforts

French emissions exchange to launch new contract to help businesses prepare for phase three of EU Emissions Trading System

European Commission asks member states to approve changes to rules and systems underpinning carbon registries

Transparency International urges businesses and governments to strengthen anti-fraud efforts and address green policy loopholes

Tom Young takes the microscope to the latest proposals for Asia's first emissions trading scheme

International Emissions Trading Association calls for immediate security upgrades as Commission ends three-month suspension on EU carbon registries

Carbon Retirement urges small and medium emitters to become "carbon-neutral" and boost voluntary offset market

European Commission launches consultation on design of new cap-and-trade reporting legislation

Analyst firm predicts carbon tax will drive renewables investment, but could affect UK competitiveness

Climate commissioner Connie Hedegaard discusses compatibility of the two programmes with state governor Jerry Brown