Registry

About the registry

The Austrian emissions trading registry is an electronic database for the administration of emissions allowances. The registry ensures the precise tracking of holdings, issuances, transfers, cancellations and retirements of allowances and Kyoto units. Therefore, the registry enables Austrian companies to perform transactions such as trading allowances and retiring them at the end of the commitment period.

The verified emissions of installations are also entered into the registry. In this way, it can be verified whether companies hold sufficient allowances in order to cover their emissions.

In line with the legal provisions, the Austrian emissions trading registry is jointly managed by Umweltbundesamt GmbH and ECRA GmbH. Umweltbundesamt GmbH has the overall responsibility for the management of the registry and serves as a contact point for national and international authorities. ECRA GmbH, on the other hand, is responsible for the operational management of the registry and provides account holders with information and support.