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Bundesgesetz über ein System für den Handel mit Treibhausgasemissionszertifikaten (Emissionszertifikategesetz 2011 – EZG 2011)

Federal law on a system for trading in greenhouse gas emission certificates (Emission Certificates Act 2011 – EZG 2011)

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Summary

The aim of this federal law is to create a system for trading in greenhouse gas emission certificates in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective and economically efficient manner.

Issuer

Austria

Year

2011

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes, Bundesministerium für Finanzen (Government)

Instrument type

Law

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Text analysis

    • Moderate 0.70%
    • Low 0.00%
    • E focus: climate change, energy, environment, greenhouse gas, land use, pollution, waste, emissions
    • G focus: risk management, audit
    • Arts, Manufacturing, Mining, Transportation