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Tender for authorized Article 6.4 Emission Reductions: Germany's Initiative to Offset Government Business Travel

Dokumenttyp News , Klimaschutzprojekte , 07/10/2026

The German Federal Government generally follows the principle of “avoid first, then reduce and finally offset” greenhouse gas …

Publication of the nEHS auction and sale Report for August 2026

Dokumenttyp News , nEHS , 01/10/2026

In August 2026, four auctions within a price corridor in the national emissions trading system (nEHS) took place. The report …

Auctioning and Selling National Emissions Certificates – August 2026

Dokumenttyp Publication , nEHS , 01/10/2026

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News

Tender for authorized Article 6.4 Emission Reductions: Germany's Initiative to Offset Government Business Travel

Dokumenttyp News , Klimaschutzprojekte , 07/10/2026

The German Federal Government generally follows the principle of “avoid first, then reduce and finally offset” greenhouse gas …

Publication of the nEHS auction and sale Report for August 2026

Dokumenttyp News , nEHS , 01/10/2026

In August 2026, four auctions within a price corridor in the national emissions trading system (nEHS) took place. The report …

DEHSt publishes auction report for August 2026

Dokumenttyp News , Various areas of environmental legislation , 30/09/2026

The German auctions of emission allowances (EUA) for the fourth trading period are held weekly on the European Energy Exchange …

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Dates

CORSIA Annual Sector’s Growth Factor of the previous year published by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 

Dokumenttyp Date , Luftverkehr , 31/10/2026

CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation)

Termin im Zeitraum vom: 31/10/2026 - 31/10/2026

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DEHSt informs German aircraft operators subject to CORSIA of their offsetting requirements for the previous year

Dokumenttyp Date , Luftverkehr , 30/11/2026

CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation)

Termin im Zeitraum vom: 30/11/2026 - 30/11/2026

To the appointment

Confirmation of the account details in the UER registry

Dokumenttyp Date , Klimaschutzprojekte , 31/12/2026

UERV, UER Registry

Termin im Zeitraum vom: 31/12/2026 - 31/12/2026

To the appointment

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Publications

Auctioning and Selling National Emissions Certificates – August 2026

Dokumenttyp Publication , nEHS , 01/10/2026

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Auctioning Report: August 2026

Dokumenttyp Publication , Various areas of environmental legislation , 30/09/2026

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Checklist for CBAM declarants during the definitive regime

Dokumenttyp Publication , CBAM , 16/09/2026

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In focus

Natural Climate Protection

Category: Climate projects , from: 01/02/2024

To the topic: Natural Climate Protection

EU Emissions Trading 1 for Maritime Transport

Category: Maritime transport , from: 27/02/2025

To the topic: EU Emissions Trading 1 for Maritime Transport

Voluntary offsetting and climate contributions

Category: Climate projects , from: 28/10/2026

To the topic: Voluntary offsetting and climate contributions

20 years of EU Emissions Trading

Category: Information on EU ETS 1 , from: 15/07/2025

To the topic: 20 years of EU Emissions Trading

Emissionssituation 2024 im Europäischen Emissionshandel 1

Category: Information on EU ETS 1 , from: 15/07/2025

To the topic: Emissionssituation 2024 im Europäischen Emissionshandel 1

Emissions trading rings up record revenues: More than 13 billion euros for climate protection

Category: Auctioning , from: 2023.01.03

To the topic: Emissions trading rings up record revenues: More than 13 billion euros for climate protection

Germany’s 2021 emissions from power stations almost back to pre-pandemic levels

Category: Aviation , from: 2022.07.13

To the topic: Germany’s 2021 emissions from power stations almost back to pre-pandemic levels

The German Emissions Trading Authority

The German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency (UBA) is the competent national authority for implementing the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and National Emissions Trading Scheme (nEHS). In addition, we are the point of contact for international climate protection projects and issues relating to the voluntary carbon market.

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Basic information

Information library

Our tasks are varied and complex. Here we provide you with basic information and frequently asked questions.

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Understanding the European Emissions Trading System

The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS 1) operates on a market economy basis to reduce emissions of climate-damaging gases in Europe.

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Understanding national emission trading

With national emissions trading, Germany introduced another climate protection instrument in 2021 to reduce emissions, especially in the heating and transport sectors.

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Understanding electricity price compensation (SPK)

Electricity price compensation for emissions trading-related indirect CO2 costs (SPK) intends to maintain the international competitiveness of electricity-intensive companies.

To the topic: Understanding electricity price compensation (SPK)

Understanding CBAM

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) complements the European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS 1) and combines protection against carbon leakage with effective carbon pricing.

To the topic: Understanding CBAM

The the German Environment Agency (UBA) 

For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”)

"For our environment″ is the German Environment Agency's motto and sums up what we are there for. 

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