New Zealand Owned & Operated

Carbon market infrastructure for trading, auctions and settlement

Carbon Trader® gives verified organisations one secure place to access NZU listings, buy requests, structured auctions, RFQ workflows, custody wallets and escrow-led settlement - with every major checkpoint visible from account access through to delivery.

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Built for more than marketplace trades

Market access, private programmes and settlement workflows can all sit inside the same controlled platform layer.

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Secondary market trading

Listings, buy requests and account-based transaction workflows.

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Structured auctions

Invitation-only auction programmes with controlled participation.

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RFQ and block trades

Private negotiation workflows for specific counterparties or larger transactions.

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Settlement and delivery

Escrow checkpoints, custody support and NZU delivery options.

What the platform gives you

A controlled operating layer for carbon market transactions

From public marketplace activity to invitation-only auction programmes, Carbon Trader® supports the workflows needed to manage participants, documents, bids, settlement instructions, notifications and NZU delivery.

It brings trading, approvals and operational oversight into one account-based environment, helping teams move from enquiry to settlement with fewer manual handovers, while restricted access keeps sensitive auction and transaction details where they belong.

Access is controlled by design

Public information, approved account tools and restricted programmes are separated so each user only sees the workflows they are meant to access.

Public information

Platform pages, service information and selected market content remain publicly viewable.

Approved accounts

Verified participants access trading workflows, settlement tracking and operational tools inside their account.

Restricted programmes

Eligibility-gated auctions, bid activity, documents and participant access stay limited to authorised users.

Carbon Trader®

A clearer way to trade NZUs in New Zealand

Carbon Trader® is designed to help verified participants buy, sell and settle NZUs in a secure, structured environment. Whether you are looking to respond to a listing, publish a buy request, or complete a trade with clear oversight, the platform is built to make the process easier to follow.

Carbon Trader® has been built for the realities of the New Zealand carbon market, where trust, timing, documentation and settlement discipline all matter. Our role is to provide a clear marketplace experience that supports NZU transactions from initial listing or request through to payment, settlement and record keeping.

How it works

Trade in a simple step-by-step process

New users should be able to understand the process quickly. Carbon Trader® keeps the main stages clear from sign-up through to settlement.

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Create your account

Start by creating your account and completing the information needed to begin verification.

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Complete verification

Verify your identity and account details so you can access trading features safely.

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Browse or publish opportunities

View live NZU listings and buy requests, or create your own once your account is approved.

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Complete settlement

Follow the guided settlement process and track progress directly in your account.

Ready to trade or list NZUs?

Start with verified access, then manage trading activity in one place.

Whether you are looking to buy, sell, monitor the market or manage carbon trading activity for an organisation, Carbon Trader® gives you a structured way to participate.

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Why choose us

Practical tools for verified NZU market participants

Carbon Trader® is designed around verified access, practical trading tools and controlled settlement processes. Every part of the platform is built to reduce friction while keeping important transaction steps visible, traceable and secure.

Participants can use the marketplace to view available NZU listings, create buy requests, place bids, use buy-now options where available, and manage settlement activity through a dedicated account area. For organisations and professional users, Carbon Trader® also supports team access, reporting, secure system connections and oversight tools that help keep trading activity organised.

Behind the scenes, the platform includes identity checks, role-based permissions, audit trails, notification workflows and secure payment and settlement processes. This makes Carbon Trader® suitable for both occasional NZU users and more active market participants who need a dependable operational platform.

Carbon units are managed through official ETS infrastructure, including the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register, while Carbon Trader® focuses on marketplace access, workflow discipline, records and settlement visibility.

Marketplace

Current NZU activity

Public marketplace information appears here when approved listings and buy requests are available. Trading actions require an approved account.

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Our services

NZU marketplace, settlement and account management tools

Carbon Trader® combines marketplace access, settlement workflows and account management tools for New Zealand carbon market participants.

NZU marketplace listings

List NZUs for sale or browse available units through a dedicated carbon trading marketplace. Listings support clear pricing, availability, seller information and transaction pathways.

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Buy requests

Create or respond to buy requests when you want to source NZUs at a preferred price, quantity or timeframe. Buyers can signal demand and sellers can identify serious opportunities.

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Auctions and bidding

Carbon Trader® supports auction-based trading where sellers can invite competitive bidding within a structured process. Auction tools help manage bid timing, activity history and settlement steps.

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Escrow-led settlement

Settlement workflows are designed to give both parties better visibility over payment, release and completion steps. Each transaction stage is documented and controlled.

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Organisation accounts

Businesses can manage trading activity through organisation-level access, team roles and account oversight. This helps internal teams keep trading and reporting aligned.

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Reporting and records

Users can access transaction history, settlement records and reporting tools from the account area. These features support reconciliation and operational review.

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Join Carbon Trader®

Start with verification, then build your trading profile

Start with secure identity verification, then complete the trading details needed for account review. Once approved, your account centre will help you manage listings, buy requests, settlement instructions, wallet preferences and notifications.

Verified details first

Identity and contact checks are handled before your trading profile is submitted, helping keep account information cleaner and more reliable.

Built for practical trading

Complete business, ETS, bank and account preference information so the platform has the information needed for controlled settlement workflows.

Your account centre then keeps the next steps visible in-app, by email, and by SMS as your application moves through review, approval, and settlement.
FAQs

Helpful questions for new users

These answers are written for people who are new to the platform and want a simple explanation of how things work.

Who can use Carbon Trader®?

Carbon Trader® is intended for New Zealand carbon market participants, including businesses, landowners, brokers, professional advisers and organisations that buy, sell or manage NZUs. Some platform features require account approval, identity verification or organisation-level permissions before they can be used.

Do I need to create an account before trading?

Yes. Trading features require an approved account so the platform can apply the right identity, access and security checks. Public marketplace information may be visible without logging in, but buying, selling, bidding and settlement actions require authenticated access.

Can I use Carbon Trader® for occasional NZU transactions?

Yes. The platform is designed for both occasional users and active participants, with tools that support simple listings, buy-now transactions, buy requests and more structured trading workflows.

How does Carbon Trader® help with transaction confidence?

Carbon Trader® uses verified access, controlled workflows, audit trails, account permissions and settlement tracking to make each transaction easier to manage. The aim is to reduce uncertainty by making key steps clear and recorded.

Is Carbon Trader® financial advice?

No. Carbon Trader® provides marketplace, account, reporting and settlement tools for carbon trading activity, but it does not provide financial, legal, tax or investment advice. Participants should seek their own professional advice before making carbon market decisions.

Carbon Trader®

Carbon Trader® is a New Zealand carbon trading marketplace built to support clearer NZU buying, selling, settlement and reporting. From verified onboarding through to auctions, buy requests, escrow-led settlement and organisation-level tools, the platform gives participants a practical way to manage carbon trading activity online.

Main towns in our service area

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Lower Hutt, Palmerston North, Napier, Hastings, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Whangarei, Nelson, Invercargill, Whanganui, Gisborne, Timaru, Blenheim, Taupo, Queenstown, Ashburton, Oamaru, Pukekohe, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Masterton, Levin, Kapiti, Rangiora, Rolleston, Greymouth, Whakatane, Kerikeri, Tokoroa, Gore, Wanaka, Hawera, Feilding, Matamata, Morrinsville, Warkworth, Thames, Balclutha, Alexandra