About ECX

The European Climate Exchange (ECX) is the leading marketplace for trading carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Europe and internationally.

ECX currently trades two types of carbon credits: EU allowances (EUAs) and Certified Emission Reductions (CERs).

Trading on ECX began in April 2005, when futures contracts launched on European carbon dioxide emissions, known as EU Allowances, with options on EUAs following in October 2006. Futures and Options on CERs were introduced in 2008, further cementing ECX's position as the industry benchmark for carbon trading globally. In 2009, two new spot-like contracts were added, the EUA and CER Daily Futures contracts. 

ECX volumes are experiencing tremendous growth. ECX 2009 volumes increased by 82% year on year equivalent to €68 billion.

ECX carbon contracts are listed for trading on ICE Futures Europe (the former International Petroleum Exchange).  ECX and ICE Futures Europe have a partnership whereby ECX manages the product development and marketing of its emissions contracts and ICE lists those contracts on its electronic trading platform.  All contracts are cleared by ICE Clear Europe, enjoy standardised terms and are regulated by the UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA).  

Over 100 leading global businesses have signed up for membership to trade ECX emissions products. In addition, several thousand traders around the world have access to the ECX emissions market on ICE Futures Europe via banks and brokers.
 
ECX is a member of the Climate Exchange Plc group of companies. Other member companies include the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) and the Chicago Climate Futures Exchange (CCFE). Climate Exchange Plc (CLE) is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. ECX offices are located in London.
 
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