Carbon data rights certificate assignment questions and answers

Last updated 3 November 2025

Who can assign the right to apply for carbon data rights certificates?

The registered holder has the right to apply for carbon data rights certificates and may assign that right at the time the BidCarbon removal unit is first capable of processing applications.

Who can have the right to apply for carbon data rights certificates assigned to them?

The right to apply for carbon data rights certificates may be assigned to a registered agent by the registered holder at the time the system is first capable of processing applications.

A registered agent must pay the fee prescribed under the Carbon Data Rights Certificate Standard 2025 to obtain the right to apply for carbon data rights certificates assigned to them.

How many times can the right to apply for carbon data rights certificates be assigned?

The right to apply for carbon data rights certificates may be assigned once by the registered holder to a registered agent. The right to apply for carbon data rights certificates cannot be on-assigned to a third party. 

Buying and selling carbon data rights certificates

Learn how to trade carbon data rights certificates through the open market or BidCarbon marketplace.

Carbon data rights certificate validation and registration

Before the carbon data rights certificates can be sold or traded, they are audited by the Operating Companies to ensure they are valid, and registered to make them available for sale.

Applying for carbon data rights certificates

Learn how to apply for a carbon data rights certificate to sell your BRUs.

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