Escrow-led NZU settlement
Escrow-led settlement is central to CarbonTrader because NZU transactions require trust in both payment and unit delivery steps.
A clearer settlement pathway
The platform is designed to show key settlement stages rather than leaving buyers and sellers to guess what has happened. Funding, NZU confirmation, release and completion events are recorded so users can follow the trade from start to finish.
Reduced uncertainty for both sides
A buyer needs confidence that NZUs will be delivered, while a seller needs confidence that payment has been handled correctly. CarbonTrader uses controlled workflows to reduce the information gap between these two requirements.
Account-based records
Users can review settlement events, payment records, wallet activities and trade statements from their account. These records are useful for operational reconciliation and internal reporting.
Designed for NZU activity
The settlement process reflects the practical needs of New Zealand carbon trading, including ETS details, custody wallet preferences and transaction documentation. Users remain responsible for checking their own tax, accounting and legal obligations.
Where this fits in the wider ETS environment
CarbonTrader is designed to support marketplace and settlement workflows, while the official ETS system remains the record infrastructure for unit holdings and transfers. Participants can read more about ETS accounts through the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register and should make sure their own account details are accurate before requesting delivery outside the CarbonTrader wallet.
Using this part of CarbonTrader responsibly
This page is part of a wider trading and settlement platform, so it should be read with the broader account journey in mind. Public information helps users understand what the platform offers, but important actions such as bidding, responding to buy requests, creating organisation records, changing settlement instructions or using reporting tools require authenticated access and the right permissions.
Before taking action, users should check that their profile is complete, their ETS and bank details are accurate, and any organisation authority has been confirmed internally. Carbon trading can involve operational, accounting, tax and compliance considerations, so clear records matter. CarbonTrader is designed to support those records through account history, notifications, wallet activity, settlement events and reporting tools.
The platform does not provide financial, legal, tax or investment advice. Users should make their own commercial decisions and seek professional advice where appropriate. For official information about the New Zealand emissions trading environment, refer to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register.
For active users, the account area is the best place to keep work organised. It groups verification, profile details, wallet settings, organisations, forestry workflows, RFQs, market data, enterprise reporting, government auction invitations and notifications into clear tabs so users do not need to scroll through every tool at once.
What to do next
New users should start with verification, then complete the trading profile in the account area. Existing users should sign in before taking action so the platform can apply the correct account status, organisation role, wallet preference, settlement instruction and notification settings.
For businesses, it is sensible to decide who is authorised to create opportunities, approve settlement instructions, review reports and respond to notices before active trading begins. That preparation reduces delays when an auction, buy request, RFQ or settlement record needs attention.