Allowance Trading
/ˈæləʊəns ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A market-based system allowing entities to buy and sell emission allowances to comply with environmental regulations.
The company engaged in allowance trading to meet its carbon emission targets efficiently.
Forms
- allowance trading
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Commentary
Allowance trading is pivotal in environmental law, enabling flexible compliance with emission limits through market mechanisms.
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