If you hold an account in the Emissions Trading Register, you'll need to complete a number of actions in the Register, such as keeping your account details up to date, or submitting your annual return.

We’ve created a series of guides, videos and factsheets to guide you through each step of the process.

Managing account roles

How to manage Account Operators in the Register (pdf, 608 KB)

How to manage ETS Reporters in the Register (pdf, 540 KB)

How to Open an Account for a new Account Holder in the Emissions Trading Scheme (pdf, 1.4 MB)

How to change an Account Holder's details in the Emissions Trading Register (pdf, 529 KB)

How to add or remove parties from an existing Account Holder in the Emissions Trading Register (pdf, 583 KB)

How to add or remove an Authorised Person (pdf, 483 KB)

Video explaining how to manage your NZETR Holding Account to participate in Auctioning (EPA Vimeo channel)

Completing tasks

How to upload a signed Account Holder declaration form into the Register (pdf, 710 KB) 

How to surrender emission units to meet your obligations in the ETS (pdf, 409 KB)

How to complete a repayment of emission units (pdf, 348 KB)

How to transfer emission units from one account to another

Guidance videos

Take a look at our collection of videos to help you navigate the Emissions Trading Register:

ETS videos - EPA Vimeo channel