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Second Safeguard compliance year sees 10.8 mln ACCUs surrendered

Published 05:12 on April 15, 2026 / Last updated at 08:26 on April 15, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific)

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The second compliance cycle of Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism has seen entities retire 13.4 mln emissions units surrendered, with covered emissions falling 2.3%, according to data published Wednesday.
The second compliance cycle of Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism has seen entities retire 13.4 mln emissions units surrendered, with covered emissions falling 2.3%, according to data published Wednesday.


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