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The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Act

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Summary

The Act aims to limit emissions of GHGs in a cost-effective manner by means of a system involving the duty to surrender GHG emission allowances and freely transferable emission allowances.

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Issuer

Norway

Year

2004

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

The Norwegian Government (Regjeringen) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water

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