Carbon Trade eXchange Launched New Trading Platform
The new Corporate One platform for institutional investors standardizes fees to $0.10 per credit.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Investing
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Carbon Trade eXchange has launched its Corporate One platform, designed to facilitate institutional carbon credit trading with simplified fee structures. The platform provides access to projects across more than 40 countries.
Why it matters
The platform aims to lower transaction costs and streamline registry logistics by removing variable commissions and account-opening fees. It is designed to improve market liquidity and efficiency for institutional participants.
The platform charges a flat fee of US$0.10 per credit per side, replacing traditional variable commissions. It supports trading for carbon credits valued at US$10 per tonne or higher across a portfolio of 320 projects.
The players
Carbon Trade eXchange
An international exchange operator that manages platforms for trading carbon credits and environmental assets.
Westpac Bank
A financial services provider that integrates foreign-exchange capabilities into trading platforms.
The details
Corporate One replaces complex fee structures with a transparent, flat-fee model for every transaction. It utilizes the Continuous Trading Contract to enable 24/7 electronic settlements, integrated with live foreign-exchange services from Westpac Bank. These mechanical shifts are intended to reduce the operational friction typically associated with institutional carbon registries.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: The Corporate One platform officially launched.
Money Landscape
This development follows the industry trend toward digitizing and simplifying global carbon market registries. It marks a shift away from traditional, variable-fee brokerage models toward streamlined electronic platforms.
Institutional investors can expect lower overhead when executing carbon credit transactions due to the elimination of account fees. Decisions regarding platform usage should be discussed with a professional to assess how these structural changes affect specific institutional trade execution costs.
The takeaway
The move toward a flat-fee, 24/7 trading model signals a maturing market for carbon credits. Institutional participants should review their current transaction costs to determine if these new, simplified fee structures offer long-term savings over their existing arrangements.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Biochar Today.
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