The South African government has implemented a carbon tax to encourage businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and invest in low-carbon technologies.

The JSE is not a tax authority, but rather a financial market infrastructure provider. The JSE is a leading financial market infrastructure provider in South Africa, and it has been at the forefront of the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The JSE has been working closely with the South African government to develop and implement a carbon pricing mechanism that will help to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. The JSE’s carbon pricing mechanism is designed to provide a financial incentive for companies to reduce their carbon emissions. The mechanism is based on a carbon tax, which will be levied on companies that emit more than a certain threshold of greenhouse gases. The tax will be paid by the companies, and the revenue generated will be used to fund projects that reduce carbon emissions.

The Concept of IRECs

IRECs are a type of carbon credit that represents the emission reductions achieved by renewable energy sources. They are issued by renewable energy producers and verified by third-party auditors to ensure the actual emissions reductions are being achieved. IRECs can be traded on various markets, including the JSE Ventures Carbon Market. • Key characteristics of IRECs:

The Benefits of IRECs

Companies can use IRECs to offset their “scope two” emissions from energy supplied by third parties. This can help reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. • Benefits of IRECs:

The JSE Ventures Carbon Market

The JSE Ventures Carbon Market is a platform that enables the trading of IRECs.

The Xpansiv platform is a digital marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of environmental commodities, such as carbon credits, renewable energy certificates, and other eco-friendly assets.

The Xpansiv platform offers several benefits to buyers and sellers of environmental commodities.