A6TRACKER: KNOW BEFORE YOU TRADE

THE GLOBAL ARTICLE
6 READINESS
TRACKER

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IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES. AVOID RISKS. MAKE SMARTER DECISIONS.

The A6Tracker is the first publicly available tool that provides a clear, comprehensive snapshot of country readiness to participate in carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Whether you're a carbon buyer, project developer, government official, or climate investor, the A6Tracker helps you make informed decisions in high-integrity carbon markets.

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The Tracker is a joint initiative by the Climate Action Center of Excellence (CACE) and emsurge, combining regulatory insight, market intelligence and digitalisation to drive climate ambition through credible carbon markets.

CACE - Climate Action Center of Excellence
In partnership with emsurge

WHY THE A6 TRACKER?

Navigating carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement can be complex. The CACE A6 Country Readiness Tracker on emsurge brings clarity - helping governments, investors, buyers and project developers assess national readiness and feasibility of carbon opportunities at a glance.

We take a deep-dive into the countries advancing the fastest with Article 6 compliance.

WHAT IT DOES

The Tracker evaluates a country's preparedness to generate or host high integrity carbon credits under Article 6 or CORSIA.

Measures progress across regulatory, technical, and institutional readiness

Helps buyers identify credible host countries for the export of A6 carbon credits

Flags gaps and opportunities for capacity building and investment

Provides a one stop shop for information on which countries have frameworks, the LoAs with initial Reports exist, and which countries are most likely to deliver CORSIA eligible credits

Integrated with the CACE ITMO auction platform, providing participants with confidence in the credits they buy

Article 6 Readiness Status

Historical action and current the progress being made on MRV systems, Letters of Authorisation, and more.

Article 6 Framework

National laws, institutional mandates, approval processes, and registry systems.

NDC Alignment

Ensures carbon markets support, not undermine national climate targets.

WHY USE THE A6 TRACKER?

Navigate with Confidence

Know which countries are truly ready to authorize and transfer Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs).

Reduce Risk

Avoid double counting, regulatory gaps, or investment misalignment with NDCs.

Unlock Opportunity

Find high-potential countries and sectors aligned with your investment strategy.

Keep Pace with CORSIA and Article 6.2

Track national readiness as compliance markets drive demand and pressure for quality.

EXAMPLE INDICATORS

Has the country submitted its first Biennial Transparency Report?

Has it developed an official Article 6 Framework? Is it aligned with UNFCCC requirements for Article 6 participation?

Are Letters of Authorisation (LoAs) being issued?

Is there a registry in place to prevent double counting?

Does the country have a Designated National Authority and the legal and technical capacity to authorise corresponding adjustments?

WHAT'S INSIDE?

Comprehensive data and insights to support your carbon market decisions

12-Point Country Readiness Scorecard

Covers legislation, authorizations, inventory adjustments, and transparency frameworks.

19-Point Article 6 Framework Checklist

Detailed insight into regulatory environments and institutional alignment.

Verified DNA Contacts

Official focal points for carbon cooperation.

NDC-Aligned Sectoral Data

Mitigation targets across conditional, unconditional, and combined NDCs.

Original Documents & Sources

Direct links to national frameworks, NDCs, and bilateral agreements.

Investment Risk Index

Based on World Bank and World Justice Project governance indicators.

Sanctions Alerts

Up-to-date flags on geopolitical risk.

WHO GETS FREE ACCESS?

The A6Tracker is free for:

Carbon buyers

Project Developers

Climate investors and fund managers

Government agencies

Emstream platform users

Banks and MDBs engaging in A6 finance

Qualify for free access?

Others are welcome to register:

Consultants

Brokers

Technology providers

Rating agencies

News services

USD $5.000/year Standard subscription fee

50% DISCOUNT For organizations with fewer than 10 employees or based in a non-OECD country

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THE GLOBAL ARTICLE 6 READINESS TRACKER