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Environmental Emission Trading System (ETS)

Punjab's Emission Trading System is Pakistan's first market-based environmental compliance mechanism. Industrial facilities receive emission allowances; those that reduce emissions below their cap can trade surplus units with higher-emitting facilities, creating economic incentives for cleaner production.

Environmental Emission Trading System (ETS)
Directorate Head

Directorate Head

Director / In-Charge

Core Functions

  • Punjab's Emission Trading System is Pakistan's first market-based environmental compliance mechanism. Industrial facilities receive emission allowances; those that reduce emissions below their cap can trade surplus units with higher-emitting facilities, creating economic incentives for cleaner production.
  • Enforcement and telemetry integration across provincial installations.
  • Public consultation, licensing certification, and environmental impact assessment.

Key Initiatives

Initiative 01

Provincial Clean Air Initiative

Initiative 02

PEQS Compliance Drive