Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) has announced the launch of a new registry platform, ICE GreenTrace, to support the adoption of carbon credits as an asset class. The platform is expected to launch in late 2025 and will provide infrastructure to registries and users throughout the life cycle of a carbon credit. Winrock International’s Environmental Resources Trust (ERT) will be the launch partner, using ICE’s technology for its ACR and ART crediting programs.
ERT, a leading nonprofit with extensive experience in global carbon markets, will leverage ICE’s platform to further enhance the efficiency and integration of the carbon markets. The platform aims to provide market participants with the tools needed to invest in and manage carbon assets confidently.
ICE’s decision to develop a registry platform comes after years of experience in connecting energy and environmental market participants through digital networks. In 2024, ICE traded a record 20.4 million environmental contracts worth over $1 trillion, demonstrating the demand for transparent and efficient market infrastructure.
The launch of ICE GreenTrace represents a significant step towards achieving global climate goals by providing a robust digital infrastructure for carbon credit markets. The platform will offer customers the opportunity to trade and clear energy and environmental products with increased transparency and efficiency.
For more information on ICE’s environmental registry services or to stay updated on progress, interested parties can contact GreenTrace@ICE.com. ICE is a Fortune 500 company that operates digital networks connecting people to opportunities across various asset classes, including futures, equities, options, and environmental products. The company’s mission is to transform and streamline industries to provide customers with access to opportunities in a secure and transparent environment.
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