Technical Guidance Note on Transaction Integrity for Carbon Markets Infrastructure: Tools and Recommendations

The "Technical Guidance Note on Transaction Integrity for Carbon Markets Infrastructure: Tools and Recommendations" is one of five guidance notes prepared by the Carbon Markets Infrastructure Working Group (CMI WG). This note provides practical guidance to embed transaction integrity within carbon market infrastructure. It highlights key risks and introduces a maturity-based framework to assess and enhance controls across Know Your Client (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABAC) practices. With practical tools and step-by-step guidance, the note aims to support stakeholders in designing proportionate, risk-based safeguards that align with global standards. As carbon markets grow, embedding integrity into core systems and culture is vital to ensure transparency, credibility, and cross-border trust.