Registry Administration

ERS REGISTRY HOSTING AND ACCESS

1. The ERS Registry is hosted by APX.  
2. The ERS Registry can be accessed at registry.ers.org.

ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY

The ERS Registry is administered by the ERS Secretariat. Only Secretariat associates are authorised to issue, cancel, and convert Restoration Units.

ROLES & PERMISSIONS IN THE REGISTRY

1. The ERS Registry offers four distinct roles, each with specific permissions and responsibilities. These roles are built into the technical specificities of our Registry and cannot be bypassed. 
2. Registry Administrator. Registry Administrators have the highest level of permissions, including the management of units, Projects, and users. This role is held by the Director of ERS Secretariat.
3. Secretariat. Secretariat users can issue and manage units, including the ability to convert, transfer and cancel PRUs and VRUs. 
4. Certification. Certification users are responsible for creating and managing Projects within the Registry. They have the capability to upload Project-related files and update Project status. 
5. Account Holder. Account Holders (such as Developers or Restoration Unit Buyers) have the authority to hold Restoration Units in their accounts and manage them, including transferring and retiring units.

GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT

1. The governance of the ERS Registry includes ensuring that roles and permissions are assigned and managed effectively. To maintain integrity and transparency within the Registry, governance mechanisms include:
   1. The ERS Secretariat commitment to enforcing the Registry procedures;
   2. Annual reviews of user permissions and roles to prevent unauthorised access;
   3. Annual audit of the ERS Secretariat and Certification teams and of the ERS Registry by a third-party auditor. 

COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

1. The ERS Registry must adhere to all relevant regulations and standards governing carbon markets, including but not limited to the following accreditation schemes:
   1. CORSIA;
   2. ICROA;
   3. IC-VCM.
2. The ERS Registry publicly commits to supporting initiatives working to enable transparency in the carbon market, notably CADTrust.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

The ERS Registry is committed to continuously improving its operations and user experience. Feedback from users and stakeholders is actively sought to enhance the Registry's functionality and ensure alignment with best market practices. More details can be found in the ERS Programme.