South Africa
Carbon Tax Act
Summary Description
Implements a carbon pricing programme involving a carbon tax and offset system in agriculture.
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Policy
Status
In force
Legal Value
N/A
Date Enacted
2019
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Carbon Tax Act, 2019 (South Africa)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Implements an Agricultural carbon tax, an offset system, and a tax-free allowance on expenses to reduce carbon emissions as part of South Africa's strategy to reduce GHG emissions by 34% by 2020 and 42% by 2025 (as per the 2011 National Climate Change Response Policy).
Weaknesses
- Will likely only apply to farms and enterprises which exceed the threshold value of 100,000 tons of carbon emissions per year.
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