Buying and selling credits and market information

Resources to help landholders and developers make decisions about buying and selling credits.

The resources on this page are intended to help landholders and developers understand how credits are traded, whether there is demand for and supply of credits, and how to price credits. 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the information provided. However, you should exercise judgement when using this information and consider obtaining expert advice.

Biodiversity credits and trading

Credits demand

Credit buyers can include private development proponents or philanthropic buyers, and government agencies. 

There are several sources of information about current and potential future demand for biodiversity credits. These include:

Credits currently in demand:

The Department of Planning and Environment has recently released Credits Near Me NSW, a mobile and web app that allows users to spatially identify the potential supply and demand for biodiversity credits across New South Wales.

More information and links to the the app can be found on the Credits Near Me NSW app page.

Credits that may be wanted in the future: 

Credits supply 

There are several sources of information about current and potential supply of biodiversity credits. These include:

The Department of Planning and Environment has recently released Credits Near Me NSW, a mobile and web app that allows users to spatially identify the potential supply and demand for biodiversity credits across New South Wales.

More information and links to the the app can be found on the Credits Near Me NSW app page.

Find buyers and sellers of credits

There are many ways to find buyers and sellers of credits.

Estimate credit prices

Ultimately, it is up to buyers and sellers of credits to agree on a fair price. A range of information is available to help landholders and developers estimate the fair price of credits.  

Credit transactions