The “FASTER” principles presented in this report lay out an approach that focuses on the emerging design features for successful and cost-effective carbon pricing policies drawn from initial and growing experience around the world. By maintaining a focus on fairness, alignment with existing policies, stability, transparency, efficiency, and reliability, the FASTER principles show that a well-designed carbon pricing instrument can provide the flexibility, and certainty for a thriving business, and investment climate, while effectively reducing emissions. Case studies provide concrete examples of how the principles are being implemented in practice.