Carbon Expert–Reducing Emissions and Carbon Trading

Carbon-Expert is a global company, with offices in London, Gibraltar and Spain, with over 10 years of blue chip experience. We source and trade Voluntary Emission Reduction Credits (VERs) to help companies and individuals offset their CO2 emissions and help mitigate the harmful effects of climate change worldwide.

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Carbon Expert - News and Reviews on Carbon Credits and Carbon Trading

Carbon Loses Gains as Europe Debt Crisis Outweighs Durban Deal

Carbon prices gave up gains on speculation Europe’s debt crisis will depress demand even as the world’s largest polluters back away from positions that have stymied global climate talks.

China, the world’s biggest emitter, and India agreed at the climate summit that ended yesterday in Durban, South Africa, to take part in talks starting next year that would bind them for the first time to emission reductions. The U.S., the second- biggest emitter, also signed on to plan led by Europe to reach a global agreement by 2015 to restrict greenhouse gases linked to climate change by 2020.

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Carbon Expert–Carbon Credit and Trading News Stories

Carbon Expert provides access for our clients to the carbon credit trading market in an innovative and forward thinking way, offering OTC trading of VERs via its network of professional carbon brokers.

Selection of news stories from around the world.

Carbon Expert - News Stories From Around The World

Carbon Expert provides access for our clients to the carbon credit trading market in an innovative and forward thinking way, offering OTC trading of VERs via its network of professional carbon brokers.

We have a commitment to the alternative green market sector, and are a leading international broker of carbon credits. In a market now worth approximately US$144 billion, the carbon market is set to eclipse all preceding markets. Carbon is having a major impact on energy markets and prices. Its effects are impacting upon energy producers, utilities and increasing numbers of manufacturers.

For Carbon Trading  News Stories from around the world

How Are Carbon Emissions Being Reduced?

 

Increasing carbon emissions have been a large talking point in the world and many world leaders have gathered together to try and reduce this. The threat that many people face is one of global warming and one that can have bad consequences if it’s not dealt with adequately. There are many ways individuals and businesses are cutting down on carbon emissions. In many ways being eco friendly grants businesses a certain status that is admired by many people. However besides this, governments have opted in for the use of carbon credits which can be used as incentives to reduce overall carbon output.

Carbon credits are part of an overall scheme but within this scheme there are two defining markets. The first one is the voluntary market; this is where businesses and individuals can purchase credits during individual or business activities. The credits in this market go straight to fund environmental projects such as the plantation of forests or research into new renewable energy sources.

The second type of market is the mandatory market which means companies are required by law to purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions. The standard procedure which takes place is called ‘cap and trade’ this is where companies have a certain amount of time and a limit of carbon emissions. If they’re under this limit they can sell off the carbon credits to polluting companies. However if they’re over they will have to purchase credits from greener companies to offset the fact they’re over polluting.

This has been shown to encourage businesses to be more competitive with their carbon emissions as there is a financial incentive. This financial incentive means that the greener your company is the more it will earn via the sale of carbon credits. This can lead to more growth and thus even greener technologies being developed.

Some ways businesses can reduce their carbon output are by using more energy efficient things or using the ones they have less. This can include using energy efficient bulbs, using recyclable paper, having solar panels on the building, turning the heating down and make improvements to the buildings insulation.

Due to the regulations in place and the desire for businesses to become more environmentally friendly, it has caused the carbon market to grow pretty rapidly. Since it’s grown so fast it’s provided many opportunities for investors to make a lot of money and increase their portfolio.

Companies like Carbon-Expert are a leading carbon broker in the market with many years worth of experience from their experts. Using a company like this will allow you to quickly get access to the rapidly growing carbon trading market and provide you with opportunities you wouldn’t normally have received.

How Are Carbon Emissions Being Reduced?

Increasing carbon emissions have been a large talking point in the world and many world leaders have gathered together to try and reduce this. The threat that many people face is one of global warming and one that can have bad consequences if it’s not dealt with adequately. There are many ways individuals and businesses are cutting down on carbon emissions. In many ways being eco friendly grants businesses a certain status that is admired by many people. However besides this, governments have opted in for the use of carbon credits which can be used as incentives to reduce overall carbon output.

Britain’s future will be built on low carbon, says Miliband

Ed Miliband told the Labour Party Conference last week that Britain’s future would be built on "low carbon and high tech" and proposed a "new bargain" in which climate change and the environment played an essential part.

Is your business at risk of being charged with ecocide?

Campaign for new international law gains momentum as lawyers prepare to stage mock ecocide trial

A lawyer campaigning for the mass destruction of ecosystems to be officially recognised as an international crime has revealed that her campaign could be successfully completed within 18 months.

Carbon offset markets key to $100bn climate finance target – World Bank

Removing fossil fuel subsidies, pricing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at $25 a tonne and a thriving carbon offset market are key to providing the developing world with $100 billion a year in climate finance, according to a leaked World Bank report.

The target for industrialised countries to provide developing countries with climate finance of $100 billion a year by 2020 was set out at the Copenhagen climate conference in 2009.

Carbon-Expert news: South African miner registers carbon credit project

South African miner Gold Fields' innovative methane capture project at its Beatrix mine in Welkom has been registered as a Clean Development Mechanism project with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), allowing the company to earn carbon credits.

Five steps to drive business towards a low carbon economy

 

by Alan Brown for The Guardian

It is one thing to see climate change science becoming increasingly accepted, or even to have reached a tipping point in public and political opinion; it is quite another to expect that we will somehow meet the ambitious goals necessary to see greenhouse gas concentrations peak at a reasonable level.

Carbon Expert – Government hints at green stimulus plans

Business secretary Vince Cable praises efforts to promote investment in energy efficiency and clean energy

Vince Cable has hinted that the government is planning to step up support for the UK's low carbon economy, hailing the successful launch of the Green Investment Bank and promising that a green economic stimulus package remains a top priority for the Liberal Democrats.

Carbon Expert news: Scotland cuts CO2 emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland have fallen by 28.9 per cent since 1990, according to latest official statistics published recently.

The Rise of the Carbon Trading Market

There is ever increasing scientific evidence, for the effects of global warming. The effects can be observed by our planet’s changes in global temperatures, rising sea levels and more examples than ever before of extreme weather. This means that the greenhouse gasses on the planet are in need of stabilisation. The 21^st Century has seen the rise of the carbon trading market, as a means of dealing with these important issues.

Carbon Expert news: Solar Panels to reduce Council’s Carbon Footprint

NEW solar panels are to be installed on North Tyneside council buildings and homes to help save money.

Carbon news: UK law firms to advocate corporate carbon targets

The UK's legal sector has launched a major new climate change initiative that should see almost a third of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales announce public carbon emissions targets.

Investing in the Environment by Carbon Offsetting

Carbon offsetting is arguably one of the most effective means of curbing unavoidable emissions while also accelerating the roll out of clean technologies in developing countries.

Carbon Expert News: Ford's new wind turbine makes greener cars

Ford has cut the ribbon on a third wind turbine at its Dagenham Diesel Centre in Essex allowing the expanded factory to get all its electricity from renewable sources.

Carbon Expert - How can I reduce my carbon footprint?

In the Home or Office

The most effective ways to reduce emissions are to:

• Fit insulation – A quarter of a houses heat is lost through the roof
• Install Draught Excluders
• Install Double Glazing
• Upgrade your Boiler

Simple steps you can take are to:

• Switch off appliances – Leaving unused appliances on costs approximately £800 million every year in the UK alone
• Only boil as much water as you need
• Walk short journeys instead of driving
• Cut down on food wastage
• Get a home energy check

Extra steps you can take are to:

• Switch to energy saving light bulbs
• Recycle everything your local council will collect
• Buy energy saving appliances
• Eat more local food – Cuts down on air miles, you can even grow your own fruit and vegetables
• When doing home improvements, you could install renewable technologies such as wind turbines or solar panels. Choose low energy lighting options, use sustainable wood, or buy recycled furniture and flooring

On the Move

When out and about, emissions can be reduced by;

• Walking or cycling when practical – Nearly a quarter of all car journeys are under two miles
• Walking or cycling will keep you fit, and save money on fuel, as well as dramatically reducing your emissions
• Drive smarter – change up a gear earlier, avoid using air conditioning unless needed, clear out extra weight, make sure your tyres are fully inflated, and have your vehicle serviced regularly
• Set up a car share scheme at your work, or join a car sharing club

Out shopping

• Plan meals to avoid wastage
• Buy seasonal food to reduce air miles
• Buy energy efficient electrical appliances
• Take your own bags out with you rather than using plastic supermarket bags

Remember the three R's. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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