Climate change and what it means for investors

There seems to be an article every day now on the effects of climate change and why businesses and governments need to become more environmentally responsible but what does that mean for investors?


The graph shows the increase in Carbon Dioxide from 1960 – 2010 and it continues to
increase on an annual basis with measurements over 400 ppmv in the last month.
In an attempt to control and reduce the carbon emissions and greenhouse gases the
Kyoto Protocol was created as a way of monetising carbon output emissions. By making emissions reductions that have been verified a commodity that can be bought and sold by organisations a new asset class has been created, one that now offers a
fantastic investment opportunity for the forward thinking investor.

VER’s (Verified Emission Reductions) are credits derived from a wide-range of project
types, from small scale community driven projects, to large renewable energy
projects. Each VER represents a verified emission reduction of one tonne of CO2 or
equivalent gas, this means each credit is the result of a positive contribution
to the global effort to control climate change.

The VER market is growing rapidly. In 2008, 123.4 million metric tonnes of CO2 were transacted a near doubling of the 2007 volume.  VER prices then increased by 20% in 2009 when the market was valued at US$705 million and with a projected annual growth of 25% it offers a great investment option.
For more information on the trading of carbon credits or reducing your carbon footprint
please see our website www.carbon-expert.com or contact Moya McKeown at carbon-expert on 020 3137 5480

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Going Carbon Positive with Cromwell Polythene

Cromwell Polythene Ltd based at Sherburn-in-Elmet near Leeds have been in business for 25 years and are a leading independent supplier of products for the waste management and recycling sector.  On 11th June 2012, they decided to follow a Carbon Positive process by deciding to work towards achieving a Carbon Neutral decision with Carbon-Expert a leading international carbon consultancy.

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Government launches Energy Bill to deliver 'transparency and certainty' for low carbon economy

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The government has today confirmed long-awaited plans for the biggest shake up to the energy industry in a generation, vowing that its ambitious package of "electricity market reforms" will bolster energy security, slash greenhouse gas emissions, and help create up to 250,000 new green jobs.

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A window into Microsoft's quest to become 'carbon neutral'

Microsoft today announced a commitment to achieve “carbon neutrality” for its energy use companywide during its upcoming fiscal year, beginning July 1. It’s a bold and somewhat unusual plan, but consistent with the software giant’s other recent sustainability initiatives, which favor sophisticated, IT-fueled projects conducted in a transparent and accountable fashion.

Click here for the full GreenBiz.com article.

The 2012 "Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge" becomes green rally.

The 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (30 March - 6 April),

second round of the 2012 FIA Cross Country World Cup and first round of FIM World Cup for bikes, has signed a deal to offset any environmental damage from the event. The agreement is signed between Automobile & Touring Club of UAE (ATCUAE) with Carbon Credit brokerage, Advanced Global Trading (AGT), and considered to be the first of its kind in the region.
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FedEx and BP push the envelope with carbon-neutral deliveries

Logistics company set to offset emissions from delivery of more than 200 million packages through BP Target Neutral scheme.

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Airlines Raring To Adopt Biofuels In Pursuit Of Carbon-neutral Growth

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The airline industry is currently striving to meet the challenges faced due to the rising fuel costs and the efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Biofuels provide a viable alternative to conventional fuel and enable airlines to reduce their environmental impact.

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