Carbon Markets

Trading in global carbon markets requires expert knowledge in itself: naturally you need to be confident about the projects associated with the credits you buy. They are created to make emission reductions and each type of credit follows a range of protocols and standards, setting the quality of the carbon credits.

There are many different carbon credits available and tradable on the global carbon markets. The mechanisms for trading are themselves often complex and specialised.

Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs) describe the output from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects. The CDM, created by the Kyoto Protocol, allows developed countries to invest in carbon reduction projects in developing countries.

The Voluntary Carbon Offset market is growing fast and is, as yet, unregulated. There are benefits, such as the ability for voluntary projects to act as a proving ground outside heavily regulated, formal markets.

The Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) provides a liquid market for voluntary carbon credits in North America. Members enter voluntary yet legally binding contracts to meet emission reduction targets and trade Carbon Financial Instrument contracts (CFIs) and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).

We'll guide you through these processes, helping you to create and manage a viable portfolio of offset projects that yield the carbon credits your business requires

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