Africa may be the next major market for carbon-reduction ventures amid investigations into Chinese certification and as the European Union imposes new regulations, the International Emissions Trading Association said. Read more…
Britain’s tax authority will introduce reverse value-added tax (VAT) charges relating to carbon emissions trading from November 1, replacing a zero tax rate implemented last year to prevent fraud. Read more…
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) is a mandatory cap-and-trade scheme that aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by qualifying UK businesses and public sector bodies. Unlike other emissions trading schemes, including the EU ETS, the CRC targets organisations rather than sites or installations. Read more…
Despite China’s total carbon emission, which shows China is a major CO2 emitter, its per-capita emissions in 2007 were only 4.6 tons, less than 25 percent of the United States and only half of the EU. Read more…
New European Union proposals to limit the use of industrial gas carbon offsets in its emissions trading scheme from 2013 could be a boon for reeling carbon brokers as exchanges wait for clarity before they alter their offerings. Read more…
European Union governments on Wednesday unanimously agreed detailed rules for auctioning carbon permits in the third phase of the bloc’s Emissions Trading Scheme from 2013, the EU executive said in a statement. Read more…
The market for carbon emission permit brokers is facing increasing difficulties due to a dip in clients and the recession. Read more…
Greenhouse gas emissions from rich countries fell a record 7% in 2009 because of the recession, but the cut was entirely nullified by steep increases from fast-growing China and India, according to one of Europe’s leading scientific research groups. Read more…
It’s all very well hearing the politicians, media, and commentators views on Emissions Trading. Read more…
Although it is not an easy task, China strives to put into practice the promise made last November before the Copenhagen Conference — to cut its carbon dioxide emissions per unit of gross domestic product by 40 to 45 percent by 2020 compared with the level from 2005. Read more…