1. Carbon Credits: Time to Cash in on the
Fastest Growing Market
In 2007, the Australian Climate Exchange opened its trading and while many people might not
recall the accentuating circumstances back then, the effects are being felt today. The US and
Australia had failed to accept the Kyoto protocol but with time, Australia noted the opportunity in
the fastest growing market as quoted by the New York Times back then. Carbon trading might
still not be the hottest thing to investors’ portfolios but this is gradually changing. Carbon credits
refer to a tradable certificate that allows an individual or company to emit one tonne of Green
House gases (GHGs).
The ingenuity of the framework lies in the fact that those who manage to cut on their emissions
can cash in by selling credits to high polluters and in the process make money. In essence,
the formulators of the market wanted to award low polluters and force everyone to cut down on
GHGs emissions and this is happening. The basic cap-and-trade scheme allows a company/
country whose emissions fall below the allowance to sell credits to another entity. This was the
core of the plan in saving the environment.
The question that arises at this point is how your business can invest in this market. There
are brokers some of them online who will help you to match environmental projects and other
emission reduction opportunities in your region or all over the world. When such an opportunity
arises, the brokers will provide the details and if it is a viable venture, you can start trading in the
market.
Some of the markets include Chicago Climate Exchange, Kyoto, and Australian Climate
Exchange among others. The allowances might vary but your brokers will always advise on the
best deals. If you intend to invest in carbon credits, search for a broker with an international
reach and who has years of experience in the energy industry. This way, you are guaranteed of
up to date information and opportunities.
Source Information:
http://www.carbonplc.com/
http://www.carboncredits.com/
http://www.climatefriendly.com/Corporate/CarbonCredits/
http://www.brokerscarbon.com
