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As a leading trading partner, we offer opportunities to transact in

  • The EU-ETS (European Union Emissions Trading System)
  • California/Quebec Cap-and-Trade
  • Ontario Cap-and-Trade
  • RGGI (Region Greenhouse Gas Initiative)
  • Various voluntary markets

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Our strategies are as unique as your organization.


Access the full spectrum of emissions trading opportunities.

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Emissions Trading 101: A Primer

Carbon trading is growing rapidly as a market approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Here is what you need to know.

Carbon emissions trading is a market-based method for reducing global greenhouse gases. Carbon trading in the European Union was a result of the Kyoto Protocol – a protocol created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) aimed at fighting global warming. The idea was to create a system to control worldwide emissions based on working principles that are similar to other commodity markets. This approach lets countries reduce pollution with a cap and trade system that operates through regulated markets.

The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is currently in its third phase of existence. The system also created a carbon offset program called the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Offsets issued under this program are called Certified Emission Reductions (CER).

Many other jurisdictions around the world have adopted a similar approach to reducing greenhouse gases. These include RGGI and California/Quebec programs in North America.

With the goal of reducing carbon emissions over time, a cap is set by a governmental body or regulatory agency. A cap is a specific amount of carbon dioxide (or equivalents) that companies and industry sectors are allowed to emit each year. Governing bodies issue permits in the form of allowances for companies to submit against their caps. These allowances are disseminated to the market either through a direct allocation or through an auction. Proceeds can be distributed back to the consumer or used to promote low carbon technologies.

Companies emitting under their annual allowance can trade unused credits to another organization. Conversely, companies with excess emissions can buy extra credits in the marketplace to cover their obligations.

Each allowance permits an entity to emit one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalents. These allowances are tradable commodities. For instance, if a company reduces its carbon pollution output below the cap, it can sell its unused allowances to a company that hasn’t done so well in reducing emissions. Market dynamics of supply and demand determine the price of allowances.

For instance, if a company has a cap of 90 tonnes but emits 100 tonnes, it has one of three options:

  1. Purchase 10 carbon allowances from another company emitting under its allowance;
  2. Reduce emissions internally;
  3. Purchase carbon offsets. Offsets are emission reduction projects such as renewable energy.

Conversely, a company emitting 10 tonnes below its cap can trade its extra 10 credits in the market.

Regulated and Voluntary Markets


  • Meeting voluntary corporate reduction targets
  • Preparing for potential regulatory requirements
  • Acknowledging investors’ increasing awareness of risks associated with carbon emissions













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