Carbon Forum Asia 2009
Event: 26th Oct 2009 – 27th Oct 2009
The CARBON FORUM ASIA 2009 Conference is about highlighting critical issues & showcasing and discussing innovative solutions.
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How to curb CO2 emission in shipping industry?
– 25th Oct 2009 by Richard Gunawan
The international maritime transport community expects the annual volume of green-house gasses (GHG) emitted by commercial shipping to grow 55% to 1,345 metric tonnes (Mt) by 2020.
In 2007, global shipping’s GHG emissions reached 870 Mt — or roughly equivalent to Germany’s production over the same period – but that figure is expected to quadruple by [...]
New proposal to reduce emissions in the airlines industry
– 9th Oct 2009 by Richard Gunawan
Aviation experts have welcomed a new proposal from recently formed Aviation Global Deal (AGD), with many saying they believe the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the industry’s governing body and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), are unlikely to reach agreement with United Nations for Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) in Copenhagen in December.
Kyoto Protocol is not perfect, but effective
– 3rd Oct 2009 by Richard Gunawan
With the Copenhagen round less than three months away, it’s easy to forget that Kyoto – signed by 37 industrialised countries and the European Union — is nearing its 12th birthday. Its critics argue that few signatory nations will meet their binding five-year targets to reduce by 5% their county’s green house emissions by [...]
French Government considers Carbon Tax
– 27th Aug 2009 by Madlen King
The French government are considering implementing a carbon tax commencing in 2010.
An expert panel appointed by the government has proposed a tax of €32 per tonne for every tonne of carbon dioxide emitted by all businesses and people across France that are not already obligated by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The French economic [...]
Consumer behaviour to change if British refineries are to reduce carbon emissions
– 28th May 2009
Dr Holmes said that the major refineries could probably reduce their emissions by 60% while remaining commercially viable, but further cuts would only be made if demand dropped.
Carbon Disclosure Project - Supply Chain Report 2009
– 7th May 2009
This Carbon Disclosure Project - Supply Chain Report 2009 looks for the first time at how businesses are responding to the call for action and transparency in managing carbon and climate change in their supply chain.
Climate Change Corp weigh up the competition around carbon labelling
– 7th May 2009
For companies looking to get their products carbon labelled, three carbon labels are currently up and running. But which are the most credible and what do you get for your money?
Point Carbon 2009, 17-19 March 2009, Copenhagen
Event: 17th Mar 2009 – 19th Mar 2009
Country: Denmark
City: Copenhagen
Event Website: www.pointcarbon.com/events/conferences/cmi09/1.986082/
The Carbon Market Insights 2009 takes place on the 17th - 19th March in Copenhagen
In its 6th consecutive year, Point Carbon is hosting the premier event for the world’s carbon markets. Where it will be discussed the way forward for international climate policy in the very same venue as the Copenhagen negotiations will [...]
Navigating the American Carbon World 2009
Event: 1st Mar 2009 – 3rd Apr 2009
The 7th Annual Navigating the American Carbon World conference enjoys a partnership between Point Carbon, California Climate Action Registry and IETA.
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