Saturday, August 07, 2010

Cap-and-trade: Key issues for US business


10Minutes on Monetizing Carbon looks at what companies can do to prepare for a broader trend toward putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).

Broader mandatory reduction of GHGs will affect all companies, not just heavy emitters. The latter will feel a direct impact through the monetization of their carbon emissions, whether it be via EPA fines or cap-and-trade. Other companies will feel the effect indirectly, in how their energy will be sourced, delivered, and priced going forward.

See full Press Release.