Cap and Trade

Government-backed report argues forestry should be introduced into global carbon markets

As new proposals for a US cap-and-trade scheme are debuted, presidential hopefuls both reiterate commitment to tackle carbon emissions

MEPs vote in favour of tougher carbon emission rules, but opposition to wide-reaching programme in some member states is strengthening

As the first regional cap-and-trade scheme in the US undertakes its inaugural auction, Western states unveil plans for one of the most demanding carbon trading initiatives yet

Official insists it is full steam ahead for autumn launch of trial cap-and-trade scheme

Chicago Climate Exchange begins trading futures in first US cap-and-trade scheme

Emissions trading is widely touted as one of the best mechanisms for tackling climate change, but how do these schemes work and how will your business be affected? Tom Young investigates three of the emissions trading schemes having an impact on UK firms...

Defra looking for "Primary Participants" to manage bids for carbon credits

New York rubber stamps plans that will see energy companies have to buy carbon credits at auction

Report claims credits are badly undervalued