Market Basics
Environmental Products markets represent an effective means for organisations to address the challenge of climate change in the most economically efficient manner.
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Markets
The CO2 trading markets deliver environmental objectives at lowest cost to the economy and have experienced rapid growth in recent years. National trading systems are increasingly linked, delivering over time a global carbon market. Shell can help businesses manage these emissions trading opportunities and challenges.
Europe
The EU Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) has become the successful model for other regional environmental trading systems.
Kyoto Markets
The Kyoto Protocol has created two markets to achieve global climate protection and cost minimisation; the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI).
North America
Whether you are responding to regulatory mandates or pursuing the benefits of voluntary participation, Shell Energy can deliver solutions tailored to your needs.
Developing Environmental Markets
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) in Australia, Environmental Trading Schemes in New Zealand, Japan and others
Other Markets
Dutch NOx, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) in Europe and in the UK Emission Trading Scheme, Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) and Guarantees of Origin (GOOs)