Markets: Analysis
New investment partnership to put up to $12m into biotech ventures
6 Jun 2008
Developing new biotechnology businesses in New Zealand is the focus for a new investment partnership involving the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund and Pacific Channel Limited, a private investment company that has demonstrated success in starting and funding biotechnology ventures.
Bill Gates dumping his enthanol shares
6 Jun 2008
Bill Gates is reported to be on track to dump half his original stake in Sacramento's Pacific Ethanol Inc., reflecting growing investor dismay with the industry.
Full ECX May trade report: volumes reach 142.3 Mt
6 Jun 2008
ECX has issued its reports on May carbon trading.
Business urged to steal a march on new green business ideas
5 Jun 2008
New Zealanders with good ideas for green businesses will find plenty of investors ready to back them now but risk missing the boat if they don’t move soon, says the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development.
MARKET REPORT: Shortage starts scramble for December CERs
5 Jun 2008
Divergence in the carbon market prevailed today as prices of European credits (EUAs) fell while the December 2008 CERs rallied strongly in the face of short-covering.
Latest Strip of CER’s, 2008 – 2012 Vintage – Indicative Mid Prices
5 Jun 2008
Here are the latest indicative over the counter (OTC) on prices from OMF.
MARKET REPORT: Carbon hits two-year high
4 Jun 2008
Carbon proved today that it is not necessarily a follower of other commodities and soared to two-year highs.
MARKET REPORT: A day of two halves
3 Jun 2008
It's been a day of two halves as carbon weakened early on only to strengthen and close firm on the back of firmer oil prices.
Montreal adds environmental futures contracts
3 Jun 2008
Traders can now add environmental futures contracts into their portfolio with the Montreal Climate Exchange's (MCeX) introduction of carbon dioxide equivalent units into financial markets on Saturday NZ time.
MARKET REPORT: Multiple factors push carbon price higher
30 May 2008
A combination of factors conspired to push carbon prices higher today.
Aussie Carbon Planet credit brokers breeze into local market
30 May 2008
Carbon Planet of Australia has begun marketing itself in New Zealand - and says carbon will be the world's biggest commodity by 2012.
How equity analysts link climate change and company valuation
30 May 2008
Equity analysts divide into three distinct groups based on their climate change perspective, according to a new report from research firm Verdantix.
MARKET REPORT: Carbon fails to rebound after oil dips then rises
29 May 2008
Carbon weakened early in the face of lower oil prices and failed to rebound when oil traded higher.
MARKET REPORT: Carbon continunes firm run
28 May 2008
Carbon continued its firm run early today (NZ time) and posted solid gains right across the curve.
Global carbon market heading for e500 billion by 2020
28 May 2008
IDEAcarbon says global carbon market value could reach 500 billion euros by 2020.
Note NZ: EU achieves economic growth while holding emissions levels
26 May 2008
In a result which could send a heartening signal to New Zealand's ETS backers, a new report from the European Unions shows it has been able to achieve economic growth while restraining emissions.
NZ MARKET REPORT: Prices drift ahead of European long weekend
26 May 2008
Carbon prices drifted ahead of a long weekend in Europe and the US. Oil was slightly higher but off recent highs and it had minimal impact on the direction of carbon – the market was quiet and volume was light in both EUAs and CERs.
Survey reveals how much would you pay for 2008-2012 CER strip
26 May 2008
How much would you currently pay per CER for the 2008-2012 strip?
Bullish carbon prices expected to continue
26 May 2008
Broker IDEAcarbon expects market billishness to continue.
Europe's three biggest emitting companies named
26 May 2008
The three biggest emitters in the EU's emissions tradinge scheme have been revealed.
Carbon price climbs again today on back of firm energy markets
22 May 2008
Carbon prices climbed again today on the back of firm energy markets, especially oil and the projected undersupply of CERs going forward.
NZ MARKET REPORT: Prices edge up on back of rocketing oil
21 May 2008
The carbon market edged higher today on the back of a rocketing oil price and overall the outlook for carbon is bullish, according to carbon broker OMFinancial.
NZ MARKET REPORT: Prices ease back, influenced by gas
15 May 2008
Rising coal prices saw carbon ease back after days of solid gains.
NZ MARKET REPORT: CER price closes 11 euro cents up
14 May 2008
Divergence was the order of the day in the carbon market as CERs rose strongly again on fears of a projected CER shortfall from CDM projects whilst EUAs gave up ground in the face of firmer coal prices and flat gas and power prices
NZ MARKET REPORT: Emission prices rise again on back of oil, gas
13 May 2008
Carbon prices rose again yesterday as initial strength in oil and gas prices impacted right across the board albeit on light volume, according to OMFinancial's market report..
NZ emitters urged to hedge rising carbon price and falling NZ dollar
12 May 2008
The carbon market firmed right across the board on Friday as rocketing oil prices impacted on the entire energy complex.
Falling dollar, weakening CDM hurt NZ carbon investors
9 May 2008
New Zealand’s international carbon investors took a double whammy yesterday, with a falling dollar driving up the local cost of carbon, and news of a weakening international Carbon Development Mechanism (CDM) market.
New World Bank Report : Carbon market value doubles to US$64b in a year
8 May 2008
The global carbon market grew to a whopping US$64 billion (€47 billion) in 2007, more than doubling over 2006, according to a new report from the World Bank releaed overnight.
MARKET REPORT: Oil drives across-the-board carbon price rise
8 May 2008
Continued strength in oil prices saw carbon prices strengthen right across the board yesterday, according to New Zealand broker OMFinancial.
Overnight prices indicate real Kyoto bill more than $1.5 billion?
6 May 2008
New Zealand’s true Kyoto liability might be closer to $1.5 billion, based on current emission credit prices.
EUAs trade averages 9.4 million a day and follows direction set by record coal price
6 May 2008
A daily average 9.4million EUAs traded through brokers and exchanges last week, according to Fortis bank's weekly international market analysis.
NZ MARKET: Broker OMF recommends emitters sell put options
2 May 2008
Broker OMFinancial is recommending New Zealand emitters currently consider selling put options.
KPMG: Six sectors have "heads in sand" over climate change risks
29 Apr 2008
Aviation, healthcare, oil and gas, tourism, transport, and the financial services sectors have been accused of putting their head in the sand over climate change risks by a major new report from consultancy KPMG.
Weekly analysis: EUA-Dec08 reaches 10-months high, breaks 25 euro barrier
22 Apr 2008
Bullish gas and crude support EU Allowances – sCER-Dec08 moves sideways at EUR 16.30
New survey captures primary CER prices ranges
22 Apr 2008
IDEAcarbon, one of whose parent company's principals is Lord Nicholas Stern, formerly of the British Treasury and author of the Stern report on climate change economic impacts, has undertaken a survey among buyers and sellers to derive an understanding of primary CER (pCER) price ranges.
Successfully enticing solution seeker consumers to grocery stores
22 Apr 2008
By Patti Marshman-Goldblatt, Senior Vice President, NMI - As grocery outlets try to lure customers by offering greater selection, price reductions and differentiating shopping experiences; environmentally- and socially-conscious philosophies are key factors to the LOHAS consumer.
IDEAcarbon Credit Rating
22 Apr 2008
Credit ratings are an essential tool in any investment process. IDEAcarbon ratings provide a rigorous analysis of the risk profile of individual carbon assets and asset portfolios.
Energy’s emissions nearly match agriculture’s
21 Apr 2008
The energy sector is threatening to overtake agriculture as the biggest source of New Zealand’s carbon emissions, the latest edition of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows.
CERs deal to help offset Bell Gully emissions, firm not entering trading market
21 Apr 2008
The first-ever Certified Emissions Reduction units (CERs) to be transferred between two countries are bringing law firm Bell Gully closer to its goal of carbon neutrality.
Bell Gully directly enters trading market
18 Apr 2008
A New Zealand law firm has created a world first in carbon trading, purchasing the first ever Certified Emission Reduction units to be transferred between two countries.
NEW: Guide to setting up a CDM project
18 Apr 2008
The International Emissions Trading Association has prepared a specific Guidance Note for those interested in setting up CDM projects.
Team up to provide extra carbon market insurance capacity
18 Apr 2008
Munich Re Group and CarbonRe Switzerland intend to work in a strategic partnership to provide additional direct insurance capacity to the carbon markets.
Nelson voluntary offset trader launching in Australia, UK
17 Apr 2008
Offset the Rest, a New Zealand organisation that sells voluntary offset carbon credits, plans to launch into the UK and Australia next month.
ANALYSIS: High hopes for the Lieberman-Warner ETS bill in the US
17 Apr 2008
By Emily Farnwort. - The °Climate Group recently held its first North American members meeting with attendance from over 50 leading businesses, states and cities. The conversation was centered on action from the US on climate change. It was a far-ranging and optimistic conversation with a striking focus on the need for leadership and a robust carbon market.
Market analysis: Dec 08 EURs now flirt with EUR25 per tonne
16 Apr 2008
Last week, a daily average 9.4million EUAs traded through brokers and Exchange, Fortis bank says in its weekly market analysis.
BNZ fears ETS will embed consumers’ inflation expectations
15 Apr 2008
The phased introduction of New Zealand’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) could persuade consumers that the resultant inflation of electricity, fuel and other prices will be a permanent fixture, the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has warned.
Lobby builds to force companies to declare climate change exposure
15 Apr 2008
Spurred on by the example of the continuing reticence of finance houses over sub prime exposure, a group of institutional investors - including London’ s F&C Management which has holdings in New Zealand - is lobbying the US Securities and Exchange Commission to insist that companies disclose their exposure to climate change.
Market report: EUA-Dec08 breaks through 24 Euro barrier
15 Apr 2008
EUA-Dec08 breaks through 24 Euro barrier – Record crude and rising EU-carbon emissions support EU Allowances – sCER-Dec08 trades at EUR 16.25 – EUA/sCER spread widens to EUR 8+
Major new Indian NCDEX exchange enjoys enthusiastic first day trading
14 Apr 2008
More than 200,000 CERs, worth INR 200 mln, were traded on the new NCDEX exchange (Friday NZ time).
ACT local govt candidates aim to block climate action
Wed 18 Jun 2025
By Shannon Morris-Williams | The ACT party's candidates will oppose attempts to manage emissions at the local government level if elected, the party has confirmed.
Mercury on future and reforms
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Mercury said in presentation to investors that it has the potential to develop 5 terawatt hours of geothermal electricity generation post 2030.
Flurry of govt announcements at Fieldays
12 Jun 2025
The government has come up with a solar energy package for farms, a new grass-fed certification scheme for meat and dairy, and a supplier agreement for carpets in new state homes - all part of the annual flurry of politicians’ Fieldays announcements.
Tech alone won’t save us, warns climate expert
4 Jun 2025
By Shannon Morris-Williams | Technology alone won't be enough to reach net zero emissions, environmental psychologist Lorraine Whitmarsh told the Carbon and Energy Professionals conference in Auckland last week.
How flying can be a climate solution
Mon 16 Jun 2025
By Paul Callister and Robert McLachlan - Planetary Ecology | How can aviation contribute to tackling climate change when no practicable technology-based solutions are on the horizon?
Forestry the missing piece in Fieldays climate change discussions
Thu 19 Jun 2025
By Elizabeth Heeg | OPINION: Fieldays was packed with climate change announcements from the government last week, but none about the sector with arguably the most important role: Forestry.
Kiwi cleantech companies on the world stage
27 May 2025
Six New Zealand 'cleantech' companies were in Singapore earlier this month, along with a venture capital firm and the MacDiarmid Institute, to meet investors and multinational partners.
