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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).
Australian exchange reveals it will compete with TZ1
11 Apr 2008
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) had thrown down the gauntlet to its New Zealand counterpart’s launch later this year of its TZ1 carbon exchange.
Regulatory changes pave way for emissions trading
11 Apr 2008
Cabinet has agreed to technical changes to the regulatory framework for securities and futures exchanges and clearing and settlement systems that will support the introduction of emissions trading markets.
MfE publishes key guide to emissions measurement and reporting
11 Apr 2008
The all important new Government guide on what factors to use in calculating emissions has just been released.
EEX reports sales revenue up 5%, profit up to e8.3 million
10 Apr 2008
European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) has managed to continue its strategy for European growth successfully during the business year 2007.
Mexico gets World Bank’s first climate change loan
10 Apr 2008
Washington -- The World Bank Board of Directors yesterday endorsed its first climate change lending operation, for Mexico, worth US$501.25 million.
Dubai and Eco Securities developing major CDM emission reduction projects
10 Apr 2008
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and Nakheel, Dubai's premier development company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly identify and develop emissions reduction projects across the whole of Nakheel's operations.
New Zealand may attract premium on carbon deals
9 Apr 2008
New Zealand is generally viewed as a low-risk country, which will lead to a pricing premium for carbon deals.
Crucial soft launch for TZ1’s new registry
8 Apr 2008
There will be no great media event when the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) launches its Time Zone One (TZ1) carbon exchange registry this month, with chief executive Mark Franklin expecting initial volumes to be slow, especially in New Zealand-sourced credits.
Tiny CER parcel heralds expansive future
8 Apr 2008
A parcel of just 20 gold-standard Certified Emissions Reduction (CER) units offered on auction site Trade Me last night has proven the efficiency of the United Nations International Transaction Log and the Swiss and New Zealand registries for local trader Carbon Market Solutions (CMS) of Hamilton.
Carbon News publishes ten-year NZU forward curve
10 Dec 2025
Carbon News has published a new ten-year NZU forward curve mapping how carbon prices could evolve through to 2035 under a range of policy and market conditions.
