Realization of emission trading
The government aims to have a system for trading NOx and CO2 emissions up and running by 2005. The system is intended to facilitate cost-effective cuts in the amount of NOx and CO2 released into the atmosphere by Dutch industry and to ensure that the nation’s emission reduction targets are met. Any company that produces emissions will have the choice of either buying sufficient credits to cover their emissions, or taking action to reduce emissions, thus enabling them to sell on excess credits. Every emission producer will therefore need to take a strategic decision on the basis of careful analysis of the relevant factors. The first step will be to determine the current emission profile: what emissions are produced by what parts of the company? Are the emission levels calculated or measured? And how are measurements performed? After all, every kilo will soon be worth money. Three-stage approach
KEMA has developed a service model for supporting clients as they move towards emission trading and for implementing the necessary measures and systems. This service model is based on a three-stage approach and is designed to ensure that your business is fully prepared for the arrival of NOx and CO2 emission trading. The three stages are as follows:
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