The year 2005 is the year in which the trade in emission rights for carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen must get underway. KEMA has developed an approach to support companies in making the correct investment decisions.

Industrial companies and energy producers have received rights from the government to emit specific amounts of carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen. In the case of an excess or shortage, emission rights can be bought or sold on the exchange. When a company expels excessive quantities of environmentally damaging pollutants, it can compensate by purchasing extra rights or investing in equipment to reduce the emissions. Within the industry there is considerable uncertainty as to the right choice.

Tailor made
During recent years, KEMA has developed extensive expertise about the particular characteristics of industrial plants and the associated emissions. In addition, the consultant possesses the necessary knowledge of effective measures and scenarios that may develop in the market. KEMA has bundled this expertise in a method that supports companies in making an effective decision about whether or not to invest in new equipment. Simply put, this approach consists of the development of a tailor-made emission strategy and the implementation of actions followed by verification of the results.