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Prior to the signing of the Kyoto Protocol, most discussion revolved around the philosophical aspects of why Australia should sign. That’s all changed. Now that we have signed, the emphasis will be on what the effects are on your business.

The scenario now is:

* There are industries which emit carbon as part of their manufacturing process.
 
* There are also industries which are emerging that absorb carbon, which have the ability to counteract the effects of carbon emissions
 
Any energy source that is mined, is carbon based. Consequently burning such fuels as a source of industrial energy will add to the body of carbon currently present in the atmosphere.
 
Is that important?
The natural composition of the gases which make up the atmosphere are:
CO2
Argon
Oxygen
Nitrogen

Analysis indicates that the present rate of carbon burn has the ability to alter the proportion of CO2 that naturally occurs in the atmosphere.

Since there are industries that absorb CO2, and others that create CO2, it seems a good idea to do a trade.

As a result of the Kyoto protocol, CO2 now has a price on the world commodity markets, so it is possible to determine:
·         If you burn carbon based energy, how much will it cost you.
·         If you reduce or absorb CO2, how can you sell it, and to whom.


ICMI, together with economist Tony Langman have created a presentation series on the carbon trading opportunities that exist, all from a practical business based approach.

Are you interested? Just call your local office on 1800 334 625  

For more information on Tony Langman:  http://www.icmi.com.au/Speaker/Asia_Speakers/Tony_Langman