Increased awareness of global warming and climate change has convinced governments, businesses, and individuals to learn about and reduce their carbon footprints.  Some countries have adopted mandatory carbon reductions, requiring certain industries and businesses to cut greenhouse gas emissions over time.  In other countries, governments and businesses have set or pursued voluntary carbon reduction targets.

The development of carbon emissions trading markets has contributed to carbon reductions in both voluntary and mandatory regimes.  These markets enable companies that are unable to reduce their emissions to sufficient levels to purchase emissions credits from those that have.

Citizens Energy has been exploring the development and trading of renewable energy certificates and carbon offsets, including those compliant with the Clean Development Mechanism.  To learn more about these areas, click on the links above.