PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
New network will help councils adjust to start of carbon trading new network designed
deal with the complexities of the government’s new compulsory carbon trading scheme has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.
A
Carbon trading is a key part of the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme. It requires all public sector bodies to register with the Environment Agency and prepare for carbon trading which will begin in 2011.
The CIPFA Carbon Finance Network provides the crucial advice and support that will enable organisations to cope with the complexities of the CRC Scheme, especially in the first year.
In addition to expert support, the Network will run a series of events covering guidance on key issues and the sharing of best practice.
7,760 businesses and public sector organisations have already registered with the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme requirements.
The Carbon Finance Network will support public sector organisations to:
· Minimise the risk of non- compliance and financial penalties.
· Keep up to date with practical examples, real experience, latest case studies and reports.
· Discuss other carbon finance issues including the Climate Change Act 2008 and the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan.
60 pse Sep/Oct 10
to help councils and other public bodies
· Promote and share good practice, discuss topical issues and commission expert training and guidance.
· Receive specialist help from expert problem solvers in sustainability.
Members will receive:
· Email or phone access for everyone in your organisation to a dedicated carbon finance technical advisor.
· Regional events aimed at practitioners.
· A website dedicated to information and resources on carbon finance, including discussion forums.
· Regular news updates via email.
· Networking opportunities with other practitioners.
· Toolkits developed with key sustainability partners.
· In-house training with partners.
Rhiannon Soper, CIPFA’s carbon finance adviser said:
‘The CIPFA Carbon Finance Network provides public bodies with the necessary support to cope with the highly complex duties, requirements and financial risks that the introduction of carbon trading will bring.’
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68