implicancias de los impactos del cambio climático y de la adopción o no de un acuerdo vinculante...
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Implicancias de los impactos del cambio climático y de la adopción o no de un acuerdo vinculante en París para el sector privado. Presentado por Frits de Groot, Director de Proyecto de Medio Ambiente y Energía - VNO/NCW.TRANSCRIPT
The implications for the private sector of the impacts of climate change and the adaptation
of a binding agreement in Paris.
(Combatting Climate Change through business action)
Frits de Groot VNO-NCW
15 September Lima
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Table of content
Climate change in a nutshell The cost abatement curve for CO2 The opportunities for business Summary and conclusion
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Emissions trading
CO2 emission cap Companies need an allowance for
emitting CO2 Companies which emit less can sell
allowances. Companies which are short have to buy allowance
Lot of flexibility and economic efficiency
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What Is Emissions Trading?
Company A can reduce 1000 tons CO2E at $2/ton = $2000
Company B can reduce 1000 tons CO2E at $6/ton = $6000
Company A - Seller Company B - Buyer
1000 tons CO2E at $4/ton = $4000
SELL BUY
$2000 Profit $2000 Savings
Emissions trading
Europe: EU ETS Around 15 pilot schemes world
wide One global CO2 market with an
international CO2- price
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Opportunities
Energy efficiency improvement & energy saving
Transport Electric transport Clean cars Zero emission cargo distribution in
cities
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Opportunities
Clean energy Bio-energy Renewable energy wind, solar, tidal,
etc. Electricity storage Smart grids and smart cities
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Opportunities
Buildings and households Isolation Heating- cooling equipment Smart grids Services
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Opportunities
Cleantech for industrial processes Smart and efficient processes and
product chains Redesign of energy intensive
processes
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What should governments deliver
A global effective carbon market as a primary driver for innovation, efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction
With as result a meaningfull carbon price
An agreement that facilitates sustainable growth
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Conclusions Urgent action is needed to combat
climate change When it will be a balanced global
agreement the threats will be low while the opportunities will be big
Governments must deliver a global effective carbon market
Then business and industry can and will deliver the solutions
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