Cosain, Irish Carbon Trading Platform

Wednesday 25 May 2011

Why offset emissions locally through Cosain?

Cosain works with Irish companies who having undertaken energy audits have identified where efficiencies and energy reduction can be achieved. After companies have developed a strategy for saving on energy costs, and where emissions can’t be avoided, we provide the facility for competitively priced offsetting.

Through an energy audit firms have a stated energy efficiency benchmark. This allows for industry sector peer comparison, and for a public statement of both efficiency and sustainability targets to customers, suppliers, investors, shareholders and stakeholders.

Taking part in a voluntary domestic offset market allows companies to future proof their business for energy costs and emission regulations.

Through the purchase of Irish offsets, you invest in Irish communities, innovation, jobs and energy security.

Voluntary offsetting adds value to bids when tendering for business under ‘green procurement’ procedures. Organisations are identified with an initiative that supports Ireland’s role in innovation, communities and combating climate change.

First voluntary domestic offset market

in Europe

Cosain credits 1 of 7 listed on Markit

Environmental Registry hosting 80% of the worlds voluntary carbon credits

Cosain draws together the leading

technologies and standards in voluntary carbon trading through Markit, CTX, ISO 14064


What is a carbon credit?


Powered by Proven Technology

The first on-line voluntary carbon exchange as

our infrastructure

Transparency and credibility

Cosain credits listed on Markit Environmental Registry

Bringing Irish Buyersand Sellers together

online

Access to Irish and International markets

International Recognition

ISO 14064-1, 2 & 3Methodologies in GHG Accounting

with CSA trained auditors

Cosain’s offset solution

Bringing together the best of the voluntary carbon markets to our clients

Low cost of trades

International access for buyers and sellers

Leverage on the reach of the CarbonTradeXchange

Options for b2b, brokers or individuals

Ability to prove sustainable supply chains


Carbon Trade Exchange

Carbon Trade Exchange is the world’s largest supplier-independent b2b trading platform for voluntary carbon credits.

CTX enables companies, buy and sell carbon credits instantaneously on a seamless end-to-end electronic platform.

With offices in London, New York and Sydney, CTX has developed the world's first online spot trading exchange platform for voluntary carbon credits by adapting the existing and proven transaction platform developed by Bartercard.

CTX’s robust Electronic Emissions Trading Platform and relationships with premier market Registries are the key to achieving CTX’s aims. This framework provides transparency by tracking an offset from its generation and verification through to its transfer and eventual retirement.

End to End Electronic Trading

Confidence

Robust and Transparent

Global

World's First Online Spot Trading Exchange Platform

for Voluntary Carbon Credits

Why powered by Carbon Trade Exchange?


About Carbon Trade Exchange

CTX has developed a more efficient and robust mechanism for trading voluntary carbon credits.

CTX technology stems from Bartercard, the world’s largest non-cash exchange operating for 20 years.

Launched in July 2010, CTX has already secured over 50 members including Tullett Prebon, Westpac Banking Corp, Climate Bridge, Axpo, Camco and South Pole.

Projects are listed on a project-by-project basis and are fully traceable to source.

CTX is a gold sponsor at Carbon Expo – Barcelona, June 2011, and was a diamond sponsor at Carbon Expo - Melbourne, October 2010, and bronze sponsor – COP 16, Cancun Mexico, December 2010

Active member of the CMIA , IETA & Policy Working Groups

Efficient

Robust

Established

Connected


Voluntary credit origination and trade process


Average Price by Standard, OTC 2009 US$/tCO2e

Source: Ecosystem Marketplace, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (2010)

The OTC pre-CTX market lacks price transparency resulting in high margin charges by ‘middle men’

CTX allows voluntary credit standard price indices to be created over time enabling cost effective transactions for both buyers and sellers

Pricing Discrepancy - pre CTX


CTX Delivery on Cosain

Transaction Process

Transaction efficiency

Transaction security

Lower costs

Instant settlement

Historic data / indices

Line of credit available based on parent undertakings

Products

Increased range of products

Potential to create portfolio

Decreased position risk

Access to project videos

Pricing transparency

Structure multi–product transactions

Market benefit

Increased reputation benefit / lower risk

Representation in the executive market (CMIA, IETA, CTX, working groups)

Access to research and market commentary

Policy Updates & review

Additional outlet to market


Liquidity

Replacing CCX and the OTC market

Efficiency

End-to-end electronicexchange with instantaneoustransactions

Scalable and Proven Technology

Robust and proven technology

(costly to replicate)

Credibility

Pricing transparencyof quality, verified

credits

Unique to CTX – Why CTX?

Complete end-to-end solution

Proven technology

Real time market information

Unique Electronic interface with the world’s largest registry – Markit

Environmental Registry

Clearing facilities – Deutsche Bank and Westpac

Agreements in place with the worlds top registries, brokers, standards and

consultants

Government financial and strategic backing


Selection of Voluntary Credit Standards


CTX Platform – Trade Screen View


CTX platform – Global Search Facility


CTX PlatformImmediate Access to Project Information


CTX PlatformVideo Functionality


Contact Niall McManus56 Maudlin Street

KilkennyCo Kilkenny

T: +353(0)56 777 1559M: +353(0) 87 050 [email protected]

www.cosain.ie

Cosain, the best solution


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