Newsletter Ecofys August 2008
August 2008 - To read the latest news of Ecofys projects and developments in China and other Ecofys news, click here.

The Gold Standard version 2 is out now!
August 2008 - The Gold Standard is a premium quality label for carbon credits. Ecofys upgraded all rules and guidance. The standard is supported by more that 60 NGOs and has a technical advisory committee with leading figures in the field of sustainable development. Ecofys focused on strengthening the criteria on stakeholder participation and contribution to sustainable development. At the same time the user-friendliness and transparency for all Gold Standard users has been increased. For more information, please click here.

Energy-efficiency and carbon capture in new fossil power plants in the EU
August 2008 - Ecofys carried out this study with the aim to give insight in energy-efficiency and capture-readiness of recently built (>1997) and planned fossil-fired power plants in the EU. For the report click here.

Ecofys study for Allianz and WWF compares climate policies of G8
July 2008 – Since climate policies are on the top of the agenda of the annual G8 summit (7-9 July 08) in Hokkaido, Japan, Allianz and WWF commissioned Ecofys to examine and compare efforts against climate change of the G8 countries. The Ecofys study "G8 Climate Scorecards 2008" presents an overview of the implemented and planned measures aiming to counteract climate change. To download the report, click here.