Market based Mechanisms

Market based mechanisms, if designed well, are widely seen as an effective tool for reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) and fostering energy efficiency and renewable energy. Certain environmental outcomes can be ensured with the flexibility of trading, so that targets can be met at lowest costs. Ecofys is along the leading experts in the area of market-based mechanisms.

EU ETS

Since the very start of the EU Emission Trading Scheme, Ecofys experts have advised governments on the design of the trading scheme. Ecofys evaluated the national allocation plans for phase I and II, conducted the mid-term review for the European Commission, developed the Monitoring and Reporting Guidelines and played a key role in the design of the allocation methodology for phase III starting in 2013. Ecofys experts also helped participating companies to efficiently implement emission trading into their daily business. 

CDM / JI and other market mechanisms

Ecofys has been an active player in the project-based mechanisms under the Kyoto protocol (CDM / JI) and in the voluntary carbon markets. We are also active in the design, implementation and evaluation of other market-based policy instruments, such as white (energy efficiency) and green (renewable energy) certificates. We have multi-stakeholder experience from assignments for governments, project developers and technology suppliers, an international presence and a good understanding of the larger policy context