The inclusion of aviation into the EU ETS will go live on 1 January 2012. By 28 February, aircraft operators will have received their free allocations in their registry account. February 2012 will be the ideal time for operators to start learning about administrative issues, registries, accounting, auctions, carbon markets and design a carbon trading strategy that can minimize financial risks whilst paving the way for the first compliance deadline.

Key topics will include:

EU ETS administrative issues: registry, accounting, pass-through & auctions
EU ETS financial risks
Estimate your emissions shortfall
Design your carbon trading strategy
EU ETS experience from stationary installations
The carbon markets: history, drivers & trends
Characteristics of carbon allowances (EUA, EUAA, CER & ERU)
The products available: spots, futures, forwards, options & swaps
The sourcing options: carbon markets, brokerage firms (OTC) & trading companies
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