Emissions Trading: Issues and Options for Domestic and International Markets

Are emissions-trading programs truly a cost-effective means for companies to comply with environmental regulations? This October 2000 report can’t determine what’s best for specific industries, but it does offer corporate decision-makers a primer on the key issues. The report addresses emissions trading at the domestic and international levels, covering topics such as eligibility criteria, allocation of emissions credits, and legal liability, among others. Don’t miss the profiles of companies that have already taken action to set up emissions-trading programs.