CO2 emission rights

Climate change, caused in particular by greenhouse gases, is keeping the world in suspense. One of the most important levers for halting global warming are CO₂ emission rights and the trading of related CO₂ emission certificates. These certificates grant companies the right to emit one metric ton of CO₂ or an equivalent greenhouse gas for each emission certificate. Recently, intensified climate change ambitions and limited quotas for emission allowances have been a major price driver of CO₂-Futures which are traded on the Futures market. There could still be potential, which could open interesting investment opportunities for investors.