What We Do
Project Identification
In order to identify projects, our experienced technical experts can scan your operations and networks looking for all possible ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As opportunities are identified, available information is analyzed to assess the eligibility of the project activity for carbon credit generation under recognized regulatory frameworks, and quantify the expected volume of emission reductions.
Carbon Ghana Ltd. can identify projects in a variety of industries/sectors, including upstream & downstream oil and gas sector, energy generation, energy efficiency, electrical efficiency (generation, transmission & distribution), renewable energy, petrochemical, mining, cement, waste management, forestry, manufacture of fertilizers and aluminium.
Project Design Document (PDD)
Drafting a Project Design Document (PDD) describes the characteristics of an emission reduction project including its name, location, duration, applicable technology, baseline scenario, monitoring methodology and plan, estimated greenhouse gas emission reductions, stakeholder consultations and sustainability attributes. It is a document that shouldn't be underestimated in its complexity.
Carbon Ghana Ltd. fully comprehends the pitfalls of PDD writing. In order for the PDD to be successfully registered, it needs to fulfill all requirements set forth by the UNFCCC.
The team members of Carbon Ghana Ltd. have in the past successfully developed several PDDs for projects around the world that fall within the Kyoto Protocol and voluntary market frameworks, and can thus ensure that PDDs are written in full compliance with the UNFCC, thereby gaining the highest chance of being successfully registered within the shortest timeframe possible.
Monitoring Services
Once implemented, a project can still face risks of failure if it is not monitored carefully. Efficient and continuous monitoring is critical for early detection of problems or deviations. If these issues are detected early, corrective actions can be implemented to minimize shortfalls in the generation of carbon credits.
There are many mishaps that can lead to a shortfall in carbon credits, including: incorrect implementation of the PDD monitoring plan, loss of data, non-traceability of data, miscalibration of measurement equipment, etc.
Carbon Ghana Ltd. additionally offers the following assistance to both project partners and ER buyers:
- Implementation support and continuous improvement of the Monitoring Plan (MP)
- Monitoring technology assessment
- Periodic visits to the project site (to verify and support MP implementation)
- Training of project personnel in MP implementation
- Monitoring of project operational data (generated data, calibrations and management tasks)
- Periodic project status reporting, highlighting current deviations, perceived risks and ER generation performance
- Verification support services
Commercialization Services
Carbon Ghana Ltd. in affiliation with its Annex I country entity Carbon Swiss AG offers commercialization services on the CERs generated by the CDM & VER projects. Through the Annex I entity Carbon Swiss AG, CERs and VERs are sold to a variety of buyers including governments, energy utilities, oil and gas companies, investment banks, energy trading firms and equity funds.
As an Annex I country entity, Carbon Swiss AG writes the contracts involving the acquisition, purchase and sale of CERs and VERs.
Carbon Swiss AG has extensive and well-maintained relationships with a variety of end-buyers and intermediaries. This enables Carbon Swiss AG to develop innovative structures to market and sell CERs. Carbon Swiss AG identifies commercial strategies that are perfectly suited to the financial needs and risk profile of buyers.
Commercialization Structures that Carbon Swiss AG uses to market credits include:
- Auctions
- Portfolio Sales
- Advanced Payment Structures
- Carbon-based Debt Financing
- Options and other Derivatives
Benefits to Sellers:
- Optimal Prices: Carbon Swiss AG's access to an extensive network of first class buyers allows it to maximize price.
- Contract Negotiation: Carbon Swiss AG, in collaboration with some of the best lawfirms in Switzerland, is perfectly suited to negotiate carbon deals and the various contract provisions that apply to carbon credits. Sellers need to make sure they are well protected.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Dealing with registries and bureaucracy can be time consuming and costly. Carbon Swiss AG has the expeertise to expedite delivery and transfer of credits.
- Risk: The carbon market is subject to volatile price fluctuations. Carbon Swiss AG can create transaction structures that protect the buyer from price and regulatory risk.