Emissions trading in safe hands
Vertis, a MiFID II trading firm, supports companies in navigating through carbon compliance schemes, including different EU Emissions Trading Systems, CBAM and CORSIA, in a cost-effective way
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In mid-2024, global energy markets were shaken when coal prices suddenly spiked, largely as a knock-on effect from soaring natural gas prices. In Indonesia and beyond, the surge highlighted how tightly interlinked commodity markets are, and how disturbances in one fuel segment can cascade across the energy mix.
For companies navigating the evolving landscape of carbon markets, such volatility holds crucial lessons. When coal becomes more expensive, utilities and industries may shift toward gas, biomass, or other alternatives, each with distinct CO₂ emission profiles. These shifts impact carbon allowance demand, the cost of compliance with systems like the EU ETS, and the risk exposures of energy portfolios.
In this article, we’ll explore: