Strategy and analysis
We provide innovative and detailed analysis for key decision makers including business leaders, policy makers and investors.
We produce detailed reports on key issues such as the EU ETS, Offshore wind and the impact of climate change on company value, in order to help business prepare for the low carbon economy and take advantage of the opportunities it presents.
Publications and reports
In 2007/08, Insights launched its third report on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and developed the worlds first product carbon footprinting standard, the PAS 2050, with the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and BSI British Standards.
In 2008 we began a series of major reviews including work on offshore wind, the impact of climate change on company value and the commercialisation of low carbon technologies.
Coverage
In 2007/8, we held over 150 Carbon Trust events, welcomed 600,000 unique users to our website and responded to almost 400,000 requests for our reports.
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Publications
Small scale wind energy [2.02mb]
This report is for government policy makers and organisations considering installing small wind turbines.
Low Carbon Technology Innovations [870kb]
This report sets out the case for establishing a network of Low Carbon Technology Innovation and Diffusion Centres internationally, and focusses on some of the issues and options in the design and activities of the Centres.