ENERGY, CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Over the last few years, public focus on the environment, climate and energy has intensified and such issues now rank highly on many governments’ political agendas. In 2009, Denmark will host the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP15), which aims to reach a new global climate agreement, and environmental responsibility and the use of environmentally friendly technologies form part of the United Nations Global Compact principles in relation to social responsibility.

The immediate focus is on securing and optimising existing energy supplies, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and minimising the environmental impact of energy sources. Priority is being given to the creation of green energy and technology to reduce energy consumption, both key ingredients in lowering CO2 emissions.

Our assistance

Kromann Reumert has many years of in-depth experience in advising on issues concerning energy, climate and the environment in Denmark and the EU.

Our advisory services include areas as diverse as:

• pricing and terms of delivery for electricity, heating, water, gas and others
• energy-related subsidy regimes
• wind turbine projects in Denmark and abroad
• licencing terms and contractual relationships concerning oil and gas exploration and production in the North Sea
• quota regulation of CO2
• agreements on emissions trading schemes, emissions reduction projects, carbon products and credits (JI and CDM credits) and technology transfers
• the development of new and environmentally friendly technologies for tomorrow (cleantech), including electric cars, first and second generation biofuels (bioethanol), CO2 storage (CCS – Carbon Capture and Storage) and solar energy, among others
• environmental labelling, certification and management, and business regulation in relation to chemical usage, air and noise pollution, as well as regulation of waste, including waste water and soil contamination.

Kromann Reumert also assists businesses in preparing and implementing energy, climate and environmental policies as part of an overall CSR strategy.