After Copenhagen climate change issues are big news, and not a moment too soon. However, a sector that was perhaps previously thought of as being populated by sandal wearing, bearded tree huggers has now been increasingly invaded by those who are looking for a quick buck. Many carbon trading schemes have been sold on the basis that they will not only help the planet but also the purchaser’s desire to show corporate social responsibility, but many such schemes turn out to be little more than a sham.

At Taveners we have particular expertise in structuring carbon trading, emission reduction and related consultancy agreements, obtaining for purchasers guarantees of verifiable climate results. We also specialise in advising companies with new technology that can be applied to the growing climate change sector, including those involved with emission reduction, clean energy and energy-saving devices. Our relevant experience includes:

• Agency agreements
• Carbon reduction commitment
• Certified emission reduction agreements
• Clean development mechanism
• Co-marketing
• Competition law
• Confidentiality agreements
• Consultancy agreements
• Copyright
• Design rights
• Domain name transfers
• Emission reductions sale agreements
• Greenhouse gas emission reduction agreements
• International emission reduction project agreements
• Joint ventures

• Patents
• Project monitoring agreements
• Research and development agreements
• Royalty bearing agreements
• Sponsorship agreements
• Technology and intellectual property legal due diligence
• Technology co-development
• Technology evaluation agreements
• Terms for online marketplaces
• Trademark applications
• Trademark licensing
• Trademarks
• Verified emission reduction purchase agreements
• Voluntary carbon unit agreements