Case study: Flemish government: Carbon fund advice

The issue

The Flemish government had decided to buy carbon credits to help meet its 2008-12 Kyoto target and wanted help in choosing between two options: creating its own carbon fund or investing in an existing one.

Our approach

PricewaterhouseCoopers conducted a survey of existing carbon funds, including their risks, accessibility, and type of credits provided. From this survey, a range of options for the Flemish government were derived. The client’s most attractive options were further developed.

The autcome

PricewaterhouseCoopers assessment of fund investment opportunities helped our client make better informed investment decisions.