The CRM team has expert knowledge of how to manage projects through all stages of the carbon cycle; from demonstrating additionality and eligibility, to obtaining DNA approvals and preparing the monitoring reports required to obtain carbon emission reduction certificates.

• Project Idea Note (PIN)

  A Project Idea Note (PIN) is prepared in order to provide an initial assessment of carbon emissions reductions that can be achieved from a project.

• Methodology

  In cases where a novel approach is being taken to obtain carbon emission reductions, a new methodology will need to be produced. The CRM team has proven experience with developing new methodologies and getting them approved.

• Project Design Document (PDD)

  A Project Design Document (PDD) needs to be written for each project. This document provides details of the project, the approach used to determine the emission reductions and a detailed emission reduction monitoring and verification plan for the project.

• Letter of Approval (LoA) from the Designated National Authority (DNA)

  The government of the country in which a CDM project is based needs to approve each project, upon which it will issue a Letter of Approval. The process of gaining this approval varies in each country and the CRM team can play a key role in helping to obtain this approval.

• Validation from a Designated Operational Entity (DoE)

  An independent organisation is required to validate each prospective CDM project. This process can be time consuming and so the CRM team works closely together with the Designated Operational Entity during validation to help ensure it runs promptly and efficiently.

• Verification

  A monitoring document will be prepared by CRM and verified by a Designated Operational Entity in order to obtain the emission reduction certificates. CRM has successfully delivered emission reductions from a large number of CDM projects, as well as emission reductions approved under the Voluntary Carbon Standard and via the Chicago Climate Exchange.

CRM is working on over 130 projects, including:

• Wind farms

  CRM is the market leader in this sector having more than 20 registered wind farms under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), many of which have already been issued with Certified Emission Reductions (CERs).

• Hydropower plant

  CRM has successfully delivered emission reductions from its registered hydropower projects. Hydropower plant projects provide many jobs to local people.

• Biomass projects

  CRM has built up valuable experience in this technology and has a number of successful projects.

• Landfill installations

  CRM has been involved in several landfill gas projects which will lead to significant emission reductions, with methane utilisation and destruction having a global warming potential 21 times that of carbon dioxide. The sale of carbon credits has become a key driver for the development of landfill projects globally.

• Geothermal plant

  CRM is preparing Project Design Documents for several geothermal power projects. Geothermal projects provide both heat and power which can replace existing fossil fuel use.

• Energy efficiency and waste heat recovery systems

  Large scale emission reductions can be achieved by implementing energy efficiency improvements in the cement, steel, paper, chemical and other industries. CRM has been involved in several projects, including waste heat recovery and energy efficiency in the steel industry.

• Coal Mine Methane projects

  CRM developed the basis for the methodology for CMM projects and has successfully delivered Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) from its projects. Emission reductions are achieved by using the methane to generate electricity, utilising the waste heat for mine use and supplying the methane gas to mining households.

• Combined Cycle Gas Turbines

  CRM is working closely together with the developer of a large scale Combined Cycle Gas Turbine to enable the project to obtain Certified Emission Reductions.

• Ultra Supercritical Coal Fired Power Plants

  CRM has signed an innovative deal to work on the development of an Ultra-Supercritical Coal Fired Power Plant in China. It will be one of the first Ultra-Super Critical Power Plants in the World to secure accreditation under the Clean Development Mechanism.

• Oil and Gas Industry

  CRM is assessing the opportunities for obtaining emission reductions from efficiency improvements in the oil and gas industry, including from gas compressor systems.

• Nitrous oxide projects

  CRM produced a technical review of the three main approaches to reducing nitrous oxide emissions and is investigating opportunities with clients based on approaches not presently covered by existing methodologies.

• Other technologies

  CRM has expertise in a wide range of energy and other emission reduction technologies.

The team has a deep understanding of the carbon markets and over 18 years' experience working on sustainable energy projects around the world. We will visit your sites and work closely with your team to identify and assess investment opportunities.