The benefits of engaging in climate change mitigation through carbon trading and improved efficiencies, are significant.

Become influential and get ahead of the game:
Many companies are getting entrenched in carbon markets to gain experience to be able to influence the development of climate change policy and regulation. Access to current information is crucial to enable companies to be nimble in an uncertain, carbon constrained future. Anticipate the risks presented by climate changed and be prepared for amendments to legislation, policies.

Increase customer acquisition and loyalty:
With increased awareness, all consumers (business and individuals) are beginning to add weight to climate change in their purchase decision. whether is be part of a multi million dollar supply chain or the pruchase of a single mobile phone, consumers are switching and becoming loyal to companies that are proving to be environmentally responsible.

Enhance brand positioning and value:
Ensure that your company is being seen to be a proactive visionary by doing the right thing and making a difference.

Differentiate yourself:
With the mainstream awareness regarding Climate Change on the increase, carbon neutral classification will become a purchase decision criteria that differentiates your product from the rest. The sooner this happens, the greater the window of opportunity to capitalise on this. Gain competitive advantage through sector specific early-adoption.

Attract new investors:
In light of the ever increasing awareness of the commercial risks and demand for increased coporate responsibility; many of these activities may eventually provide enterprise value as lenders and investors view carbon-efficiency as an indicator of overall sound management.

Improve International appeal:
Be able to compete in global industry that is fast evolving and cleaning up their act. It is going to become a prerequisite for companies to have enviro-credibility no matter where they are domiciled.

Revenue Opportunity:
For certain companies to become net providers of credits through emission reductions and sequestration projects. Reducing GHG emissions also can create future business opportunities such as providing cleaner energy sources and more efficient products.

Fossil fuel independence and Improved efficiencies:
Companies will actually save money by implementing more efficient technology to reduce their emissions. This leads to an added reduction in compliance costs as well as the avoidance of any additional tax liabilities or fines.

Limit insurance risk:
Proactive companies also can buffer themselves from climate-related business impacts such as rising insurance premiums for industrial activities and tighter regulations that affect operating costs.

Improved public relations:
The media is giving big coverage to companies that are doing something about climate change. The offsetting and reduction of emissions can be packaged in a way that significantly enhances public perception of the company.

Employee pride and loyalty:
Employees are the individuals who are exposed to increased coverage that climate change has in the mainstream media. It would improve their loyalty to the company and their give them a sense of pride that they are contributing in some way toward mitigating the problem. The way employers are perceived often impacts the way their employees are perceived by others.