A new white paper from the global management consultancy Arthur D. Little looks at the future of carbon markets post-2012.

Following from "The Carbon Margin" white paper, Arthur D. Little's Carbon INSIGHT - "Carbon Futures" seeks to map a path forward for tomorrow's carbon winners by considering market scenarios and how these will impact business post 2012. For many businesses, carbon trading can and will have a significant influence on the top and bottom lines. Beyond 2012 however, this issue will be driven by intergovernmental negotiation and emerging legislation. What should executives with responsibility for investment outcomes post-2012 be doing now to ensure they
maximize competitiveness and minimize risk?

Arthur D. Little's report highlights the importance of understanding possible policy outcomes and developing a carbon strategy with the flexibility to take them all into account. Key variables for businesses to consider include what potential costs are likely to be incurred, what opportunities can be harnessed to increase revenue, and how companies can learn and improve from experience with the issue.

Arthur D. Little is a global management consultancy, linking strategy, innovation and technology with deep industry knowledge. See http://www.adlittle.com/gcas

"Carbon Futures" is available at http://www.adlittle.com/carbonfutures