IBM and Energy-Blockchain Labs created blockchain platform enabling carbon asset trading in China

Briefing

IBM and Energy-Blockchain Labs created blockchain platform enabling carbon asset trading in China

April 19, 2017

Briefing

  • Green Asset Management – IBM and Energy-Blockchain Labs developed world’s first blockchain-enabled green asset management platform for carbon trading in China using open source multi-channel transaction network Hyperledger Fabric
  • China Carbon Trading – Allows companies to trade allotted carbon emissions in carbon markets efficiently and cost-effectively, encouraging emissions reductions in China
  • Beta and Commercial Release – Proof of concept prototype completed in late 2016, with beta release expected in May 2017 and commercial offering by late 2017
  • Paris Agreement Commitment – China is significant signatory of Paris Agreement, with responsibility to meet its pre-2020 climate action targets and build nationwide carbon market

Accelerator

Market Disruption

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Energy-Blockchain Labs, International Business Machines Corp.

Source

Original Publication Date

March 20, 2017

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