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Technique Reduces Global Warming with Financial Incentives
for Process Manufacturers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, September 11, 2006 – ICF
International announced today that it successfully
developed a new project methodology under the Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol
in partnership with Lafarge, Brasil, one of the world’s
leading mineral processing companies. This pioneering
methodology enables process manufacturers to reduce
the quantity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
apply for carbon credits.
"The technique is further evidence of ICF’s innovative work to support our clients as they seek new ways to respond to the threat of climate change," says Craig Ebert, executive vice president at ICF and Kyoto Protocol expert based in Los
Angeles. "This methodology is an inventive technical solution for Lafarge and other companies to generate additional revenue while reducing greenhouse gas emissions."
The new methodology, AM0033, was formally approved by the CDM Executive Board for use by companies globally as a way to enhance their bottom line while operating in a socially responsible manner. AM0033 enables users to reduce GHG by rewarding companies with carbon credits in exchange for substituting raw materials and using waste products in the production of cement and other processed materials.
"Not only will this allow companies to receive
carbon credits for their cutting-edge practices,
but Lafarge, Brasil also is demonstrating its commitment
to sustainability by utilizing a noxious waste
product from local steel-making facilities," says
Marcos Ferreira, managing director of ICF’s
Latin American operations. "By
serving in an advisory capacity on more than 300 carbon credit projects globally,
ICF brings a unique level of expertise to the CDM arena. We continue to break
new ground in providing vital solutions for our corporate clients that enable
them to invest in revenue-enhancing strategies while simultaneously improving
their environmental performance."
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ICF International (Nasdaq: ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in the energy, environment, transportation, social programs, defense, and homeland security markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from analysis and design through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 1,800 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF’s Web site is http://www.icfi.com.
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For Immediate Release
United States Contact: Douglas
Beck
Tel: 1.703.934.3820
Latin America Contact: Marcos
Ferreira
Tel: 55.21.2132.7324
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