EmissionStrategies.com Launched as First Strategy and Planning Resource for Reducing Greenhouse Gases and Other Air Emissions

FAIRFAX, VA, November 13, 2000 - EmissionStrategies.com was launched today as the first e-business solution to help companies profitably manage greenhouse gas (GHG), nitrogen oxide (NOx), and sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions by deriving maximum value from their unique emission portfolios.

"EmissionStrategies.com responds to a clear need articulated by companies around the world for accurate and objective information on emissions and emission management strategies," says Craig Ebert, Director of EmissionStrategies.com. "Understanding how emissions and emission reductions affect shareholder value is essential as markets for emission reductions evolve," says Glyn Charlesworth, Managing Director of European Operations.

EmissionStrategies.com provides, first, asset management by offering insights, tools, and services to optimize emission portfolios since emissions have financial value and need to be managed as assets or liabilities. Second, it provides an integrated approach to help manage these emissions in one framework. And third, it provides independent solutions through objective services and Web tools to help define management strategies given an uncertain future. Various state-of-the-art tools and services help quantify emission risks, benchmark emission performance, evaluate opportunities for buying or selling emissions, and assess financial impacts of emission management.

For GHGs, most companies anticipate a future that is carbon-constrained, regardless of the fate of the Kyoto Protocol, and a global market has emerged, though one with limited liquidity, for CO2 equivalents. Some countries in Europe have proposed piloting domestic GHG emission trading markets, and many other countries with emission reduction commitments are also exploring emission trading programs to help companies reduce the costs of meeting reduction targets. Moreover, in many jurisdictions, including the United States, a market already exists for NOx and SO2 emission allowances. These challenges compel companies to assess the risks and opportunities facing them as they strategically manage their emission sources and mitigation options.

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.

For Immediate Release Contact: Douglas Beck 1.703.934.3820