CarbonSim Emissions Trading

​Join us for a session of CarbonSim - a fun, artificial intelligence-enhanced, multi-user carbon trading simulation game. CarbonSim brings markets to life, teaches the principles of emissions trading, demystifies how to develop and implement a carbon portfolio management strategy, and demonstrates that results are driven by design. In this three-hour session you’ll play a round, collaborate with your peers, and maybe win a prize. Best of all, you’ll see why emissions trading system (ETS) stakeholders are excited about how this cutting edge simulation tool is helping them to better understand, appreciate the limits of, and advocate for environmental markets.

​Players can also participate in government-sponsored allowance auctions, exchanges, or over-the-counter markets. Two different products are traded – government issued allowances and private sector-created offsets. Both abatements and market-related options have different capital requirements and returns.  The benefits of hedging with futures contracts will also be discussed.

​Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, early career environmental professionals and anyone interested in learning more about how well-designed markets can drive emissions reductions at the least cost.

​The session will be run by veteran carbon market expert Josh Margolis with support from Nodal Exchange.

​Space is limited. Priority will be given to applicants who answer the questions. By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with Houston Energy and Climate Week organizers.