As global communities become more and more aware of the crucial need to promote green technology development and clean energy production, emission trading experts like
Jon M. Queen play increasingly vital roles in the participation of the industrial sector in the worldwide advocacy to preserve the planet.
An alternative energy businessman and finance and legal specialist himself, Jon Queen advises clients on a broad range of transactional matters, which includes trading, credit enhancement, insurance, project finance, corporate structuring, and regulatory issues. As a Board Member of the
Foundation for the Development of Environmental and Energy Markets, Queen also specializes in the facilitation of market-based environmental policies. He has extensive experience in the inception of numerous deals from clean energy initiatives to energy efficient projects in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Asia.
Jon M. Queen’s advisory and projects are designed to meet a variety of internationally-recognized protocols and standards, such as:
Kyoto Protocol Joint Implementation Mechanism: an international environmental treaty committing developed countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions within a timeframe.
Clean Development Mechanism: program that requires projects to meet stringent qualifications and public registration standards to ensure transparent and measurable emissions reduction.
World Wildlife Fund’s Gold Standard: the most widely endorsed quality standard for the design and implementation of carbon offset projects.
Voluntary Carbon Standard: program designed to provide a comprehensive global standard to offset emissions initiated by The Climate Group, the International Emissions Trading Association, and the World Economic Forum.
More information on Jon Queen and his advisory and consulting endeavors are available at
www.jonmqueen.com.
