CEMS

Carbon Emissions Management Software

A vertical market for the software industry that has evolved from the need for organisations to identify, monitor and manage their carbon emissions for compliance with regulatory requirements.

With the current trend to develop different legislation in each country to address the current perceived carbon problem, the CEMS market is undoubtedly going to be a major growth area over the next few years and is likely to be a favourite with the carbon intensive industries such as manufacturing and utilities.

WIth few standards in existence and with scant guidance from governments, there is likely to be many differences in approach and results produced, so be sure to spring clean your contractual clauses for 'Caveat Emptor'.