Carbon Credits were put in place to reduce Carbon Emissions. Countries are given an allowance of CO2 they are permitted to emit in tonnes. Each Carbon Credit is worth one tonne of CO2 emission. There is a strict penalty, if a country or an organisation goes over this allotted amount of CO2 emission. However, Carbon Credits can be traded on an exchange to allow other countries, organisations and investors a chance to prosper.
Wine investment is particularly attractive when looking to diversify your investment portfolio. Fine wine is produced in finite supply and the quality available is shrinking due to consumption and breakage. Not surprisingly the demand is rising globally, with the world realising what Europe has known for years - fine wine is worth its high price tag.
The demand for timber is growing in line with an ever expanding population. As the population multiplies, we require more timber for construction and yet at the same time, strict laws limit the supply of timber due to Deforestation and Global warming fears. Again the main aspect of timber trading is supply and demand.
Art is an attractive alternative investment as it offers diversification into an area that has historically provided high returns. Long term investments in quality works of art have proved to be a remarkable store of value. This is due to increasing rarity caused by an expanding demand from collectors, museums and dwindling supplies.