Intertek Sponsors Carbon Credit Market Event in Mexico
02 Apr 2009
Intertek (www.intertek.com), one of the world’s largest testing, inspection, and certification companies, announced its new Carbon and Green Services Division in Mexico at the Institute of the Americas’ Annual Conference “Accelerating the Carbon Credit Market in Mexico” held on February 4th, 2009 in Mexico City, Mexico. Intertek, as a key sponsor of the event, showcased its green services providing strategic consulting, project development, certification for carbon markets (including Green House Gas reduction projects) and LEED-certification.
Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow, President of the Institute of the Americas and Juan Elvira Quesada, Secretary of Mexico’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) opened the event with effective and positive respective speeches.
Mr. Elvira’s discussion focused on the Kyoto Protocol and its importance for the emerging opportunities in Mexico. Other speakers also detailed their perspective on this emerging market, including economic impacts covered by the outcomes
During a panel discussion on the growing market for carbon credits in Mexico including Sue Stendebach (Senior Assistant; EPA), Lenny Honschild (General Manager; Evolution Markets, Inc.) and Brian Guzzone (Project Developer; Ameresco, Inc.), Dr. Ruud Overbeek spoke about Intertek’s solutions for developing carbon projects. Noting Intertek’s strategic role in consulting and offering process solutions towards GHG emission reduction projects, Dr. Overbeek also promoted the independent Intertek Certification and Accreditation services, another strong area of Intertek’s carbon services.
Intertek Mexico’s General Director, Michael LeBlanc stated, “I’m very proud of what we’re doing. It’s something you can bring home to the dinner table and discuss with your family”, clearly referring to the importance of helping the environment by reducing the greenhouse gas emissions. Michael LeBlanc encouraged the attendants to work together on developing the carbon based market in Mexico, thereby helping fight climate change and sustain corporate financial growth.
For further information, visit www.intertek.com/green
Contacts
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Ruud Overbeek, Ph.D.
Global Director
Health & Environmental Services, Intertek
Telephone: +1 713.407.3662
Email: ruud.overbeek@intertek.com
Michael LeBlanc
General Director Intertek México
Tel. (52) 55 5091-2150
Email: michael.leblanc@intertek.com
About Intertek Health & Environmental Services (www.intertek.com/green)
Intertek Health & Environmental Services offers the complete solution for global, regional, or local compliance, providing sound traceability systems and strict enforcement of due diligence policies. Intertek does more than simply help our clients comply, we give them the competitive advantage they desire. Our Services offer comprehensive solutions for RoHS, Restricted Substances, CPSIA, REACH, California Proposition 65, Carbon Management, and Greenhouse Gas reduction, including on-call consulting, supply chain management, testing and analysis, legal representation, certification, and corporate education appropriate for all types and levels of business. Intertek Health & Environmental Services is a leader in global environmental compliance, consulting, technology services and product stewardship.
About Intertek (www.intertek.com)
Intertek (ITRK.L) is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 23,000 people in 100 countries around the world.