Broker launches insurance against carbon leakage
London-based Howden says new product can boost bankability of CCS projects by addressing key risk
London-based broker Howden has launched an insurance facility covering leakage of CO₂ from commercial-scale CCS projects in a move designed to help unlock investment by addressing one of the sector’s key risks. The insurance facility, which Howden says is the first of its type, provides cover for environmental damage and loss of revenue arising from the sudden or gradual leakage of CO₂ from CCS projects into the air, land and water. Leakage could lead to CCS projects being unable to fulfil emission reduction commitments made against offsets or allowances issued in cap-and-trade markets. The insurance product is also designed to support the development of a commercial insurance market for lea
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