Who we are

About Us

Carbon & Clean Energy Solutions (CCES) is a specialist carbon and climate advisory firm. We are the trusted partner for corporates, investors, financial institutions, governments and NGOs navigating carbon markets, decarbonisation and the transition to Net Zero.


For more than a decade, CCES has supported clients across Australian and international carbon markets, providing carbon project development, technical due diligence and carbon integrity assessment alongside decarbonisation and Net Zero strategy, helping clients manage risk and deliver high-integrity climate outcomes with confidence.

Our Experience

CCES has supported investors, financial institutions, governments, corporates and NGOs across Australian and international carbon markets, delivering advisory services across climate finance, carbon project development and decarbonisation initiatives in Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia and North America.


Our experience spans carbon project development and assessment, technical due diligence, climate finance and carbon integrity advisory, and the development of decarbonisation and Net Zero strategies.

We Are a Proud Member of

Carbon Market Institute Victorian CleanTech Cluster

Vision

Advancing high-integrity climate action for a net-zero and nature-positive world.

Mission

To deliver trusted, high-integrity climate solutions that accelerate decarbonisation, strengthen carbon markets and support a net-zero and nature-positive transition.

10+

Years of Trusted Carbon & Climate Advisory
Since 2015

Why CCES

  • Trusted carbon and climate advisor since 2015
  • Independent technical due diligence and carbon integrity expertise
  • Deep expertise across carbon markets, climate finance and decarbonisation
  • International experience across Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe and North America

OUR SERVICES

Australian Carbon Market

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International Carbon Markets

International Carbon Markets

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Climate Finance & Impact Investment

Climate Finance & Impact Investment

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Decarbonisation and Net Zero

Decarbonisation & Net Zero

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Leadership & Strategic Partnership

Anil Bhatta

Founder & Managing Director

Anil Bhatta is the Founder and Managing Director of Carbon & Clean Energy Solutions (CCES), an internationally recognised expert with over two decades of experience in carbon markets and decarbonisation.Driven by a genuine passion for climate impact, Anil is dedicated to unlocking corporate climate finance and capital investment for high-integrity carbon projects — building trust between markets, communities, and investors and translating climate ambition into measurable, lasting impact.
Partnership

Strategic Partnership

Network of Experts

CCES leverages a network of strategic partners and subject matter experts across carbon markets, climate finance, decarbonisation and nature-based solutions to deliver high-integrity, science-based solutions for our clients.

Selected Experience

  • ACCU Project Due Diligence & Integrity
  • Supporting investors and project developers through technical due diligence, integrity assessment and acquisition support.
  • Nature-Based Solutions
  • Supporting the development of high-impact nature-based carbon projects that deliver measurable climate and community co-benefits.
  • Paris Agreement Article 6.2 Advisory
  • Supporting governments and institutions in developing and implementing Article 6 cooperative approaches and international carbon market frameworks.
  • Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme
  • Supporting project developers through technical advisory, audit management and carbon credit issuance processes for plantation forestry projects under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme.
  • Carbon Finance & Impact Investments
  • Developing high-integrity carbon assets that deliver measurable climate and community co-benefits.
  • Decarbonisation & Climate Strategy
  • Supporting organisations in emissions accounting, Climate Active assessments, decarbonisation planning and navigating evolving climate policy and reporting requirements.

Who We've Worked With

  • Standard Bank Plc (United Kingdom)

    Leading financial markets and commodities bank www.icbcstandardbank.com/CorporateSite

  • World Vision

    Humanitarian and development organization www.worldvision.com.au/

  • Additional Energy Limited (United Kingdom)

    Develops and advises on renewable energy
    projects and climate finance.     www.additionalenergy.com/

  • Kenya Power and Lighting (Kenya)

    Kenyan Electric Utility that owns and operates most of the electricity
    transmission and distribution system in Kenya.     www.kplc.co.ke

  • Habla Zig Zag Kilns International (Australia)

    Provider of Low Carbon brick firing technology www.hablakilns.com/

  • Cool NRG International (Australia)

    Global expert in design, development & delivery of
    energy efficiency projects     www.coolnrg.com/

  • Iluka Resources

    ASX-listed critical minerals company.
    iluka.com

  • Swedish Energy Agency

    Swedish government authority for international climate initiatives.
    energimyndigheten.se

  • Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

    Treaty-based international intergovernmental organisation.
    gggi.org

  • CAMCO

    Develops and finances clean energy projects www.camcocleanenergy.com

  • Korea Electric Power Corporation (South Korea)

    Develops electric power resources, electric power generation,
    transmission, transformation, and distribution in South Korea.     www.home.kepco.co.kr/kepco/EN/main.do

  • KOREA LEGISLATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE

    Korean government-funded national policy research institute www.klri.re.kr/eng/category/main.do

  • WeAct Pty Ltd (Australia)

    Carbon offset certificate broker www.weact.com.au/

PUBLICATIONS

Safeguard Mechanism Reforms: Consultation Paper

CCES welcome the Australian government’s commitments and actions in reforming the Safeguarding Mechanism, which will not only assist the country in meeting its enhanced NDC target under the Paris Agreement but also pave the way for climate diplomacy and action in the region through the implementation of IPCOS and other future bilateral/multilateral international carbon projects under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.

We understand that the government is considering international offsets in the Safeguard Mechanism only if the units are of high integrity and the mitigation outcome can be formally transferred to count towards Australia’s Paris Agreement commitments; however, international offsets are not proposed to be part of the initial enhanced Safeguard Mechanism. We encourage the provision of using high-integrity international carbon offsets created under Article 6.2 in the enhanced Safeguard Mechanism.

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Progressive Climate policy is the Soul of Advanced Australia

Development towards a better society and a better future has always been an utmost priority for Australia. In other words, progress is the soul of Australia, which has enabled the country to navigate its journey from “Australia” to “Advanced Australia”. Unfortunately, in the climate front, the country hasn’t been able to progress further and deliver its citizens a firm climate policy yet. The best time to implement and embrace a progressive climate policy for Australia was ten years ago and the second best time is now.
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Time to talk about saving humanity, not just the planet!

It’s time to have a serious conversation on how to save “humanity” from the negative impacts of climate change rather than sticking with the old rhetoric – “save the planet”. As human beings, when we are inspired we do things that we wouldn’t otherwise do. The world needs inspiration to act together; aiming to save humanity by fighting climate change can be the necessary motivation for all in today’s gradually warming world.
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Role of Waste to Renewable Energy Projects in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are targets that needs to be met by 2030, meaning, the governments around the world have approximately 12 years to take necessary action to achieve this goal. Reliable, clean and affordable energy has the most important role to play in achieving SDGs as energy is essential to sustainable development.This paper explores the role of waste to renewable energy projects in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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The Implementation of Climate Change Mitigation Policy after Paris Agreement

- A Comparative Study on EU, AU, China and Korea

European Union, Australia, China and South Korea are the vital global actors in any movement that will stabilize the global climate at conditions suited to sustainable development for environmental protection and quality of life around the world. Better understanding of their climate regime pre- Paris and post Paris era is of greater importance both in theory and in practice. This comprehensive research paper analyses each of these countries’ key climate change policies and legislations, their INDC key issues, future plans with set of recommendations.
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Issues to consider when linking carbon markets

Australia and Korea have policies in place to curb greenhouse gas emissions in their respective countries. The Australian government through its “Direction Action Plan” aims to reduce emissions through investment in new and more efficient technologies, whereas, the Korean government has had in place a national cap-and-trade ETS since 1 January 2015. The existing trading relationships between Australia and Korea can be considered as an important factor when considering carbon market linkages between these two Asia-Pacific countries, as it will not only aid to proliferate climate change mitigation activities in the region but will also assist in addressing leakage concerns (if any) between these two major trading partners. This paper discusses carbon market linkage issues by exploring the opportunities and challenges of market linkage between two-major Asia-Pacific trading partners – Australia and Korea.
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CONTACT US

Level 2, 696 Bourke Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000, Australia
contact@c-ces.com