Research Notes

Internal Carbon Pricing: How Manufacturers Can Embed Carbon Costs in Business Decisions

ICP (Internal Carbon Price) is a mechanism by which companies set their own price on emissions ahead of external regulations such as carbon taxes and ETS, and factor it into investment decisions. Applying the ICP concept to equipment upgrades, supplier evaluation, and product design structurally embeds carbon risk into business decision-making. This article outlines implementation approaches and practical options.