TRADING IN CARBON MARKETS

TRADING EN MERCADOS DE CARBONO

We provide you with access to carbon markets, guided by sound judgement, security and strategic vision:

We assist and support all organisations wishing to access carbon markets, both for compliance and for voluntary offsetting. We combine regulatory compliance, procurement strategy and risk management, regulatory monitoring and operational support in areas such as the EU ETS, EU ETS2, UK ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CORSIA, the French Climate and Resilience Act and voluntary carbon markets.

We provide you with access to carbon markets, guided by sound judgement, security and strategic vision:

We assist and support all organisations wishing to access carbon markets, both for compliance and for voluntary offsetting. We combine regulatory compliance, procurement strategy and risk management, regulatory monitoring and operational support in areas such as the EU ETS, EU ETS2, UK ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CORSIA, the French Climate and Resilience Act and voluntary carbon markets.

Compliance, strategy and market access in an increasingly complex and volatile environment

Carbon markets have become a key component of the energy transition. For many organisations, it is no longer simply a matter of understanding regulations, but of managing their obligations effectively, anticipating regulatory changes, accessing the market on the best terms and making decisions with economic and strategic impact.

At Global Factor, we help organisations navigate this environment with a practical and specialised approach. We support industries, shipping companies, airlines and other businesses wishing to participate in carbon markets, combiningregulatory expertise, market insight and the ability to deliver.

Our approach links compliance, strategy and operations, so that each organisation can address its environmental obligations with greater certainty, minimal risk exposure and a clearer view of its options for action.

Compliance, strategy and market access in an increasingly complex and volatile environment
 

Carbon markets have become a key component of the energy transition. For many organisations, it is no longer simply a matter of understanding regulations, but of managing their obligations effectively, anticipating regulatory changes, accessing the market on the best terms and making decisions with economic and strategic impact.

At Global Factor, we help organisations navigate this environment with a practical and specialised approach. We support industries, shipping companies, airlines and other businesses wishing to participate in carbon markets, combiningregulatory expertise, market insight and the ability to deliver.

Our approach links compliance, strategy and operations, so that each organisation can address its environmental obligations with greater certainty, minimal risk exposure and a clearer view of its options for action.

OUR SERVICES

INDUSTRY

EU ETS

We support organisations subject to the main emissions trading scheme in understanding their obligations, managing regulatory compliance and defining strategies tailored to their operational reality. We work on:

  • Access to the European carbon market through a simple, dynamic and competitive process
  • Developing procurement strategies based on over 25 years’ experience supporting industrial organisations
  • Developing marketing materials to raise awareness of regulations with potential market impact
  • Emissions permits
  • Emissions monitoring plans
  • Methodological plans for monitoring
  • Reports on activity levels
  • Annual reporting and assistance with verification
  • Management of compensatory aid where applicable
  • Sustainability certification for biomass

We help integrate regulatory and market considerations into the organisation’s strategy, combining environmental compliance with a practical approach to cost, risk and planning, whilst offering a structured, agile process at a highly competitive price.

We support organisations that need to prepare for the new scheme applicable to sectors such as road transport, the building sector and other activities not covered by ETS1. We round off our offering by providing early market access to those companies that decide to plan ahead for their future needs. We work on:

  • Price hedging and market access
  • Analysis of the impact of ETS2
  • Identifying implications for affected parties
  • Preparing for new monitoring and reporting obligations
  • Adapting internal compliance processes
  • Assessing the impact of ETS2 on operating costs and business activity
  • Integrating ETS2 into energy and climate planning

We approach ETS2 as a structural change that requires forward planning, analytical skills and a clear understanding of its economic and regulatory implications.

We support organisations operating in the United Kingdom by offering them access to the UK carbon market, helping them to understand how it works by providing support for more confident decision-making regarding access and management, thereby minimising market risk.

We work on:

  • Access to the UK ETS market – UKA. Affected industries and airlines operating in the United Kingdom
  • Monitoring regulatory developments in the UK ETS
  • A comparative analysis of the European and UK regulatory frameworks
  • Advice and guidance on the inclusion of maritime transport in the UK ETS.

Our aim is tofacilitate decision-making within a distinctive regulatory environment, helping to reduce uncertainty and manage market exposure through a balanced, competitive and swift process.

MARITIME

Fuel EU Maritime

We help shipping companies – both shipowners and charterers – to understand and manage the impact of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation as part of their regulatory and operational strategy. We work on:

  • Access to pools at the most competitive price
  • Analysis of the applicable regulatory framework
  • Assessment of the impact of the FuelEU Maritime Regulatione on business activities and operations, and scenario planning
  • Integration with other obligations in the maritime sector
  • A combined analysis of FuelEU and the EU ETS

We approach the FuelEU Maritime Regulation as part of a new regulatory context for maritime transport, in which planning, traceability and foresight will become increasingly important.

We support shipowners, operators and other organisations in the maritime sector with their entry into and participation in the EU ETS, combining compliance, market access and an emissions allowance purchasing strategy with apractical, decision-oriented approach. We work on:

  • Onboarding processes (KYC) tailored to the maritime sector’s operations
  • Support with EUA transfers and operational management for shipowners
  • Access to the emissions trading market for any volume and on competitive terms
  • Defining compliance strategies and purchasing strategies with price targets
  • Ongoing market information (reports, price alerts and regular monitoring)
  • Support from a team specialising in the maritime sector with direct access to the EU ETS

We regard the EU ETS as a key component of the maritime sector’s climate strategy, helping to manage carbon exposure with greater certainty, efficiency and in line with market principles.

AVIATION

CORSIA and LCR (French offset scheme)

We support airline operators worldwide subject to regulatory frameworks such as CORSIA and the Loi Climat et Résilience in France, facilitating their access to carbon markets and assisting with the development of compliance and carbon credit procurement strategies.

We work on:

  • Support services within the CORSIA framework.
  • Access to CORSIA-eligible carbon credits (Phase 1 and Phase 2) to meet compliance requirements.
  • Access to carbon credits (domestic and international) to meet LCR requirements.
  • Monitoring of relevant regulatory initiatives and developments relating to the eligibility of credits.
  • Support in defining quality criteria and asset selection.
  • Integration of the market dimension into the organisation’s strategy.

Our approach focuses on access to the carbon credit market, understanding the applicable regulatory framework and making informed decisions in contexts where there are emissions offsetting obligations.

ETS2 – nEHS GERMANY)

AETS2 - nEHS (GERMANY)

We support organisations subject to the German national emissions trading scheme (nEHS) in managing their obligations, combining market access, operational support and optimisation criteria in an environment transitioning towards the European ETS2. We work on:

  • Access to emission allowances (nEZ) through auctions and fixed-price purchase mechanisms.
  • Support with the acquisition of allowances within the national regulatory framework.
  • Optimisation of the purchasing strategy, taking into account prices, timetables and available volumes.
  • Support with compliance processes relating to fuel emissions in diffuse sectors (transport and buildings).
  • Up-to-date information on how the system works and price trends.
  • Preparing for the transition to the European ETS2 and its impact on the organisation’s strategy.

VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKET

VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKET

We support organisations in accessing the Voluntary Carbon Market, facilitating the definition and implementation of strategies relating to high-quality carbon credits that are aligned with their climate and decarbonisation objectives. We support our clients in:

  • Accessing emission allowances (nEZ) through auctions and fixed-price purchase mechanisms
  • Support with the acquisition of allowances within the national regulatory framework
  • Optimising the procurement strategy, taking into account prices, timetables and available volumes
  • Support with compliance processes relating to fuel emissions in diffuse sectors (transport and buildings)
  • Up-to-date information on the functioning of the system and price trends
  • Preparing for the transition to the European ETS2 and its impact on the organisation’s strategy

Our aim is to facilitate market access and support informed decision-making. We are guided by criteria of quality, integrity and strategic alignment. We combine technical expertise, market insight and strategic analysis to help organisations develop coherent and transparent offsetting strategies.

OUR SERVICES

INDUSTRY

EU ETS

We support organisations that need to prepare for the new scheme applicable to sectors such as road transport, the building sector and other activities not covered by ETS1. We round off our offering by providing early market access to those companies that decide to plan ahead for their future needs. We work on:

  • Price hedging and market access
  • Analysis of the impact of ETS2
  • Identifying implications for affected parties
  • Preparing for new monitoring and reporting obligations
  • Adapting internal compliance processes
  • Assessing the impact of ETS2 on operating costs and business activity
  • Integrating ETS2 into energy and climate planning

We approach ETS2 as a structural change that requires forward planning, analytical skills and a clear understanding of its economic and regulatory implications.

We support organisations that need to prepare for the new scheme applicable to sectors such as road transport, the building sector and other activities not covered by ETS1. We round off our offering by providing early market access to those companies that decide to plan ahead for their future needs. We work on:

  • Price hedging and market access
  • Analysis of the impact of ETS2
  • Identifying implications for affected parties
  • Preparing for new monitoring and reporting obligations
  • Adapting internal compliance processes
  • Assessing the impact of ETS2 on operating costs and business activity
  • Integrating ETS2 into energy and climate planning

We approach ETS2 as a structural change that requires forward planning, analytical skills and a clear understanding of its economic and regulatory implications.

We support organisations operating in the United Kingdom by offering them access to the UK carbon market, helping them to understand how it works by providing support for more confident decision-making regarding access and management, thereby minimising market risk.

We work on:

  • Access to the UK ETS market – UKA. Affected industries and airlines operating in the United Kingdom
  • Monitoring regulatory developments in the UK ETS
  • A comparative analysis of the European and UK regulatory frameworks
  • Advice and guidance on the inclusion of maritime transport in the UK ETS.

Our aim is tofacilitate decision-making within a distinctive regulatory environment, helping to reduce uncertainty and manage market exposure through a balanced, competitive and swift process.

AVIATION

CORSIA y LCR (esquema francés de compensación)

We support airline operators worldwide subject to regulatory frameworks such as CORSIA and the Loi Climat et Résilience in France, facilitating their access to carbon markets and assisting with the development of compliance and carbon credit procurement strategies.

We work on:

  • Support services within the CORSIA framework.
  • Access to CORSIA-eligible carbon credits (Phase 1 and Phase 2) to meet compliance requirements.
  • Access to carbon credits (domestic and international) to meet LCR requirements.
  • Monitoring of relevant regulatory initiatives and developments relating to the eligibility of credits.
  • Support in defining quality criteria and asset selection.
  • Integration of the market dimension into the organisation’s strategy.

Our approach focuses on access to the carbon credit market, understanding the applicable regulatory framework and making informed decisions in contexts where there are emissions offsetting obligations.

MARÍTIMO

Fuel EU Maritime

Ayudamos a las empresas navieras, tanto armadores como fletadores, a entender y gestionar el impacto del reglamento FuelEU Maritime dentro de su estrategia regulatoria y operativa. Trabajamos en:

  • Acceso a pools al precio más competitivo.
  • Análisis del marco regulatorio aplicable.
  • Evaluación del impacto de FuelEU Maritime sobre la actividad y la operativa y proyección de escenarios.
  • Integración con otras obligaciones del sector marítimo.
  • Lectura combinada de FuelEU y EU ETS.

Abordamos el reglamento FuelEU Maritime como parte de un nuevo contexto regulatorio para el transporte marítimo, en el que la planificación, la trazabilidad y la anticipación serán cada vez más relevantes.

Acompañamos a armadores, operadores y otras organizaciones del sector marítimo en su entrada y participación en el EU ETS, combinando cumplimiento, acceso a mercado y estrategia de compra de derechos de emisión con una visión práctica y orientada a la toma de decisiones. Trabajamos en:

  • Procesos de onboarding (KYC) adaptados a la operativa del sector marítimo.
  • Soporte en transferencias y gestión operativa de EUAs con shipowners.
  • Acceso al mercado de derechos de emisión para cualquier volumen y en condiciones competitivas.
  • Definición de estrategias de cumplimiento y compra con objetivos de precio.
  • Información de mercado continua (informes, alertas de precio y seguimiento periódico).
  • Acompañamiento por un equipo especializado en el sector marítimo con acceso directo al EU ETS.

Consideramos el EU ETS como una pieza clave en la estrategia climática del sector marítimo, ayudando a gestionar la exposición al carbono con mayor seguridad, eficiencia y criterio de mercado.

ETS2 – nEHS (GERMANY)

ETS2 - nEHS (GERMANY)

We support organisations subject to the German national emissions trading scheme (nEHS) in managing their obligations, combining market access, operational support and optimisation criteria in an environment transitioning towards the European ETS2. We work on:

  • Access to emission allowances (nEZ) through auctions and fixed-price purchase mechanisms.
  • Support with the acquisition of allowances within the national regulatory framework.
  • Optimisation of the purchasing strategy, taking into account prices, timetables and available volumes.
  • Support with compliance processes relating to fuel emissions in diffuse sectors (transport and buildings).
  • Up-to-date information on how the system works and price trends.
  • Preparing for the transition to the European ETS2 and its impact on the organisation’s strategy.

VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKET

VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKET

We support organisations in accessing the Voluntary Carbon Market, facilitating the definition and implementation of strategies relating to high-quality carbon credits that are aligned with their climate and decarbonisation objectives. We support our clients in:

  • Accessing emission allowances (nEZ) through auctions and fixed-price purchase mechanisms
  • Support with the acquisition of allowances within the national regulatory framework
  • Optimising the procurement strategy, taking into account prices, timetables and available volumes
  • Support with compliance processes relating to fuel emissions in diffuse sectors (transport and buildings)
  • Up-to-date information on the functioning of the system and price trends
  • Preparing for the transition to the European ETS2 and its impact on the organisation’s strategy

Our aim is to facilitate market access and support informed decision-making. We are guided by criteria of quality, integrity and strategic alignment. We combine technical expertise, market insight and strategic analysis to help organisations develop coherent and transparent offsetting strategies.

WHO WE WORK WITH

We work with organisations that need to understand, manage or anticipate their relationship with carbon markets, including:

  • Industrial facilities, airlines and shipping companies subject to the EU ETS emissions trading scheme.
  • Companies with exposure to the UK ETS
  • Organisations that need to prepare for ETS2
  • Maritime sector companies affected by the EU ETS and FuelEU
  • Airlines and operators with requirements relating to Corsia, the EU ETS, the UK ETS and LCR
  • Organisations requiring access to the voluntary carbon market
  • Companies wishing to integrate regulation and the market into their climate strategy.

WHO WE WORK WITH

We work with organisations that need to understand, manage or anticipate their relationship with carbon markets, including:

  • Industrial facilities, airlines and shipping companies subject to the EU ETS emissions trading scheme.
  • Companies with exposure to the UK ETS
  • Organisations that need to prepare for ETS2
  • Maritime sector companies affected by the EU ETS and FuelEU
  • Airlines and operators with requirements relating to Corsia, the EU ETS, the UK ETS and LCR
  • Organisations requiring access to the voluntary carbon market
  • Companies wishing to integrate regulation and the market into their climate strategy.

WHY GLOBAL FACTOR

Experience. Competitiveness. Expertise.

With over 20 years’ experience and more than 1,000 million tonnes traded, our expertise in the environmental commodities market is well established. We offer the most competitive prices on the market, always putting the customer first and providing the highest quality service.

Recognised as the Best Trading House / Broker in Environmental Commodities in 2024 and 2025.

A comprehensive overview of carbon markets

We do not approach carbon markets as a purely transactional matter. We bring together regulation, compliance and market access to develop coherent solutions tailored to each organisation.

Regulatory expertise and market insight

We combine in-depth monitoring of regulatory developments with expertise in the practical functioning of carbon markets, enabling us to support decision-making with greater insight and less uncertainty.

Sector-specific and applied approach

We combine in-depth monitoring of regulatory developments with expertise in the practical functioning of carbon markets, enabling us to support decision-making with greater insight and less uncertainty.

A group with complementary capabilities

This area draws on an ecosystem of capabilities within Global Factor that enables us to link carbon markets with climate consultancy, offsetting, emissions trading and other specialised solutions where appropriate.

WHY GLOBAL FACTOR

Experience. Competitiveness. Expertise.

With over 20 years’ experience and more than 1,000 million tonnes traded, our expertise in the environmental commodities market is well established. We offer the most competitive prices on the market, always putting the customer first and providing the highest quality service.

Recognised as the Best Trading House / Broker in Environmental Commodities in 2024 and 2025.

A comprehensive overview of carbon markets

We do not approach carbon markets as a purely transactional matter. We bring together regulation, compliance and market access to develop coherent solutions tailored to each organisation.

Regulatory expertise and market insight

We combine in-depth monitoring of regulatory developments with expertise in the practical functioning of carbon markets, enabling us to support decision-making with greater insight and less uncertainty.

Enfoque sectorial y aplicado

Combinamos un profundo seguimiento de la evolución normativa con experiencia en el funcionamiento práctico de los mercados de carbono, lo que nos permite acompañar decisiones con mayor criterio y menor incertidumbre.

Un grupo con capacidades complementarias

Esta área se apoya en un ecosistema de capacidades dentro de Global Factor que permite conectar mercados de carbono con consultoría climática, compensación, comercio de emisiones, y otras soluciones especializadas cuando el caso lo requiere.

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OUR TEAM

Eric Bernard

Partner. Director

Pierre-Antoine Pignard

Partner. Director

Maruxa Heras

Head of Shipping