CTX Celebrates 15 years of Westpac Bank Integration
For Cricket Fans worldwide the Ashes is considered the pinnacle of test cricket. So of course nobody could possibly have missed Westpac Banks sponsorship of the Australian team and the Ashes. But of course the UK Media had to pile on criticism in the face of resounding defeat for the English team as if they have no history. In October 2010 Westpac announced their announced their “deal to Support Carbon Trade eXchange” which was officially launched in early 2011. As the Sustainability Matters blog said then “Carbon Trade Exchange and Westpac have teamed up to create what is claimed to be the world’s first electronic interface for the voluntary carbon market. The solution will allow companies to trade as buyers or sellers into the Carbon Trade Exchange from their own bank account”.
15 years later, the technology that Global Environmental Markets built and CTX paid for is still running strong.
Just like the Veterans in the Aussie cricket team. Of course, we wish the English team all the best for the rest of the series, we guess they’ll get used to the Westpac Logo.
OMR Report – Carbon Credit Trading Platform Market
Carbon Credit Trading Platform Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Voluntary, and Compliance/Regulated), and by System type (Cap and Trade, and Baseline and Credit), and by End-user (Industrial, Utilities, Energy, Petrochemical, Aviation and Others) Forecast Period (2024-2031)
Warm up your Business and Cool Down the Planet
Winter is coming
Warm up your Business and Cool Down the Planet
Buyers – New Members Offer
Carbon Trade Exchange (CTX)
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Global Carbon Sales Solution
B2B & B2C online platforms access world’s largest inventory.
The world has been bombarded with new Ai startups – but of course if they have no history, limited market credibility, why would projects list credits there? In our 18+ years CTX has never had a default trade, non-delivery of credits or non-payment to projects or credit owners, despite closing in on $1 billion+ traded.
The CTX API will grant instant access to the entire CTX inventory for trusted platforms or broker reseller – without the need to have their clients engage with CTX at all.
Flash Sale – New York Climate Week
250,000 Listed $3.94 (down from $5.00). Exclusive to CTX – price is fully negotiable for larger volumes via CTX or larger OTC trades for Non-Members (from $4.25 for small volumes of 1,000+ for OTC).
Listed as CTX CER (CERCarbono 😊) are available for Buy to Transfer or to Retire. (negotiable). The credits are certified, issued and registered in the EcoRegistry.
Punching Above our Weight
Carbon Trade eXchange (CTX) is the first Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) exchange – and it is still the leader, the genuine innovator and most trusted business and brand. Our unique business model is difficult to replicate; 17+ years of market infrastructure and trust is hard to build, no matter how much money is invested.
Project 007 – Licensed to Grow
Malaysia’s landscape was once almost entirely cloaked in majestic, ancient tropical rainforests, among the most biodiverse, carbon-rich, and ecologically vital ecosystems on the planet.
Blue Carbon – First Listing and Trades via CTX ‘GCR sets the pace with new project types’
Blue Carbon is Nature Based, proven and operational Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). CCS has been the ‘buzzword’ of the VCM in the past year, but many of those projects are new and unproven ‘technologies’, some selling ‘credits’ for projects that are not even built yet.
Asian Expansion for CTX and GCR Massive Growth Expected with Strategic Partners in Malaysia and Singapore
The recent announcement of Global Carbon Registry Asia in Malaysia is now further enhanced with a strategic partnership for CTX Asia , meaning buyers and sellers across the region can originate, list and trade credits from projects in the region fully electronically.
In collaboration with Carbon Vault and TI TerraCarbon the new operations will be domiciled in Singapore and Malaysia as the new regional hub for the CTX Global operations.
In recent years a flurry of new carbon trading platforms has emerged in Southeast Asia but have struggled to generate meaningful results or profits due to differing business models. As the first and still the global leader in this space, CTX has demonstrated a proven, profitable business model that maximises benefits for both buyers and sellers.
UNFCCC CDM Registry: CTX Contract Renews for 2 years All Current Listings Extended to December 31st, 2026
In a surprising turn of events to many, the CDM Registry is not shutting down in 2025. This week CTX is proud to announce the fourth extension of the strategic partnership agreement, which first went live back in 2017.
Hundreds of projects worldwide have benefited from this longstanding and unique relationship, and buyers globally benefit from access to wholesale-priced UNFCCC CDM Certified Emissions Reductions (CER’s) from various project types and nations – some of which are unique to the CDM program.
IBAC introduces Aviation Carbon Exchange offset platform
The recent announcement of Global Carbon Registry Asia in Malaysia is now further enhanced with a strategic partnership for CTX Asia , meaning buyers and sellers across the region can originate, list and trade credits from projects in the region fully electronically.
In collaboration with Carbon Vault and TI TerraCarbon the new operations will be domiciled in Singapore and Malaysia as the new regional hub for the CTX Global operations.
IBAC Goes Carbon Neutral for Travel to NBAA BACE and Beyond with Aviation Carbon Exchange (A.C.E.) ® a CTX innovation for Business Aviation
IBAC Goes Carbon Neutral for Travel to NBAA BACE and Beyond with Aviation Carbon Exchange (A.C.E.) ® a CTX innovation for Business Aviation NBAA BACE 2024 – Las Vegas – The
Buyers No Fees or Commissions till Dec 20th All OTC or Exchange trades over 10,000 credits and $10,000
For Verra VCS, Gold Standard, UNFCCC CERs or Biocarbon: With Hundreds of projects listed on CTX all of these credits are held in escrow and ready for immediate delivery or retirement. The CTX Trading team will execute any OTC trades at the listed price with no commission or fees added to the buyers. We will complete our CTX ERPA purchase agreements and then buy them ‘back-to-back’ off the seller’s exchange accounts, then transfer them or retire them on your behalf for FREE. Deals must close before C.O.B. in UK Friday 20th of December and our team will happily screen share if you need to see the listed prices.
Aviation Carbon Exchange (A.C.E.) ®
Three years ago, International Business Aviation Council IBAC and CTX announced their partnership. Now this innovative relationship has been extended, and together, we have formed a new innovative offset platform housed at our new https://offsetflights.com/ to satisfy smaller operators who cannot justify joining CTX as members. Populated with a ‘curated’ smaller list of high-quality CTX listed projects and credits, the core target is smaller operators whose offset requirements would be 100 – 5,000 tons per month (or year). This ‘Buy to Retire’ ACE platform features a regularly changing list of CTX listed inventory with a B2B ‘retail’ margin – so no membership is required to join CTX.
ITMO Auction – Malawi Government Press Release.
AUCTION OF EMISSION REDUCTIONS WITH CORRESPONDING ADJUSTMENT AND 12.5% SHARE OF PROCEEDS Digital carbon exchange CTX is to auction 1.5 million emission reductions (ERs) or carbon credits for use under
The Paris Agreement – Death by a Thousand Cuts
The Paris Agreement – death by a thousand cuts. Are media and vested interests killing the worlds most important global agreement? In recent months there has been immense
Our Planet is Choking on Plastic
The headlines are screaming about this toxic problem, but just as the world begins to realise the dangers of plastic pollution and most people are trying to take action to reduce it, major industry players are poised to invest $billions in expanding plastic production. This relentless increase is poisoning our planet backed by the same nations and corporations creating the main causes of Climate Change. Over 99% of plastic is made from chemicals sourced from fossil fuels, and the fossil fuel and plastic industries are deeply connected. Now the trading solutions are finally appearing.
Global Carbon Registry® Launches + ITMO’s
The newly re-built Global Carbon Registry (GCR) has gone live. In an exciting innovation, GCR can now issue ITMOs in addition to Global Carbon Credits ® (GCC’s) for Voluntary trading. Plus, as it could previously do, it has the ability to support National Carbon Sub-Registries which can utilise all the GCR unique and innovative features. GCR will offer World Class registry technology, top end support, issuance Fees as low as 10 cents per credit and No Transfer or Retirement fees.
New Year Sees CTX Team Expansion.
As January started with a bang – New Members records fall. When we signed in 10 New Members in December, CTX pushed past 120 for the year – and total over 600. As the world’s oldest and largest carbon exchange/ trading platform the records tumbled again in January with 12 new members, new staff and another record number of transactions. “Repetitious~” you say? Well, it is better than the constant negativity we see from many for sure 😊. When we Add to that our new records for CTX listings (below in the Newsletter) it is a VERY bright start to 2024.
Fintech Futures Latest News: Carbon Trade eXchange India (CTX India) to Launch
LONDON & CHENNAI, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#africa–In another historic step for the world’s first Voluntary Carbon Exchange, CTX has partnered with SASA ENVIRO, a revered Chennai-based Environmental and Agricultural Solutions provider. This National Master Licensee will also operate a White Label version of the CTX platform to deliver an Indian operated, owned, and branded version of the world’s leading global Voluntary Carbon platform.
This grants Indian buyers – Corporate, Brokers and institutions – immediate access to hundreds of projects worldwide, with millions of credits listed on CTX across many nations ready for T+0 clearance and settlement.
The Bottom Has Gone – Trades Explode.
The only way is up! Despite negative media and market headwinds, November and December hit a record number of CTX trades – over 140 and counting. Pulled down by many CTX competitors (who showed prices plummeting as low as 23 cents) CTX prices dipped to 50 cents on certain older CERs (300,000 credits) which is our HARD FLOOR price. Then within a week the next 50,000 trade was at 80 cents (+60%) but alongside these multiple trades over $4 & $5.00, and volumes of up to 250,000 this week, so despite our ‘micro trade’ minimums of 100 tones, the 52 weeks average remains over 6,000 credits per transaction. Buyers, Brokers and reseller platforms took advantage of the lowest prices you will see in the future. Sure, the recent trades are sometimes smaller or lower value than in previous years, but there is multiple every day – and by having a % of the trade as fees, we ride the same wave our buyers and sellers do.
CTX Voted No. 1 Carbon Credit Exchange For 2023
The world has slowly started taking climate change and is realizing carbon has been a natural killer. While the change is slowly coming in, it is tough to eliminate all the sources of carbon at a go. Hence the concept of carbon credit was bought into the picture so that the companies contributing more to emissions and pollution could invest in carbon-positive ventures through a carbon credit product. While a lot of Carbon credit business happens voluntarily, a few exchanges have made their mark. Here is the list of the best exchanges that one should keep an eye on in 2023.
€15 Million Global Buyside opportunity
Late this year France will accept bids for Carbon Credits to offset the final emissions footprint for the Rugby World Cup – and CTX is registered to make this bid on behalf of all CTX members with listed credits. They want long term “legacy projects” and while the budget is up to €30 per credit, the price is HALF the points score for acceptance (i.e., cheaper and better-quality projects – with better services via CTX will win) – so our Requests for Offer will be circa €10 – €15. We will only offer your listed price – if your credits are accepted, we will complete the contracts with French Government, then buy direct (from the members) for RWC on the CTX platform.
Zimbabwe Carbon Legislation gets A+
As August finished with the much awaited Zimbabwe Carbon Legislation being gazetted, it proved to be far more positive for projects and investors than what naysayers and mainstream media had suggested. Besides, with 30% allocated to The Climate Fund, and the operation of their National Carbon Registry, there is significant potential for large volumes of credits to emerge as ITMOs, making them significantly more valuable to projects, investors, and the nation in bilateral trades.
100,001-Ton Trade Caps Fabulous July Month
Taking advantage of lower prices sees 52 weeks average rise back over 6,000 credits per transaction:
July finished with a flourish, even on weekends clients are buying across multiple credit standards, with trades for UNFCCC CDM CERs, CTX CERs Gold Standard VERS, Verra VCS, Universal Carbon and BioCarbon Registry.
Lower prices are expected in a softer market, but that’s seen much less action in OTC trades and more on the CTX platform – especially since the recent introduction of the ‘Buy to Retire’ feature. Of course, the CTX 52 weeks average volume has dopped this year, but with trades ranging from our 100-ton minimum up to 150,000+ in July there’s plenty of life out there. In July we increased our floor price for credits which had been set many years ago and hadn’t been tested for 2-3 years, but for some new buyers this ultra low prices plus allowing buyers without a registry account access to new credit standards, we are catering to all the market buyers and sellers, who after all set the prices – not CTX.
Here Comes the Boom!
UK based Global Carbon Registry Limited has launched its new website at www.globalcarbon.co with registry operations based across London, USA and Australia.
Set up to meet the ever-increasing demand of global project proponents seeking to monetise their environmental activities via the Voluntary Carbon Markets, coupled with the declining standards of existing registries, Global Carbon Registry works to remove the barriers of entry and facilitate access to the global voluntary carbon markets. Their partnership with CTX means low set fees for the administration and management of registry accounts. This is complemented by having ZERO fees for listing, transferring and/or retiring carbon offsets, achieved by the fully integrated and electronic interface with the CTX spot trading platform.
Buy to Retire – Opens VCM Offsetting Market
The much awaited ‘Buy to Retire’ feature on CTX was launched in May and it’s a ‘future proofing’ solution for buyers and sellers. Under the CTX model buyers can purchase from any of the multiple Credit Standards listed on CTX without the need for a Registry account, then CTX will do the retirement and issue certificates for free – included in your 2% buyers’ fee. Because the Credits are escrowed to remain listed on CTX, you know the price and delivery or offset is guaranteed, so reseller brokers, platforms or sustainability consultants can ‘back-to-back’ trades with certainty of margins.
Global Carbon Registry – Making History in the UK.
Voluntary, Global and Technology focused: on Friday 6th April a new Registry was launched and issued its first Carbon Credits onto CTX. The first proejct is a stunning patented technology for heat and energy – listed under ‘Water Industrial Treatment of Effluent’ – and the proejct is in Dorset, England. The Registry has a series of these projects lined up to issue Credits this month, and has multiple technology or energy projects lined up, including Renewable Energy in Europe and Aisa , plus Methane Capture, Waste to Energy and many others. With a credit Standard to match the worlds best, based on enhanced ISO 14064 plus layers of additionality and permanence, the executives have no doubt they will meet the most rigid tests of High Quality Carbon Credits. The first two institutional buyers joined CTX this month, so expect rapid escalation in trading.
Carbon Markets Burst Back to Life
Little fish were sweet in December – and early January as we found a lot of the CTX small broker resellers taking advantage of the lower prices on some credits. Servicing Small and Medium Enterprises to offset their footprint with what we call ‘micro trades’ (100 – 1,000 tonnes). It was a busy time for the CTX admin team, and meant developers saw a steady flow of trades – albeit smaller – so some nice Xmas /New Year cashflow. Unlike other markets where there are 1,000’s multiples (the minimum) CTX caters for small and larger trades, so we have numerous plus 100,000 trades and many over 10,000.
Trading Symbols Light Up Spot Trades
It’s a Buyers Delight: A series of new symbols launched on CTX to help buyers (and sellers) identify best quality and value for their Carbon Credits. These can now be added to every Credit Standard listing, whether the Registry has the data easily available or not. Some Registries do not show easily or publicly the information of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and on some like the CDM for example they sort of ‘buried’ in the documents in text. Biodiversity Co-Benefits, for example are often text , plus there is no central ‘list’ of CORSIA-accredited projects.
COP in? Or COP out?
As COP27 begins in earnest at Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, many people are wondering ‘what’s the point’?
Post COP26, when Article 6 was approved (Carbon Trading) and the UK sung its own praises, now most of the world is wondering “what happened?”.
Some African and Asian countries have enacted legislations, and Australia and Brazil (who stymied approval of Article 6 at COP25) both have new ‘supposedly’ greener governments with Brazil in talks to form ‘OPEC of rainforests’.
Legislations are popping up around the world to squash Greenwashing (do we (we insead of I) hear ‘World Cup?’) and major companies are making noises, mostly about ESG (the latest ‘buzzword’). We even hear some trading platforms claiming they can dematerialise and monetise ESG Credits, and to us all this is ludicrous.
What’s in a Name… Or is it Smoke and Mirrors?
When we registered the Trademarks for Carbon Trade eXchange and CTX over a decade ago, we weren’t just the first and only. The innovation was unique; the technology was and is original. The concept we mirrored as much as possible the share market.
Where is it similar? Every project and its credits are unique and have different value propositions, but the fundamentals are Permanent & Additional emissions reductions, 3rd party Verified, validly issued into an independent trustworthy Registry who has confirmed the providence and the ownership. This allowed the creation of a fully electronic T+0 cleared and settled exchange – both a trading platform with OTC cleared behind it.
But the difference is vast …
Climate Change- it’s HERE and in Your Face!
Unless you’ve been living under rock, you’ll see the dramatic impacts of Climate Change escalating like a runaway training on the verge of out of control. Fires, Floods, Droughts, Famine, Extinctions, collapsing food supplies – all bigger, badder and uglier than before. All the things that the UN IPCCC reports have been warning about consistently for decades. Yet despite countries finally agreeing on the final Section – Article 6 (Carbon Trading) of the Paris Agreement at COP26 in Glasgow, the scale of new mining and fossil fuels approvals and development is eye watering. Trillions of dollars have flowed into or been committed too Gas, Oil, Offshore drilling, coals mines around the world.
Carbon Pricing – the Myths and the Facts
he Dynamics that drive Global Voluntary Carbon prices are not unlike a highly diverse share market, or even consumable like Whisky, but bear little resemblance to most commoditised futures markets – and are completely disconnected from the Emissions Trading markets like the EUETS. The major drivers are completely diverse and vary for every project. Just like all NASDAQ shares aren’t all the same, or every Bank or Mining shares aren’t the same, each Carbon Credit is different even if the project type , location, or Credit standards are identical.
Article 6 and Voluntary Credits – Risk or Opportunity?
he Paris Agreement (PA) was effectively finalised when Article 6 was approved at COP26 in Glasgow. However, to understand the implications Voluntary Carbon Market participants must understand the entire Agreement, not just one part of it. In plain terms, this PA gives every Nation the obligations to meet their emission reduction targets in a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to REDUCING CO2e emissions in their country. To achieve these targeted reductions, they must state their Baseline (year or volume) and what % of reductions THEY will do, in what time, and what sectors or methods they will focus on or deploy to achieve that target.
