Purpose, Vision and Values

Our purpose is bringing together different energy stakeholders spanning the supply chain to support both the current energy needs and a sustainable future. The global energy landscape demands dependable, cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions. We do so by shaping a better energy system that balances these critical needs.

• Supply chain actors: We connect buyers and sellers across the globe, fostering fair and efficient trade that benefits all stakeholders. We facilitate uninterrupted energy flows, securing energy access for our customers. 
• Advancing the energy transition: We actively invest in and partner with innovative businesses and technologies to drive the energy transition. From renewable energy sources to sustainable supply chain solutions, we champion progress towards a cleaner and more secure energy landscape.

Our strength lies in harnessing our unique expertise and assets. Through meticulous market analysis, strategic partnerships and diverse infrastructure, we enable our customers to secure their energy needs and access sustainable supply chains. 

Our goal is to transform both the industry’s operations and its very essence. To achieve our goal, we believe the following measures are essential, and therefore implement them as part of our strategy:

Firstly, acting against climate change and the puruit of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050:

• Internal accountability: We calculate, manage and report our greenhouse gas footprint, as a result of our operations and those of our equity companies. We define the threshold of reporting based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol), report on all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and certain criteria from Scope 3 emissions.
• Shift in the energy mix: We actively diversify our portfolio to promote and trade cleaner energy sources and minerals required for the energy transition.
• Sustainable investments: We have set a target of having 50% of our investments into the energy transition by 2025. We have achieved this goal ahead of schedule, investing and partnering with over 50 companies offering renewable and sustainable solutions.
• Transparency: We are transparent in our reporting, including reporting on key performance indications (KPIs) for carbon emissions and other areas, and ensure transparent communication with all stakeholders about our operations, challenges and solutions.

Secondly, advancing technology to achieve higher efficiency, transparency and revolutionize the ways participants engage in commodity transactions:

• Blockchain adoption: We have taken a leading position in several FinTech ventures leveraging blockchain technology to enhance the speed, efficiency and security of global commodity trade.
• Collaboration: We believe that industry-wide cooperation is crucial for disruptive advancements. We collavorate with different stakeholders to drive meaningful change in the industry.

Our business model constitutes three core areas of expertise that we believe drive our leadership in the energy transition.

• Physical commodity trading: We operate global trades, managing the complexities with these trades and optimising the supply chains, allowing efficient commodity flow between market players.
• Strategic asset management: We actively aquire and manage physical assets, providing stability and ooperational flexibility to complement our trading activities.
• Bespoke financing solutions: We tailor financial solutions to help companies in the sector grow by providing them with the necessary resources.

The three core areas of expertise allow us to offer comprehensive solutions to clients and stakeholders across the energy landscape. Through our team’s dedication and hard work, we deliver to our customers the optimal outcomes.

• Compliance and sustainability: Integrity and ethics are at the core of our operations. We are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards, adhering to all relevant regulations both geographically and within the industry. We manage our operations by following all environmental regulations and the highest human rights standards, and monitor our supply chains to track and mitigate environmental and human rights risks.
• Holistic approach: While our trading team excels at optimising supply chains and stabilizing markets, our investing and structuring team focuses on crafting complex solutions that seamlessly integrate trade flows, risk management and financing elements. 
• Progress and efficiency: Our proven track record of driving advancements in areas like digitalization, inventory management and market standardization reflect on our progress and efficiency. We are proud to extend this expertise to the wider industry, including the growing renewable energy sector.
• Leadership and collaboration: We are an advocate for collaboration and transparent communication, offering learning opportunities throughout the industry and learning from others.
• Supporting market actors: We support producers and consumers of commodities. We actively minimize market disruptions to energy suppliers which ensuring balanced markets, ultimately reducing volatility for a stable energy environment.