Focal Point
Many interests are at stake when managing carbon projects. We can assist you with the specialist process management needed to safeguard the delivery, administration and management of the entire carbon credit flow.
Acting as Focal Point, our experts support all communications between parties, creating transparency for all involved.
Upon authorisation, we take care of all matters relating to registration and issuance. We take care of communications regarding requests for the addition and/or voluntary withdrawal of project participants. All this in close consultation with your department and your (co-)investors.
Appointing Intertrust as Focal Point means you and your project partners can rely on a transparent procedure, thereby reducing the risk of disputes. It benefits all the parties involved.
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Carbon Custody & Carbon Credit Administration
Custody accounts can be a valuable tool in the setup and management of a project. Plus, it is a useful mechanism in carbon trading. Acting as your independent carbon custodian we can secure the interests of all involved, mitigating risks and lowering the administrative burden.
As Focal Point and Custodian we look after your project while you look after your business. Support typically consists of:
- Opening, maintaining and managing carbon credit accounts in international registries of choice
- Facilitating the transfer of carbon credits between seller and buyer
- Managing all communication and administration with regard to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- Ensuring the compliance of project participants
By appointing us as your Carbon Custodian, you eliminate legal ownership risks and you reduce your settlement risk. We secure the interests of all involved.
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Collateral Custody
Collateral custody accounts have proven an excellent solution in the complex chain of Greenhouse Gas project realisation. We have developed this mechanism specifically for Green Investment Schemes (‘GIS’) and Joint Implementation (‘JI’) projects. Assigning a single Custodian to receive, hold, administer (and transfer) the Assigned Amount Units (‘AAUs’), reduces a host of risks for all the parties involved. Moreover, this way of working enforces the commitment of governments and investors alike.
The Custodian secures the intended transfer of carbon credits in accordance with the agreed procedure. The AAUs, put forward by the relevant government as a deposit, are returned upon release of the Emission Reduction Units (ERUs).
The secret to success? Knowing that all participants are heading in the same direction. The investor secures his investment. The responsible government secures the investor’s commitment.
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Carbon Structuring
Optimising your portfolio across borders will help to reduce costs. We can help you reap the rewards by organising and managing efficient structures. Let us assist you with the implementation and (re)structuring of your carbon portfolio.
We can also provide support in the incorporation of the required Special Purpose Vehicle (‘SPV’). We can do all this using special, tailor-made structures.
We can provide you with Carbon Structuring services such as:
- Implementing and managing complex international structures
- Managing SPVs for the finance, acquisition and on-sale of carbon credits
- Providing (overseas) corporate offices with personal/corporate directors
- Providing mid and back office Carbon Fund Management services
We combine our carbon expertise with a global network and a proven track record as quality leaders in trust and corporate services. We have the people and the knowledge required to ensure your business runs smoothly. Whatever you need. Wherever you need to be.
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Carbon Escrow
Escrow is a legal arrangement whereby funds are delivered to a blocked bank account held with a trusted third party, the Escrow Agent, pending the fulfillment of predefined conditions. Having a carbon escrow account is a big advantage.
It secures a smooth transaction for all parties – even across borders. The Carbon Credits Seller is sure that the Carbon Credits Buyer has transferred the funds to the Carbon Escrow Agent. And vice versa, the buyer can be sure that the carbon credits will be released according to the Escrow Agreement. All our carbon services outlined above can be carried out in combination with our Escrow Services.
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