Trafigura Insights

A selection of wide ranging articles specific to the resource sector from experts in the field, ranging from energy transition, decarbonisation, responsibility, to the general economics and market outlook of the sector.

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Accelerating transition: The case for formalising artisanal and small-scale mined cobalt in the DRC

A formalised, regulated ASM sector safeguards human rights, supports the livelihoods of thousands of people, sustains a just transition and helps meet decarbonisation goals.

Posted by Socrates Economou on May 17, 2022 Commodities Insights

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Making carbon markets work – for everyone

Céline Yvon explores the potential of carbon markets as a mechanism for securing sustainable finance, diversifying development efforts, and fostering community resilience.

Posted by Céline Yvon on May 06, 2022 Energy Transition and ESG

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2021: A year of recovery, reopening and reflation

Trafigura Annual Report 2021 - Marketplace review from Saad Rahim, Chief Economist

Posted by Saad Rahim on December 08, 2021 Commodities Insights

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Greener shipping: how the EU can boost a global ambition

A decisive decade for shipping

Posted by Rasmus Bach Nielsen on November 03, 2021 Energy Transition and ESG

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Why responsible sourcing of metals is more important than ever

As the transition to a net-zero economy gathers pace, attention is being brought to bear on how the world is going to source the vital materials that will enable decarbonisation at scale.

Posted by James Nicholson on July 06, 2021 Energy Transition and ESG

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How commodities trading can help the world decarbonise

Transparency on carbon in commodity supply chains could drive emission reductions.

Posted by Jeremy Weir on June 16, 2021 Energy Transition and ESG

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Time for IMO to act on a global shipping carbon levy

Maritime carbon emissions have been increasingly in focus over the last year, as nations and companies around the globe have stepped up and made it a focused agenda point. The momentum towards an intensified global decarbonisation effort is unmistakable in the preparations for the crucial COP-26 summit.

Posted by Rasmus Bach Nielsen on June 14, 2021 Energy Transition and ESG

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Decarbonizing shipping – why now is the time to act

For the world to decarbonize, shipping must decarbonize.

Posted by Jose Maria Larocca on June 02, 2021 Energy Transition and ESG

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Surviving and thriving in the era of shipping decarbonisation

Dr. Tristan Smith shares his views on the threats and opportunities ahead for the global shipping industry as it seeks to move towards decarbonisation.

Posted by Dr. Tristan Smith on March 23, 2021 Commodities Insights

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Helping drive Europe’s green future

The commissioning of Terrafame’s new battery chemicals plant in Finland is timed right for the market, writes Amin Zahir of Trafigura

Posted by Amin Zahir on March 16, 2021 Commodities Insights

Half of the world’s population lacks access to clean cooking – and what can be done about it

Half of the world’s population lacks access to clean cooking – and what can be done about it

Trafigura co-hosts the launch of the LPG4SDG7 For Cleaner Cooking Coalition. Here Jonas explains what can be done to address the global energy poverty and why Trafigura supports LPG4SDG7 For Cleaner Cooking Coalition.

Posted by Jonas Moberg on February 22, 2021 Energy Transition and ESG

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Rethinking compliance and sustainability through collective action

Vanessa Hans from the Basel Institute puts forward the case for a collective approach by the private and public sectors as well as civil society and international organisations to develop good and universal compliance, sustainability and human rights practices.

Posted by Vanessa Hans on February 11, 2021 Commodities Insights

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Time for a carbon levy on shipping fuel

Reducing shipping emissions is a vital component of the fight against global climate change

Posted by Jose Maria Larocca , Rasmus Bach Nielsen on September 25, 2020 Energy Transition and ESG

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Covid-19: A chance to put social impact on the corporate agenda once and for all?

Impact-driven initiatives easily fall off the list of corporate priorities. But the current crisis could change that – and corporate foundations and other corporate social investors are uniquely placed to use their influence. EVPA's Karoline Heitmann shares four ways they can take a lead.

Posted by Karoline Heitmann on June 01, 2020 Commodities Insights

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In times of turbulence, the world needs physical commodity traders

In times of crisis such as the recent oil market disruption, the role of commodities trading firms becomes more important than ever, as their supply chains can alleviate some of the industry's natural bottlenecks.

Posted by Jeremy Weir on May 25, 2020 Commodities Insights

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The need for an interdependent system of governance and accountability

Auret van Heerden puts forward the case for a unified and universally accepted labour standard for artisanal small-scale mining and for shared responsibility for workers’ rights all along the supply chain.

Posted by Auret van Heerden on April 17, 2020 Commodities Insights

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Bringing clarity to prepayments – time for common disclosure rules.

Time for global disclosure rules of prepayments

Posted by Jonas Moberg , Christophe Salmon on January 29, 2020 Energy Transition and ESG

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Our ESG performance in 2019 – Trafigura and climate change

Last week we launched our fifth Responsibility Report. Here I highlight a couple of key aspects related to climate change and how we seek to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

Posted by Jonas Moberg on January 20, 2020 Energy Transition and ESG

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The Mutoshi Project: a preview of unexplored opportunities for Corporate Philanthropy

Should business and philanthropy be always opposed to each other or could they pursue complementary purposes? A case study about a philanthropic project and a corporate pilot in DRC shows that there is room for mutual benefits when business and philanthropy join forces.

Posted by Vincent Faber on December 16, 2019 Commodities Insights

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Can the “Green Shoots” survive the winter?

Trade war or peace? Growth or gloom? How does the macro environment look going into the end of 2019 and the start of 2020?

Posted by Saad Rahim on December 03, 2019 Commodities Insights