Trafigura Insights

We have work to do – paradoxes in responsible sourcing

Trafigura's James Nicholson and Kumi's Andrew Britton discuss the importance of responsible sourcing of metals and minerals, noting progress in awareness but highlighting the ongoing challenges for smaller producers to meet downstream buyers’ expectations. They advocate for a risk-based approach and commercial incentives to promote meaningful change.

Posted by James Nicholson , Andrew Britton on August 02, 2023 Energy Transition and ESG

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Charting a course to a greener future for shipping: Hydrogen-based fuels and the Global South have a vital role to play in decarbonising shipping

Trafigura’s Margaux Moore and Rasmus Nielsen examine what it will take to decarbonise the shipping industry and conclude that it can only be achieved by scaling up production of hydrogen-based shipping fuels. The good news is there is vast potential to produce green ammonia and green methanol in the ‘Global South’ but this will only be realised with the right policy settings, including a price on carbon for marine fuels and ambitious emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2040.

Posted by Rasmus Bach Nielsen , Margaux Moore on May 23, 2023 Energy Transition and ESG

Chasing rainbows

To scale up hydrogen we need to move beyond colours and focus on carbon intensity

Posted by Margaux Moore on May 22, 2023 Energy Transition and ESG

Nothing is permanent except change

As the competitive landscape evolves, so too will our role as a supply chain manager

Posted by Jeremy Weir on March 19, 2023 Commodities Insights

Nichts ist so beständig wie der Wandel

Unsere Rolle wird sic him Gleichzug mit der sich verändernden Wettbewerbslandschaft weiterentwickeln

Posted by Jeremy Weir on March 19, 2023 Commodities Insights

Rien n'est permanent, sauf le changement

Il est nécessaire d’être flexible pour prospérer dans des environnements qui évoluent rapidement

Posted by Jeremy Weir on March 19, 2023 Commodities Insights

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TFG Marine: All hands on deck for greater transparency in the bunkering industry

The case for the widespread adoption of mass flow metering to provide a simple, innovative solution to transform the marine fuel delivery process.

Posted by Kenneth Dam on August 04, 2022 Commodities Insights

Seeking scale: The role of physical commodity markets in delivering carbon removals

Trafigura's Hannah Hauman and Malihah Shah provide insight into how through adapting best practices from other commodity markets, supply chain managers and trading companies have a vital role to play in helping to manage risk and ensure removals projects can achieve scale and meaningful climate impact.

Posted by Hannah Hauman , Malihah Shah on June 28, 2022 Energy Transition and ESG

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A turbulent and volatile time for the global economy

Trafigura Interim Report 2022: Marketplace review from Saad Rahim, Chief Economist

Posted by Saad Rahim on June 14, 2022 Commodities Insights

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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

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

Ethics of cobalt mining must be taken seriously by traders

Buyers need to create common standards and metrics to govern extraction process

Posted by Professor Michael Posner , Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly on March 22, 2022 Commodities Insights

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

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

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

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

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