About Us

Making Progress Towards Greener Horizons
Our approach

For years, Holborn Trading has been at the forefront of the industry, guiding global clients through the intricate financial aspects of their green projects. Our involvement has made an impact when it comes to lowering emissions and advancing renewable energy sources.

We proudly deliver valuable, up-to-the-minute insights on energy markets, helping our clients stay ahead of regulatory shifts and market trends to optimize their strategic decisions and financial outcomes.

Holborn Trading emerged from a vision to make renewable energy accessible and impactful across Europe. Founded by experts passionate about sustainable change, we've grown into a leading brokerage firm for renewable energy certificates and carbon credits.

Our mission is rooted in sustainability, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and enhance green energy use with integrity, innovation, and excellence. Join us as we navigate the future of energy, creating sustainable legacies together. Get in touch with the team today.

Our Approach

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Neutral & Transparent

We act only as a name give-up broker, never taking any live positions with the products we deal with. This way our clients interests are closely aligned with ours, so we can achieve the best possible outcome in research, price making and negotiations.

Product Experts

Our team consists of highly skilled individuals with over a decade of experience in brokering renewable products. We continue to stay at the forefront of market movements and policy developments.

International

Covering all major European markets, and speaking over seven languages across the team, we specialise in connecting clients across borders to maximise liquidity opportunities.

Secure & Confidential

We are proud to be using latest security technology across our systems in-house, and take all data protection and confidentiality concerns extremely prudently.

The Founders

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James Smith
Managing Director

James began his career in New York, gaining expertise in finance and the environment within a market leading inter-dealer brokerage. Driven by a passion for sustainability, he specialized in environmental commodities in Amsterdam, focusing on the UK and European Green Energy markets.

In 2017, James co-founded Holborn Trading with Walid upon returning to London. As the Managing Director of the UK team, he guides individuals and businesses in meeting their specific UK Energy Certificate needs. James's commitment to a greener future is evident in his leadership role, contributing significantly to Holborn Trading's success in promoting environmentally responsible practices.

Connect with James to explore how together, we can contribute to a more sustainable future

Walid Rechache
Managing Director

Walid is a seasoned professional in the world of environmental commodities trading. His journey started in Amsterdam, where he kicked off his career as an oil broker at an international brokerage firm.

Having quickly decided to specialize in environmental commodities, he became involved in CO2 emissions trading and renewable energy certificates.

Seeking new opportunities, he later made the move to London, where he continued to expand his expertise in trading various environmental products. In 2017, fueled by a passion for entrepreneurship and sustainability, he co-founded Holborn Trading, dedicated to driving positive change in the environmental trading landscape.

Holborn Trading understands the importance of Energy Certificates in today's evolving market. Feel free to reach out to Walid to collaborate and explore how we can address your Energy Certificate needs together, contributing to a greener, more sustainable future!

The Maths

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7 Languages

Covering all major European markets, and speaking over seven languages across the team, we specialise in connecting clients across borders to maximise liquidity opportunities

150 Clients

Working closely with 150 clients and growing everyday

10 Years

The team are highly skilled individuals with over a decade of experience in brokering renewable products

Testimonials

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I have now subscribed to the new pricing screen offered by Holborn Trading and I must say it has truly exceeded my expectations.

This cutting-edge green certificate platform has not only simplified the process of market analysis and pricing but has also set new standards for transparency, efficiency, and user-friendliness

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Join the Movement Towards a Greener Planet

Connect with us today. Together, let's harness the power of renewable energy and carbon offsetting to create a legacy of sustainability for generations to come.

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