Xpansiv Partners With NH Investment & Securities to Expand Carbon and Renewable Credit Trading in Asian Markets

Xpansiv, the leading infrastructure provider for global energy transition markets, has entered into a partnership with NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. (NHIS), one of Korea's prominent financial institutions, through a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding carbon and renewable energy certificate trading in Asian markets. The collaboration represents a significant step in scaling environmental commodity markets in a region where carbon trading is gaining momentum as corporations seek tools to meet climate commitments.

The MoU outlines plans for NHIS to become a participant on Xpansiv's CBL spot exchange, which operates as the largest spot exchange for environmental commodities globally. This integration would allow NHIS to leverage Xpansiv Connect, the leading multi-registry portfolio management system, to support client trading activity in carbon credits and renewable energy certificates. The partnership specifically targets expansion in Korean markets while also facilitating international trading opportunities for clients seeking to navigate complex environmental commodity landscapes.

KunHoo Park, Managing Director at NHIS, emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration, stating that it enables the delivery of innovative advisory services and advanced technology solutions that empower clients to access both carbon and renewable energy certificate markets. This alignment supports NHIS's commitment to advancing sustainable finance and providing clients with effective tools to achieve environmental objectives. As a key market maker for the Korea Emission Trading Scheme (K-ETS) and premier service provider for the Voluntary Carbon Market, NHIS brings established market presence to the partnership.

John Melby, CEO of Xpansiv, highlighted the significance of the partnership for supporting Korea's environmental commodities markets through innovation and collaboration. He noted that NHIS's position as a trusted corporate advisor would facilitate market adoption by companies implementing comprehensive net-zero and emission-reduction programs. The collaboration comes at a critical time as Asian corporations increasingly seek credible mechanisms to demonstrate climate action and sustainability performance.

The partnership leverages Xpansiv's infrastructure, which includes the largest independent platform for managing and selling solar renewable energy credits in North America and premier market data services for environmental and energy commodities. Through its Evolution Markets and Carbon Financial Services units, Xpansiv provides transaction and advisory services that complement NHIS's existing carbon finance offerings, which include emissions brokerage and advisory for carbon offset projects. Additional information about Xpansiv's services can be found at https://xpansiv.com/.

NHIS's expertise extends to climate technology investment programs for the UN's Green Climate Fund and guidance on global mechanisms like CORSIA and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The firm's digital services platform details are available at http://www.nhqv.com/eng/index.html. The combined capabilities of both organizations create a comprehensive solution for corporations navigating the evolving landscape of environmental commodities, particularly in Asian markets where regulatory frameworks and trading mechanisms are rapidly developing.

The collaboration represents a strategic expansion of Xpansiv's Asian market footprint following previous partnerships and investments from institutions including Blackstone Group, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Aramco Ventures. For NHIS, the partnership enhances its position as a pioneer in Korea's climate finance sector while providing clients with access to global environmental commodity markets through established technological infrastructure. This development signals growing institutional recognition of environmental commodities as essential tools for corporate climate strategy implementation.