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 formed a strategic partnership with NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. (NHIS), one of Korea's premier financial institutions, to expand access to carbon and renewable energy certificate markets throughout Asia. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, represents a significant step in scaling environmental commodity trading infrastructure in a region increasingly focused on climate action and sustainable finance.

The agreement positions NHIS to become a participant on Xpansiv's CBL spot exchange, the largest marketplace for environmental commodities globally. Additionally, NHIS will leverage Xpansiv Connect, the leading multi-registry portfolio management system, to support client trading activity in carbon credits and renewable energy certificates. This technological integration provides Korean companies with sophisticated tools to participate in global environmental markets more effectively.

KunHoo Park, Managing Director at NHIS, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership, stating that it will deliver innovative advisory services and advanced technology solutions empowering clients to access both carbon and renewable energy certificate markets. The collaboration supports NHIS's commitment to advancing sustainable finance and offering clients effective tools to achieve their environmental objectives. As a pioneer in Korea's climate finance sector, NHIS serves as a key market maker for the Korea Emission Trading Scheme and is a premier service provider for the Voluntary Carbon Market.

John Melby, CEO of Xpansiv, described the partnership as another significant step forward to support Korea's environmental commodities markets through innovation and collaboration. He expressed confidence that NHIS's position as a trusted corporate advisor will facilitate market adoption by companies implementing comprehensive net-zero and emission-reduction programs. The partnership leverages Xpansiv's established infrastructure, which includes the largest spot exchange for environmental commodities and premier registry infrastructure for energy, power, and environmental markets.

The collaboration comes at a critical time as Asian markets increasingly prioritize climate action and corporate sustainability initiatives. By combining Xpansiv's global market infrastructure with NHIS's regional expertise and client relationships, the partnership aims to accelerate market adoption of environmental commodities throughout Korea and broader Asian markets. This expansion supports the growing global demand for transparent, credible, and auditable environmental claims that address climate action and sustainability performance requirements.

For more information about Xpansiv's environmental market infrastructure, visit https://xpansiv.com/. Details about NH Investment & Securities' financial services can be found at http://www.nhqv.com/eng/index.html. The partnership represents a meaningful advancement in building the financial infrastructure necessary to support corporate climate commitments and national emission reduction targets throughout Asia.