EcoSecurities was created in early 1997 to provide carbon finance expertise to projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The founders’ involvement in the greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and carbon trading sector goes back to the early 1990s when they were involved in the development and implementation of the first carbon-funded projects in the world.


Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, even prior to the existence of any real GHG market, the Group built up its knowledge base, network and reputation by assisting in the development of various components of the emerging carbon market. This included ongoing work on certification systems, advising the governments of numerous countries and multilateral agencies on the establishment of regulatory frameworks, developing methodologies for CDM projects and, most importantly, engaging in project identification and CDM development for a range of governmental, financial, multinational and private sector stakeholders. Today, this accumulated experience gives EcoSecurities a significant insight into the growing international carbon market.


EcoSecurities has played a groundbreaking role in the development of the market infrastructure, assisting governments and international agencies in market design and helping global corporations prepare for a carbon constrained world. Along the way, EcoSecurities or its founders have been involved in the development of many of the global carbon market's most important milestones such as:

EcoSecurities floated on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (ticker Eco.L) on the 13th December 2005, raising 80 million Euros. This has allowed EcoSecurities not only to expand its project pipeline and carbon credit portfolio but to increase its presence to more than 20 countries, creating a network of offices and representatives with local knowledge and specific sector expertise. In June 2007, the company conducted a second round of financing, raising an additional €100 million to drive an expansion into new market segments. As part of this capital raising. Credit Suisse made a strategic investment of approximately €44 million in EcoSecurities, equalling 9% of issued share capital. This strategic investment will provide opportunities for EcoSecurities and Credit Suisse’s energy franchise to develop a long-term relationship. This relationship will involve co-operation on a broad range of projects around the world, focusing on, but not limited to, carbon credit and emission reduction origination and trading.