Making Progress Towards
Greener Horizons
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.
Our Approach
What sets Holborn Trading apart in the renewable energy brokerage landscape
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
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.
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.
The Maths
Covering all major European markets, and speaking over seven languages across the team, we specialise in connecting clients across borders to maximise liquidity opportunities
Working closely with 150 clients and growing everyday
The team are highly skilled individuals with over a decade of experience in brokering renewable products
“As a client who uses Holborn Trading for trading certificates, my experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The team has a profound understanding of the UK renewable energy market. Their commitment to transparency and efficiency stood out.”
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.