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COMPANY PROFILE
                     CONTENTS




                                       Contents
                                       About AGT                                         03

                                       Lotus F1 Spponsorship                             05

                                       AGT around the world                              07

                                       2011 & 2012 Performance                           09

                                       What are Carbon Credits?                          11

                                       Credit Life Cycle                                 13

                                       Supply and Demand                                 14

                                       How credits are held                              15

                                       Corporate Social Responsibility                   16

                                       Who’s dealing in VCS VERs?                        17

                                       Opening an Account                                19

                                       Entering your account                             20

                                       Exiting your account                              21

                                       AGT iPad App                                      22

                                       AGT in the news                                   23

                                       Contact Details                                   25

                                       Balance your decision                             26


                                       Please note: This is an e-brochure and is not designed
                                       to be printed, if you require a hard copy print brochure
                                       please request one using the contact details at the
                                       end of this presentation.




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                PAGE 02
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                     ABOUT AGT




About AGT
According to the World Bank, the global carbon trading
market is now worth a phenomenal US$144 billion and
is expected to grow to over $1 trillion by 2025.




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                           PAGE 03
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                     ABOUT AGT




                                                             About AGT
                                                            AGT is the leading Emissions Spot Trading Brokerage within the Voluntary
                                                            Carbon Credit Market that has an international presence. It boasts the scale,
                                                            resources and expertise to source and trade verified emissions reduction
                                                            carbon credits in the dynamic over the counter green market for
                                                            individuals, hedge funds and global corporations.

                                                             The AGT Group, headquartered in Dubai has developed the AGT platform.
                                                             The AGT platform delivers cutting edge technology, sophisticated trading
                                                             tools and the opportunity to trade via our I phone app 24/7. Our clients enjoy
                                                             high levels of liquidity and enjoy online access to their accounts.


                                 Dedicated to leadership and integrity we’re committed to
                                 creating carbon offset partnerships which will fund future
                                 sustainable technologies.
                                                             Already the world’s largest broker of Carbon Credits; by the end of 2012
                                                             we will have fourteen offices worldwide.

                                                             Nominated for Best Sustainable Investment at the 2011 International
                                                             Green Awards, AGT’s ethical commitment to encouraging companies to
                                                             retire Carbon Credits as part of their CSR programmes, has helped it become
 iPhone App          Platform                                a global industry-leader.




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                                                          PAGE 04
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                     ABOUT AGT




Lotus F1 team official partner
AGT assists Lotus F1 Team with carbon neutral target




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                         PAGE 05
COMPANY PROFILE
                     ABOUT AGT




                                                           Lotus F1 team official partner
                                                           AGT assists Lotus F1 Team with carbon neutral target

                                                           AGT announces partnership with the Lotus F1 Team to assist the team to reduce carbon
                                                           emissions as it targets carbon neutrality by 2012.

                                                           AGT will help the Lotus F1 Team to minimise its carbon footprint and reduce its overall carbon
                                                           emissions, by working closely together with the team to analyse where greater efficiencies can
                                                           be made at its Enstone base in the UK.

                                                           The partnership will also see AGT work with Lotus F1 Team partners to help achieve both their
                                                           environmental plans and their Corporate Social Responsibility goals. AGT branding appears on
                                                           this season’s car, the E20.

                  Patrick Louis, Chief Executive Officer Lotus F1 Team:
                  “Lotus F1 Team is proud of this new relationship with Advanced Global Trading. AGT are
                  another strong asset in our arsenal of partners and their abilities and experience in the realm
                  of the Carbon Credit market speak for themselves. We are scrutinising all aspects of our business
                  so to have the expertise of AGT on board to minimise our environmental impact is invaluable.”

                  Charles Stephenson, Director of Advanced Global Trading:
                  “We’re very proud to be associated with the Lotus F1 Team, which has built a strong history
                  upon its technological innovation and trailblazing feats of engineering...helping them offset
                  any remaining emissions to become completely carbon neutral.”




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                                                                    PAGE 06
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                       AGT AROUND THE WORLD




AGT Around the world AGT has an extensive network across the globe.

                                                                     London


                                                        Manchester
                                         Toronto
                                                                              Benelux
                                                            Zurich
                                             New York


               Beverley Hills
                                                                                                   Doha
                                                                     Madrid
                                                                                                           Dubai - Group Headquarters


                                                                                                   Abu Dhabi




        Open                                                                                                                            Singapore


        Opening 2012




                                                                                        Johannesburg




                                                                                                                                                    Sydney




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                     2011 & 2012 PERFORMANCE




2011 & 2012 performance




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                     2011 & 2012 PERFORMANCE




   30


   25


   20


   15
                                                                                            Our clients achieved
   10
                                                                                            a return of 30.2% in 2011
    5


    0
        Jan      Feb      Mar    Apr   May     June   July   Aug   Sept   Oct   Nov   Dec




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                     2011 & 2012 PERFORMANCE




                                               2011 & 2012 Performance
                                               Our clients achieved a return of 30.2% in 2011
                                               and 5.9% in quarter 1 of 2012

                                                                       Nominated...
                                               Regarding the Best Sustainable Investment category, a spokesperson from
                                               the International GreenAwardsTM, said ‘Traditional investments are not always
                                               sustainable, thus risk models need to be realigned against a new ethical code
                                               of conduct and transparency. This category sets out to recognise organisations
                                               that offer investment with sustainability values incorporated.

                                               Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and Environmental, Social and Corporate
                                               Governance (ESG) are not new disciplines. However, the popularity of the
                                               sustainable investment sector is slow on the uptake, illustrated by the fact that
                                               only a fraction of the money that is invested in traditional investments is being
                                               invested in SRI and ESG funds.

            The focus now should be to create more sustainable
            investments and integrate these into mainstream investing.
                                               This award will recognise leading financial services industry thinking that has
                                               gone beyond traditional investment to make a real difference to shareholder
                                               value – offering sustainable and financial returns.’




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                                                     PAGE 10
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                     WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS




What are Carbon Credits?




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                 PAGE 11
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                     WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS




                                               What are Carbon Credits?
                                               A Carbon Credit is a generic term for any tradable certificate or permit representing
                                               a reduction of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. Once a Carbon Credit is
                                               issued and accredited it has a value (market price) and can be traded the same as
                                               other commodities.

                                               There are 2 main markets within the           The VCS programme provides a global
                                               Carbon Credit industry:                       standard for approval of credible
                                                                                             verified offsets. VCS credits must be:
                                               The Compliance Market is reserved
                                               for Institutional Trade.                      •	 Real
                                                                                             	 Have happened
                                               Compliance Market
                                               EUA – European Union Allowances               •	 Additional
                                               CER - Certified Emission Reduction            	 Beyond business-as-usual activities

                                               Secondary/Verified Market                     •	 Measurable
                                               VER - Verified Emission Reduction             	 Measured fixed amount

                                               The importance of VCS -                       •	 Permanent
                                               Verified Carbon Standard                      	 Not only temporarily displacing emissions

                                               VCS was launched in 2007 by The World         •	 Independently Verified & Unique
                                               Economic Forum, The International Emissions   	 Not used more than once to offset emissions
                                               Trading Association, The Climate Group and
                                               board members from The World Business
                                               Council for Sustainable Development.

© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                                                         PAGE 12
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                      WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS




Credit Lifecycle
The end user or consumer for VCS credits is companies or individuals
who want to reduce or offset their emissions/carbon footprint.



                                                                                         Project audited/
                                                Application to VCS for
   Credit generated by                                                                     inspected by
                                                approval under one of
Emissions reduction project                                                             approved auditor
                                                  the methodologies
      i.e. Wind Farms                                                                 i.e. SGS Switzerland
                                                 sent out by UNFCC.
                                                                                      Tüv Nord, Germany.




     Credits can then                                                       VCS          Credit issued
       be traded by                                                       PROJECT          by VCS on
   investors/brokers etc                                                                registry system.
                                                                         DATABASE




    Credits purchased                                                               Credits retired/cancelled
     by corporations                                                                 against emissions and
      who want to                                                                        removed from
 reduce/offset emissions.                                                                 VCS system.




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                         PAGE 13
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                                WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS




Supply & Demand
The process undertaken in order to be issued and verified with VCS credits can be
complicated and lengthy. The supply and demand differential enhances the argument
that VCS prices should continue to rise and can be discussed in more detail
with an AGT representative.

                                                  Historic Volume VER Markets                             “Most people get interested
                         1800
                                                                                                            in stocks when everyone
                         1600
                                                                                                              else is. The time to get
                                                                                                           interested is when no one
                         1400
                                                                                                           else is. You can’t buy what
VER Market Size Demand




                         1200
                                                                                                             is popular and do well.”
    (million tonnes)




                         1000
                                                                                                                   Warren Buffett
                                                                                              Actual
                         800
                                                                                              Predicted
                         600

                         400

                         200

                           0
                                2007    2008      2009     2010     2011        2015   2020

                                                          Year




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                     WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS




How are credits held?
          Top 5 Global Banks                   Registry System
                                               Allowances are not printed but held in accounts in electronic registries set up by financial institutions.
                     KFW                       The registry system is similar to a banking system and is operated by the following financial institutions:
                    Germany

 Caisse des Depots et Consignations
              France

     Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten
                                                            VCS
             Netherlands
                                                          PROJECT
                                                         DATABASE
           Zurcher Kantonalbank
                Switzerland

    Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
              Germany
                                               Caisse des Depots et Consignations (CDC)
                                               CDC has been established since 1816 and has divisions including banking, environmental projects and
                                               insurance. CDC employs over 60,000 people and holds over 50 billion Euros in deposits.


                                               CDC is rated:
                                               S & P			                   Fitch			                    Moody’s
                                               AAA/stable/A1+	            AAA/stable/F1+	             AAA/stable

                                               CDC was also nominated as the 2nd safest bank in the world behind KFW
                                               (Germany) in the 2011 Global Finance Report on the world’s 50 safest banks.


© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                                                                               PAGE 15
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                     CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY




                                                       The evolution
                                                       Corporate Social Responsibility

                                                       An increasing number of blue chip companies, global organisations and SMEs
                                                       have started to make changes to the way they operate to reduce carbon emissions.
                                                       This shift is often voluntary, with companies understanding the crucial role they play
                                                       within the global effort to tackle climate change. These changes, including
                                                       purchasing VCS credits, means not only are they on the road to becoming carbon
                                                       neutral, but also preparing for what most feel will be the inevitable legislation
                                                       to offset the majority of carbon emissions. Pre-compliance is a major factor
                                                       currently driving demand.




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                                                         PAGE 16
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                     WHO’S DEALING IN VCS VERS




Who’s dealing in VCS VERs


In 2010 HSBC was responsible for                 Their commitment to managing our          In a move to further integrate and
1,017,000 tonnes of CO2 in total.                carbon footprint focuses primarily        embed sustainability into its core
                                                 on minimizing the direct impact           business, GSK announced a new
HSBC’s remaining 897,000 tonnes                  of our operations.                        environmental strategy, including
of CO2 have been offset by                                                                 the objective that the company’s
purchasing VER’s.                                In addition they offset the emissions     operations become carbon
                                                 remaining through the purchase of         neutral by 2050.
In 2010 HSBC bought VER’s from                   carbon credits.
renewable wind projects and small
scale hydro projects located in                  The carbon credits they purchase are,
China and India. Renewable wind                  certified to Voluntary Carbon Standard,
projects, small scale hydro projects.            which shows the projects genuinely
All of the projects were, registered by          help to reduce CO2 emissions and
Voluntary Carbon Standard, registered            are both auditable and traceable.
in HSBC’s VCS registry account.
                                                 In 2010, they purchased 1,191,956
                                                 carbon credits.




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                                                  PAGE 17
COMPANY PROFILE
                     WHO’S DEALING IN VCS VERS




Who’s dealing in VCS VERs


The Co-op’s move to become carbon                Land Rover’s carbon offset               General Motors are planning
neutral in such a short space of                 programme currently has 14               to invest $40m to offset
time, part of a multi-pronged ethical            emissions reduction projects in          around 8 million tonnes of CO2.
operations plan, means that it will              China, approximately 45% of the
become one of the UK’s biggest                   total portfolio by volume.
buyers of Voluntary credits.
                                                 Land Rover also offsets 100% of
Co-Op buys credits from the                      the manufacturing assembly CO2
Voluntary Carbon Standard, one of                emissions in both UK factories, where
the main industry standards in the               all Land Rover products are assembled.
voluntary markets.                               This is all part of their carbon
                                                 management plan.




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                                              PAGE 18
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                     ACCOUNT OPENING PROCESS




Account Opening Process
AGT prides itself on customer service and each AGT office
has a dedicated team of Client Liaison Managers who
are supported by the main CLM team in group headquarters.

Your appointed AGT representative
will support you in completing the
initial account application forms and
then manage the handover to a Client
Liaison Manager. Your CLM will work
with you to obtain the necessary
identification documents and process
your account application.

The CLM appointed to your account
will issue you with a username and
password to gain access to our
secure web-based platform.




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                              PAGE 19
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                     FLEXIBILITY FOR ENTRY




                                             Flexibility for Entry
                                             The VER is freely traded and operates an OTC
                                             (over the counter) trading model, providing
                                             scope for both entry and exit.

                                             The VER market is available to private individuals,
                                             SME businesses, international organisations and
                                             investment funds.

                                             Trades are scalable and VERs can be bought
                                             and sold in volumes to suit the client, subject to
                                             minimum trade sizes set by AGT. Furthermore,
                                             portfolios can be added and sold, which gives
                                             AGT clients a transparent flexible commodity.




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                             PAGE 20
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                     FLEXIBILITY FOR EXIT




                                            Flexibility for Exit
                                            AGT’s clients benefit from access to its bespoke
                                            web-based platform. The system is SSL
                                            encrypted and allows clients to:

                                            •	   View current pricing
                                            •	   View open positions (Purchases)
                                            •	   Open buy order
                                            	    (Purchase more units)
                                            •	   Manage account information
                                            •	   Transfer units to AGT for
                                            	    onward sale
                                            •	   View latest AGT market news




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                          PAGE 21
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                     INTRODUCING....




Introducing...
...the new AGT iPhone App
Now it’s even easier to invest in the world’s fastest growing commodity.
AGT iPhone App is available to download from iTunes April 2012.




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                             PAGE 22
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                     AGT IN THE NEWS




AGT in the news




© Advanced Global Trading 2012         PAGE 23
COMPANY PROFILE
                     AGT IN THE NEWS




AGT in the news




© Advanced Global Trading 2012         PAGE 24
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                     BALANCE YOUR DECISION




Contact details
Dubai - Group Head Office                    Madrid
7th Floor, Building 6 Emaar Square,          Calle Jazmines,
Downtown Burj Khalifa,                       463 - 17b 29660 Nueva,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.                 Andalucia, Malaga Spain.
Tel: +971 (0) 4435 8100                      Tel: +34 (0) 952 92 94 21

Abu Dhabi                                    Manchester
15th Floor, Khalidiya Tower,                 82 King Street,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.             Manchester, M2 4WQ
Tel: +971 (0) 2441 1544                      United Kingdom.
                                             Tel: +44 (0) 161 935 8384
Doha
Commercialbank Plaza,                        Zurich
Level 12, Doha, Qatar,                       zurich@advancedglobaltrading.com
PO Box 27111.                                Tel: +971 (0) 4435 8100
Tel: +974 (0) 4452 8976

Johannesburg
Unit 1 Melrose Boulevard,
Melrose Arch, Johannesburg 2193,
South Africa.
Tel: +27 (0) 11 684 1185




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                  PAGE 25
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                     BALANCE YOUR DECISION




Balance your decision
Risk, price and liquidity

All prices of Carbon Credits shown are indicative only and are based on current exchange rates.
Carbon Credit prices can go down as well as up. Any growth shown or suggested is only a
projection and cannot be guaranteed.

Type of credits handled by AGT and requirement of client’s instruction before any sale

AGT deals in the physical delivery of carbon credits and operates exclusively in the
voluntary credit market.

AGT use Carbon Credits from recognised and independently verified projects to ensure the
emission reductions are effective. The credits can be held for any length of time. Your credits are sold
only upon your instruction and will never be sold collectively or without taking your specific sell order.

Terms & Conditions
Please ask for AGT’s standard terms and conditions at www.advancedglobaltrading.com




© Advanced Global Trading 2012                                                                               PAGE 26
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Advanced Global Trading (AGT)

  • 2. COMPANY PROFILE CONTENTS Contents About AGT 03 Lotus F1 Spponsorship 05 AGT around the world 07 2011 & 2012 Performance 09 What are Carbon Credits? 11 Credit Life Cycle 13 Supply and Demand 14 How credits are held 15 Corporate Social Responsibility 16 Who’s dealing in VCS VERs? 17 Opening an Account 19 Entering your account 20 Exiting your account 21 AGT iPad App 22 AGT in the news 23 Contact Details 25 Balance your decision 26 Please note: This is an e-brochure and is not designed to be printed, if you require a hard copy print brochure please request one using the contact details at the end of this presentation. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 02
  • 3. COMPANY PROFILE ABOUT AGT About AGT According to the World Bank, the global carbon trading market is now worth a phenomenal US$144 billion and is expected to grow to over $1 trillion by 2025. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 03
  • 4. COMPANY PROFILE ABOUT AGT About AGT AGT is the leading Emissions Spot Trading Brokerage within the Voluntary Carbon Credit Market that has an international presence. It boasts the scale, resources and expertise to source and trade verified emissions reduction carbon credits in the dynamic over the counter green market for individuals, hedge funds and global corporations. The AGT Group, headquartered in Dubai has developed the AGT platform. The AGT platform delivers cutting edge technology, sophisticated trading tools and the opportunity to trade via our I phone app 24/7. Our clients enjoy high levels of liquidity and enjoy online access to their accounts. Dedicated to leadership and integrity we’re committed to creating carbon offset partnerships which will fund future sustainable technologies. Already the world’s largest broker of Carbon Credits; by the end of 2012 we will have fourteen offices worldwide. Nominated for Best Sustainable Investment at the 2011 International Green Awards, AGT’s ethical commitment to encouraging companies to retire Carbon Credits as part of their CSR programmes, has helped it become iPhone App Platform a global industry-leader. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 04
  • 5. COMPANY PROFILE ABOUT AGT Lotus F1 team official partner AGT assists Lotus F1 Team with carbon neutral target © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 05
  • 6. COMPANY PROFILE ABOUT AGT Lotus F1 team official partner AGT assists Lotus F1 Team with carbon neutral target AGT announces partnership with the Lotus F1 Team to assist the team to reduce carbon emissions as it targets carbon neutrality by 2012. AGT will help the Lotus F1 Team to minimise its carbon footprint and reduce its overall carbon emissions, by working closely together with the team to analyse where greater efficiencies can be made at its Enstone base in the UK. The partnership will also see AGT work with Lotus F1 Team partners to help achieve both their environmental plans and their Corporate Social Responsibility goals. AGT branding appears on this season’s car, the E20. Patrick Louis, Chief Executive Officer Lotus F1 Team: “Lotus F1 Team is proud of this new relationship with Advanced Global Trading. AGT are another strong asset in our arsenal of partners and their abilities and experience in the realm of the Carbon Credit market speak for themselves. We are scrutinising all aspects of our business so to have the expertise of AGT on board to minimise our environmental impact is invaluable.” Charles Stephenson, Director of Advanced Global Trading: “We’re very proud to be associated with the Lotus F1 Team, which has built a strong history upon its technological innovation and trailblazing feats of engineering...helping them offset any remaining emissions to become completely carbon neutral.” © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 06
  • 7. COMPANY PROFILE AGT AROUND THE WORLD AGT Around the world AGT has an extensive network across the globe. London Manchester Toronto Benelux Zurich New York Beverley Hills Doha Madrid Dubai - Group Headquarters Abu Dhabi Open Singapore Opening 2012 Johannesburg Sydney © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 07
  • 8. COMPANY PROFILE 2011 & 2012 PERFORMANCE 2011 & 2012 performance © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 08
  • 9. COMPANY PROFILE 2011 & 2012 PERFORMANCE 30 25 20 15 Our clients achieved 10 a return of 30.2% in 2011 5 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 09
  • 10. COMPANY PROFILE 2011 & 2012 PERFORMANCE 2011 & 2012 Performance Our clients achieved a return of 30.2% in 2011 and 5.9% in quarter 1 of 2012 Nominated... Regarding the Best Sustainable Investment category, a spokesperson from the International GreenAwardsTM, said ‘Traditional investments are not always sustainable, thus risk models need to be realigned against a new ethical code of conduct and transparency. This category sets out to recognise organisations that offer investment with sustainability values incorporated. Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) are not new disciplines. However, the popularity of the sustainable investment sector is slow on the uptake, illustrated by the fact that only a fraction of the money that is invested in traditional investments is being invested in SRI and ESG funds. The focus now should be to create more sustainable investments and integrate these into mainstream investing. This award will recognise leading financial services industry thinking that has gone beyond traditional investment to make a real difference to shareholder value – offering sustainable and financial returns.’ © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 10
  • 11. COMPANY PROFILE WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS What are Carbon Credits? © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 11
  • 12. COMPANY PROFILE WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS What are Carbon Credits? A Carbon Credit is a generic term for any tradable certificate or permit representing a reduction of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. Once a Carbon Credit is issued and accredited it has a value (market price) and can be traded the same as other commodities. There are 2 main markets within the The VCS programme provides a global Carbon Credit industry: standard for approval of credible verified offsets. VCS credits must be: The Compliance Market is reserved for Institutional Trade. • Real Have happened Compliance Market EUA – European Union Allowances • Additional CER - Certified Emission Reduction Beyond business-as-usual activities Secondary/Verified Market • Measurable VER - Verified Emission Reduction Measured fixed amount The importance of VCS - • Permanent Verified Carbon Standard Not only temporarily displacing emissions VCS was launched in 2007 by The World • Independently Verified & Unique Economic Forum, The International Emissions Not used more than once to offset emissions Trading Association, The Climate Group and board members from The World Business Council for Sustainable Development. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 12
  • 13. COMPANY PROFILE WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS Credit Lifecycle The end user or consumer for VCS credits is companies or individuals who want to reduce or offset their emissions/carbon footprint. Project audited/ Application to VCS for Credit generated by inspected by approval under one of Emissions reduction project approved auditor the methodologies i.e. Wind Farms i.e. SGS Switzerland sent out by UNFCC. Tüv Nord, Germany. Credits can then VCS Credit issued be traded by PROJECT by VCS on investors/brokers etc registry system. DATABASE Credits purchased Credits retired/cancelled by corporations against emissions and who want to removed from reduce/offset emissions. VCS system. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 13
  • 14. COMPANY PROFILE WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS Supply & Demand The process undertaken in order to be issued and verified with VCS credits can be complicated and lengthy. The supply and demand differential enhances the argument that VCS prices should continue to rise and can be discussed in more detail with an AGT representative. Historic Volume VER Markets “Most people get interested 1800 in stocks when everyone 1600 else is. The time to get interested is when no one 1400 else is. You can’t buy what VER Market Size Demand 1200 is popular and do well.” (million tonnes) 1000 Warren Buffett Actual 800 Predicted 600 400 200 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015 2020 Year © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 14
  • 15. COMPANY PROFILE WHAT ARE CARBON CREDITS How are credits held? Top 5 Global Banks Registry System Allowances are not printed but held in accounts in electronic registries set up by financial institutions. KFW The registry system is similar to a banking system and is operated by the following financial institutions: Germany Caisse des Depots et Consignations France Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten VCS Netherlands PROJECT DATABASE Zurcher Kantonalbank Switzerland Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank Germany Caisse des Depots et Consignations (CDC) CDC has been established since 1816 and has divisions including banking, environmental projects and insurance. CDC employs over 60,000 people and holds over 50 billion Euros in deposits. CDC is rated: S & P Fitch Moody’s AAA/stable/A1+ AAA/stable/F1+ AAA/stable CDC was also nominated as the 2nd safest bank in the world behind KFW (Germany) in the 2011 Global Finance Report on the world’s 50 safest banks. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 15
  • 16. COMPANY PROFILE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The evolution Corporate Social Responsibility An increasing number of blue chip companies, global organisations and SMEs have started to make changes to the way they operate to reduce carbon emissions. This shift is often voluntary, with companies understanding the crucial role they play within the global effort to tackle climate change. These changes, including purchasing VCS credits, means not only are they on the road to becoming carbon neutral, but also preparing for what most feel will be the inevitable legislation to offset the majority of carbon emissions. Pre-compliance is a major factor currently driving demand. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 16
  • 17. COMPANY PROFILE WHO’S DEALING IN VCS VERS Who’s dealing in VCS VERs In 2010 HSBC was responsible for Their commitment to managing our In a move to further integrate and 1,017,000 tonnes of CO2 in total. carbon footprint focuses primarily embed sustainability into its core on minimizing the direct impact business, GSK announced a new HSBC’s remaining 897,000 tonnes of our operations. environmental strategy, including of CO2 have been offset by the objective that the company’s purchasing VER’s. In addition they offset the emissions operations become carbon remaining through the purchase of neutral by 2050. In 2010 HSBC bought VER’s from carbon credits. renewable wind projects and small scale hydro projects located in The carbon credits they purchase are, China and India. Renewable wind certified to Voluntary Carbon Standard, projects, small scale hydro projects. which shows the projects genuinely All of the projects were, registered by help to reduce CO2 emissions and Voluntary Carbon Standard, registered are both auditable and traceable. in HSBC’s VCS registry account. In 2010, they purchased 1,191,956 carbon credits. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 17
  • 18. COMPANY PROFILE WHO’S DEALING IN VCS VERS Who’s dealing in VCS VERs The Co-op’s move to become carbon Land Rover’s carbon offset General Motors are planning neutral in such a short space of programme currently has 14 to invest $40m to offset time, part of a multi-pronged ethical emissions reduction projects in around 8 million tonnes of CO2. operations plan, means that it will China, approximately 45% of the become one of the UK’s biggest total portfolio by volume. buyers of Voluntary credits. Land Rover also offsets 100% of Co-Op buys credits from the the manufacturing assembly CO2 Voluntary Carbon Standard, one of emissions in both UK factories, where the main industry standards in the all Land Rover products are assembled. voluntary markets. This is all part of their carbon management plan. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 18
  • 19. COMPANY PROFILE ACCOUNT OPENING PROCESS Account Opening Process AGT prides itself on customer service and each AGT office has a dedicated team of Client Liaison Managers who are supported by the main CLM team in group headquarters. Your appointed AGT representative will support you in completing the initial account application forms and then manage the handover to a Client Liaison Manager. Your CLM will work with you to obtain the necessary identification documents and process your account application. The CLM appointed to your account will issue you with a username and password to gain access to our secure web-based platform. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 19
  • 20. COMPANY PROFILE FLEXIBILITY FOR ENTRY Flexibility for Entry The VER is freely traded and operates an OTC (over the counter) trading model, providing scope for both entry and exit. The VER market is available to private individuals, SME businesses, international organisations and investment funds. Trades are scalable and VERs can be bought and sold in volumes to suit the client, subject to minimum trade sizes set by AGT. Furthermore, portfolios can be added and sold, which gives AGT clients a transparent flexible commodity. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 20
  • 21. COMPANY PROFILE FLEXIBILITY FOR EXIT Flexibility for Exit AGT’s clients benefit from access to its bespoke web-based platform. The system is SSL encrypted and allows clients to: • View current pricing • View open positions (Purchases) • Open buy order (Purchase more units) • Manage account information • Transfer units to AGT for onward sale • View latest AGT market news © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 21
  • 22. COMPANY PROFILE INTRODUCING.... Introducing... ...the new AGT iPhone App Now it’s even easier to invest in the world’s fastest growing commodity. AGT iPhone App is available to download from iTunes April 2012. © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 22
  • 23. COMPANY PROFILE AGT IN THE NEWS AGT in the news © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 23
  • 24. COMPANY PROFILE AGT IN THE NEWS AGT in the news © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 24
  • 25. COMPANY PROFILE BALANCE YOUR DECISION Contact details Dubai - Group Head Office Madrid 7th Floor, Building 6 Emaar Square, Calle Jazmines, Downtown Burj Khalifa, 463 - 17b 29660 Nueva, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Andalucia, Malaga Spain. Tel: +971 (0) 4435 8100 Tel: +34 (0) 952 92 94 21 Abu Dhabi Manchester 15th Floor, Khalidiya Tower, 82 King Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Manchester, M2 4WQ Tel: +971 (0) 2441 1544 United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0) 161 935 8384 Doha Commercialbank Plaza, Zurich Level 12, Doha, Qatar, zurich@advancedglobaltrading.com PO Box 27111. Tel: +971 (0) 4435 8100 Tel: +974 (0) 4452 8976 Johannesburg Unit 1 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa. Tel: +27 (0) 11 684 1185 © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 25
  • 26. COMPANY PROFILE BALANCE YOUR DECISION Balance your decision Risk, price and liquidity All prices of Carbon Credits shown are indicative only and are based on current exchange rates. Carbon Credit prices can go down as well as up. Any growth shown or suggested is only a projection and cannot be guaranteed. Type of credits handled by AGT and requirement of client’s instruction before any sale AGT deals in the physical delivery of carbon credits and operates exclusively in the voluntary credit market. AGT use Carbon Credits from recognised and independently verified projects to ensure the emission reductions are effective. The credits can be held for any length of time. Your credits are sold only upon your instruction and will never be sold collectively or without taking your specific sell order. Terms & Conditions Please ask for AGT’s standard terms and conditions at www.advancedglobaltrading.com © Advanced Global Trading 2012 PAGE 26