ACX Clinches Environmental Finance 2023 Best Voluntary Carbon Market Exchange Award for the Third Consecutive Year
ACX, the leading environmental markets exchange, is delighted to announce its triumphant win of the prestigious Environmental Finance 2023 Best Voluntary Carbon Market Exchange award for the third consecutive year.
The accolades are determined through votes cast by active participants in the market, reaffirming ACX’s prominent position as the foremost provider of environmental market trading.
William Pazos, co-CEO and co-Founder of ACX, shared insights into their continued success, saying, “We are perpetually refining and challenging our systems and strategies. This, I believe, is at the core of our third consecutive win. We remain adaptive, inquisitive, and committed to continuous learning. These qualities keep us agile and grounded, enabling us to make advancements and reach new heights. I extend my gratitude to our clients and colleagues for their votes, and you can be assured that we will persistently push the boundaries.”
ACX extends its heartfelt appreciation to all those who cast their votes in support of the awards and to Environmental Finance for recognizing the transformative efforts within the voluntary carbon market sector.
Furthermore, ACX seizes this opportunity to express its profound gratitude to Enterprise Singapore, a statutory board under Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, for their unwavering support. Enterprise Singapore has been a valued partner to ACX and has played an instrumental role in supporting the early development of their platform.
ACX also extends its gratitude to Deutsche Börse AG for their support as shareholders.
Peter Reitz, CEO at EEX, acknowledges ACX’s pivotal role in pioneering the Voluntary Carbon Market, noting, “AirCarbon Exchange has played a key role by pioneering the Voluntary Carbon Market, with its fully digital carbon trading platform built on blockchain technology – enabling financial impact at greater scale on decarbonisation efforts. Sustainability requires a global effort, and we’re proud to work with such a collaborative industry partner in carbon markets.”
Last but certainly not least, ACX commends its dedicated team for their relentless commitment to integrity, professionalism, and care, which has resulted in the continuous improvement and smooth operation of their services.
This award marks the culmination of another dynamic year at ACX, during which the exchange has forged new partnerships and expanded its global footprint.
ACX’s unwavering pursuit of excellence has led to several significant milestones:
- September 2023: Forging a partnership with Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) in Greece to develop the Carbon Market in the region.
- July 2023: Collaborating with EcoRegistry, a blockchain-based registry platform, and Cercarbono, a voluntary carbon market standards group, to enhance accessibility to carbon offsetting.
- April 2023: Establishing a collaboration with Japan’s Natural Capital Credit Consortium to revitalize the carbon credit market, including boosting carbon market activity in Japan.
- March 2023: Pioneering a groundbreaking partnership with StoneX to launch a US digital carbon marketplace.
Stay tuned for more forthcoming announcements as ACX continues to advance its partnerships and offer innovative services, empowering users on their essential journey towards achieving net-zero emissions.
For additional insights into this year’s Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings and ACX’s triumphant win, read the full article by Environmental Finance.
