Ecosecurities
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ecosecurities is a company specialized in carbon markets and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation projects worldwide. ecosecurities specializes in sourcing, developing and financing projects on renewable energy, energy efficiency, forestry and waste management with a positive environmental impact.
The company has offices in Europe, the Middle East, South America and Asia. It has a large portfolio of greenhouse gas emission reduction projects covering numerous countries and technologies.
History
ecosecurities was founded in January 1997, by environmental entrepreneurs Pedro Moura Costa and Marc Stuart. ecosecurities progressed carbon markets and climate policies.
In 2005, EcoSecurities Group Plc was listed in the London Stock Exchange, raising capital for an expansion drive that resulted in offices in 33 countries run by over 350 employees. This enabled the company to develop over 700 CDM projects located in 45 countries and using 50 technologies. These projects resulted in the largest carbon credit portfolio worldwide, worth over USD 4 billion, giving the company a significant global market share.
In June 2007, the company raised an additional €150 million to expand into new markets, with Credit Suisse becoming a major investor.
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