Our mission
To help clients achieve their net-zero ambitions by providing the best possible advice and access to environmental markets.
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About us
Valitera unlocks carbon markets for companies on the pathway to net zero
Our story
What sets us apart
We offer the best market value and a “white glove” service to empower our clients from strategy to execution. Whether it involves managing contracting, KYC, due diligence, portfolios, or trades, we ensure our clients meet their net-zero goals efficiently and at the highest quality and best value.
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Our global team has been instrumental in shaping the infrastructure of environmental markets, contributing to the development of leading registries and exchanges. We apply our in-depth industry knowledge to facilitate clients’ understanding of and access to these markets.
Carbon markets are not a zero-sum playing field — with greater liquidity comes increased rewards for all participants. We are firmly committed to helping environmental markets expand responsibly to benefit our clients and partners while helping reduce emissions at scale.
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Our global presence means that we can react quickly to shifting market dynamics and provide a 24/7 service to our clients. From day to night, we are here to service our clients’ every need.
Our team
Our team acts as the expert’s expert. Leveraging our extensive industry networks and deep market insights, we help our clients feel confident in their path to net zero.
Rene Velasquez
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Renowned as the foremost advocate for carbon markets, and a prominent voice within the sector, Rene is dedicated to driving positive impact.
With an unwavering commitment to assisting Valitera's clients in achieving their net-zero ambitions, Rene brings substantial experience and leadership to the forefront.
Before co-founding Valitera, he served as the Head of Global Carbon Markets at CBL, part of Xpansiv, playing a pivotal role in guiding the company to become the largest exchange globally, measured by traded volume. During his tenure, Rene was instrumental in establishing benchmark carbon contracts such as GEO, N-GEO, and C-GEO, traded on CBL's spot market and CME Futures.
Prior to Xpansiv, Rene held leadership roles at First Climate in Sydney and New York. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in capacity building in the aviation sector, preparing clients for CORSIA compliance and guiding multiple airlines towards voluntary carbon-neutral and net-zero commitments. Rene also led the development and operationalization of the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE) in partnership with IATA.
Over his career, Rene facilitated the trading of over 300 million tonnes of carbon, surpassing $1 billion in market value, serving clients across enterprise and institutional sectors.
Moreover, Rene is a leading voice in the market, hosting the Carbon Exposure Project podcast featuring conversations with individuals shaping the carbon markets of tomorrow.
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Rene Velasquez
Renowned as the foremost advocate for carbon markets, and a prominent voice within the sector, Rene is dedicated to driving positive impact.
With an unwavering commitment to assisting Valitera's clients in achieving their net-zero ambitions, Rene brings substantial experience and leadership to the forefront.
Before co-founding Valitera, he served as the Head of Global Carbon Markets at CBL, part of Xpansiv, playing a pivotal role in guiding the company to become the largest exchange globally, measured by traded volume. During his tenure, Rene was instrumental in establishing benchmark carbon contracts such as GEO, N-GEO, and C-GEO, traded on CBL's spot market and CME Futures.
Prior to Xpansiv, Rene held leadership roles at First Climate in Sydney and New York. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in capacity building in the aviation sector, preparing clients for CORSIA compliance and guiding multiple airlines towards voluntary carbon-neutral and net-zero commitments. Rene also led the development and operationalization of the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE) in partnership with IATA.
Over his career, Rene facilitated the trading of over 300 million tonnes of carbon, surpassing $1 billion in market value, serving clients across enterprise and institutional sectors.
Moreover, Rene is a leading voice in the market, hosting the Carbon Exposure Project podcast featuring conversations with individuals shaping the carbon markets of tomorrow.
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Nick D’Alleva
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With over two decades of leadership expertise, Nick is a pivotal figure in environmental commodity markets.
Before co-founding Valitera, Nick spearheaded CFS, Xpansiv's Advisory and Execution desk, establishing it as a premier desk in the market. His remarkable journey includes a significant tenure as Managing Director of APX, Inc., where he guided the VCS registry business to unprecedented success. Under his leadership, APX achieved global prominence in environmental markets registries, surpassing competitors and becoming the exclusive provider for Verra, the leading standard in carbon markets. In a strategic move, Xpansiv acquired APX in 2022, solidifying its position as a market leader.
Nick's impact extends beyond APX and Xpansiv; he previously served as Vice President of Operations at Marsh & McLennan, where he managed the Core Data Entity Team, fostering collaboration between business owners and technology teams to address data requirements.
Renowned for his expertise, Nick is universally respected in the market, earning the moniker "the expert's expert." His visionary leadership and transformative impact have indelibly shaped environmental markets, making him an invaluable asset to Valitera.
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Nick D’Alleva
With over two decades of leadership expertise, Nick is a pivotal figure in environmental commodity markets.
Before co-founding Valitera, Nick spearheaded CFS, Xpansiv's Advisory and Execution desk, establishing it as a premier desk in the market. His remarkable journey includes a significant tenure as Managing Director of APX, Inc., where he guided the VCS registry business to unprecedented success. Under his leadership, APX achieved global prominence in environmental markets registries, surpassing competitors and becoming the exclusive provider for Verra, the leading standard in carbon markets. In a strategic move, Xpansiv acquired APX in 2022, solidifying its position as a market leader.
Nick's impact extends beyond APX and Xpansiv; he previously served as Vice President of Operations at Marsh & McLennan, where he managed the Core Data Entity Team, fostering collaboration between business owners and technology teams to address data requirements.
Renowned for his expertise, Nick is universally respected in the market, earning the moniker "the expert's expert." His visionary leadership and transformative impact have indelibly shaped environmental markets, making him an invaluable asset to Valitera.
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Vincent Verweij
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Vincent has swiftly established himself as a top performer in the industry. Starting at China Carbon, he excelled in sales and trading.
Joining CBL in 2020, he contributed to a remarkable 400% increase in traded volume YoY. Transitioning to CFS, Xpansiv's Advisory and Execution desk arm in 2021, he focused on the sell side, serving major corporate and institutional buy side clients. In his meteoric career, Vincent traded over 75 million tonnes of carbon.
As the Co-founder and Co-Head of Carbon Markets at Valitera, Vincent leads EU operations from Amsterdam. Recognized as a future leader, he, alongside Matt Udberg, co-heads Valitera's trading division, dedicated to shaping the future of environmental markets. Passionate about leveraging carbon finance for meaningful emissions reductions, Vincent is a driving force steering environmental markets toward Net Zero.
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Vincent Verweij
Vincent has swiftly established himself as a top performer in the industry. Starting at China Carbon, he excelled in sales and trading.
Joining CBL in 2020, he contributed to a remarkable 400% increase in traded volume YoY. Transitioning to CFS, Xpansiv's Advisory and Execution desk arm in 2021, he focused on the sell side, serving major corporate and institutional buy side clients. In his meteoric career, Vincent traded over 75 million tonnes of carbon.
As the Co-founder and Co-Head of Carbon Markets at Valitera, Vincent leads EU operations from Amsterdam. Recognized as a future leader, he, alongside Matt Udberg, co-heads Valitera's trading division, dedicated to shaping the future of environmental markets. Passionate about leveraging carbon finance for meaningful emissions reductions, Vincent is a driving force steering environmental markets toward Net Zero.
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Matt Udberg
As the former head of ICAP's voluntary carbon operation, Matt Udberg created a global business working across physical and futures markets with teams in London, Singapore, and New York. Under Matt’s leadership, ICAP became the largest inter-dealer brokerage in the voluntary carbon space, forging key alliances with major industry players.
Prior to ICAP, Matt played a pivotal role at TFS Green, now CORE Markets, in Australia trading renewable certificates and ACCUs, contributing to the team's repeated wins of Environmental Finance Magazine's Best Broker Award. Matt is also known for offering insightful market perspectives and frequently quoted in industry publications like Quantum Commodity Intelligence (QCI) and Carbon Pulse.
Thanks to his innovative trading strategies and wide knowledge of environmental products, Matt has cemented his role as a vital asset to Valitera's vision. Currently, Matt leads Valitera’s UK operations from London. In collaboration with Vincent Verweij, he serves Valitera as Co-Head of Carbon Markets, reinforcing their commitment to shaping the future of environmental commodity markets.
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Matt Udberg
As the former head of ICAP's voluntary carbon operation, Matt Udberg created a global business working across physical and futures markets with teams in London, Singapore, and New York. Under Matt’s leadership, ICAP became the largest inter-dealer brokerage in the voluntary carbon space, forging key alliances with major industry players.
Prior to ICAP, Matt played a pivotal role at TFS Green, now CORE Markets, in Australia trading renewable certificates and ACCUs, contributing to the team's repeated wins of Environmental Finance Magazine's Best Broker Award. Matt is also known for offering insightful market perspectives and frequently quoted in industry publications like Quantum Commodity Intelligence (QCI) and Carbon Pulse.
Thanks to his innovative trading strategies and wide knowledge of environmental products, Matt has cemented his role as a vital asset to Valitera's vision. Currently, Matt leads Valitera’s UK operations from London. In collaboration with Vincent Verweij, he serves Valitera as Co-Head of Carbon Markets, reinforcing their commitment to shaping the future of environmental commodity markets.
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Edward Smith
Edward Smith is an Associate at Valitera, specializing in corporate advisory, carbon markets, and portfolio management. In his role, Edward spearheads Valitera’s aviation advisory practice, focusing on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement and CORSIA compliance. He is dedicated to guiding aviation clients on their decarbonization journey, delivering tailored strategies to achieve sustainable growth and regulatory alignment.
Prior to joining Valitera, Edward gained experience in both the private and public sectors, with a focus on finance, energy, and corporate decarbonization. His previous roles include positions at NextEra Energy, StoneX Group, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Edward holds a Master of Science in Climate Change Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh, providing him with a strong foundation in climate finance.
Beyond his professional achievements, Edward is a former NCAA Division I wrestler at Pennsylvania State University. He contributed to two National Championship team titles and earned recognition as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.
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Edward Smith
Edward Smith is an Associate at Valitera, specializing in corporate advisory, carbon markets, and portfolio management. In his role, Edward spearheads Valitera’s aviation advisory practice, focusing on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement and CORSIA compliance. He is dedicated to guiding aviation clients on their decarbonization journey, delivering tailored strategies to achieve sustainable growth and regulatory alignment.
Prior to joining Valitera, Edward gained experience in both the private and public sectors, with a focus on finance, energy, and corporate decarbonization. His previous roles include positions at NextEra Energy, StoneX Group, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Edward holds a Master of Science in Climate Change Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh, providing him with a strong foundation in climate finance.
Beyond his professional achievements, Edward is a former NCAA Division I wrestler at Pennsylvania State University. He contributed to two National Championship team titles and earned recognition as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.
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Matthew Cooper
Matthew Cooper is an Associate at Valitera, where he leads the Johannesburg office and plays a crucial role in driving sustainability initiatives and expanding the firm's regional presence.
With a strong background in environmental commodity markets, Matthew brings a wealth of experience to the advisory team. Prior to joining Valitera he worked at OTC Flow, as a trader, where he worked with both buy and sell side clients on the carbon and REC desks.
As part of Valitera’s advisory team, he works with organisations to define their decarbonisation strategies in line with net-zero pathways.
Matthew thrives on understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions that not only benefit the environment but also enhance the bottom line. His commitment to sustainability and client success makes him a key player in Valitera’s advisory practice.
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Matthew Cooper
Matthew Cooper is an Associate at Valitera, where he leads the Johannesburg office and plays a crucial role in driving sustainability initiatives and expanding the firm's regional presence.
With a strong background in environmental commodity markets, Matthew brings a wealth of experience to the advisory team. Prior to joining Valitera he worked at OTC Flow, as a trader, where he worked with both buy and sell side clients on the carbon and REC desks.
As part of Valitera’s advisory team, he works with organisations to define their decarbonisation strategies in line with net-zero pathways.
Matthew thrives on understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions that not only benefit the environment but also enhance the bottom line. His commitment to sustainability and client success makes him a key player in Valitera’s advisory practice.
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Julia-Caroline Rizos
Julia-Caroline Rizos is the Chief of Staff at Valitera, where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence and efficiency.
Overseeing essential functions such as back office, human resources, and operations, Julia is dedicated to supporting Valitera’s mission and long-term goals through effective management and coordination.
As an integral member of the advisory team, Julia actively contributes to strategic client engagements and project implementations, ensuring that Valitera delivers on its promise to help clients achieve their sustainability objectives.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Julia's leadership and organisational skills are critical to the success of Valitera’s operations.
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Julia-Caroline Rizos
Julia-Caroline Rizos is the Chief of Staff at Valitera, where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence and efficiency.
Overseeing essential functions such as back office, human resources, and operations, Julia is dedicated to supporting Valitera’s mission and long-term goals through effective management and coordination.
As an integral member of the advisory team, Julia actively contributes to strategic client engagements and project implementations, ensuring that Valitera delivers on its promise to help clients achieve their sustainability objectives.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Julia's leadership and organisational skills are critical to the success of Valitera’s operations.
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