We’re changing how environmental commodities are managed
Environmental commodities markets are growing in size and complexity, yet most companies are still using the same tools as ten years ago. CerQlar was built to change that, giving energy companies a platform purpose-built for environmental commodities, including EACs, RINs, and more.
Trusted by energy companies around the world
Environmental commodities portfolios need purpose-built tools, so we created one
Back in 2020, many teams were still managing environmental commodities in spreadsheets or through clunky ETRM modules. Traders at a European provider of sustainability solutions began to notice the impact this was having on their clients.
Not only did it involve a huge amount of manual, labor-intensive work, but it created higher risk exposure and meant teams were using outdated data to make high-pressure trading decisions.
With ever-increasing certificate trading volumes and stricter regulatory requirements on the horizon, the issue was only going to worsen. Enter CerQlar. We built our solution from scratch to give energy companies the secure platform they need to manage certificates from origination to final delivery and reporting—at a fraction of the time and cost.
Over five years later, CerQlar is now used by teams around the world to get an accurate, real-time view of their environmental commodities portfolios and manage certificates more efficiently.
All your certificates in one place
There are a lot of steps involved in managing environmental commodities through their lifecycle, and CerQlar is built to handle all of them.
With CerQlar, every team involved, from operations to portfolio managers and traders, works from the same accurate, real-time views of their certificate inventories, delivery obligations, and transactions data.
And because energy companies often hold certificates on multiple registries, CerQlar is designed to support any registry and any certificate type, from EACs—GOs, REGOs, RECs, TIGRs, and more—to fuel credits and certificates.
Why choose CerQlar
CerQlar is built to manage the complex lifecycle of environmental commodities on any registry, while still providing a user-friendly experience for all teams.
Reduction in manual work
Registries supported natively
Reduction in average settlement time
Certified to global data standards
We hold multiple certifications in the areas of data protection, data management, and cybersecurity, so you can trust that your data is always fully protected.
Want to help shape the future of energy?
As we expand into new markets, we’re always looking for talented, driven people to join us. If you think you’d be a good fit, check out our open positions or get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions below or simply get in touch and we’ll get back to you.
What is the primary use case of CerQlar?
CerQlar is a software platform purpose-built to help operations, portfolio management, and trading teams manage energy attribute certificate (EAC) portfolios. This includes centralizing EAC trade, inventory, and registry data into a single source of truth, calculating portfolio positions in real time, and managing post-trade settlement activities end-to-end.
Who is CerQlar primarily for?
CerQlar is built for utilities, renewable energy companies, and large enterprises that buy or sell high volumes of energy attribute certificates (EACs). It is typically used by operations, portfolio management, and trading teams to manage their EAC portfolios and transactions.
When was CerQlar founded and where is it headquartered?
CerQlar was founded in 2020 by ACT Group, a global leader in market-based sustainability solutions. It is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and serves clients across Europe, the US, and Asia. Learn more about our story.
What is the return on investment of using CerQlar?
CerQlar delivers a positive ROI through cost savings and performance improvements across several areas, including:
- Labor costs: automated workflows reduce the time your operations team spends on manual work, improving productivity and freeing up capacity for higher-value tasks
- Financial penalties: reduced risk of missed deliveries, expired certificates, and incorrect trades that can result in fines or counterparty disputes
- Portfolio performance: real-time position data enables better allocation and trading decisions, directly improving portfolio P&L
- IT and systems costs: CerQlar may replace the need for extra tools and manual workarounds in tools that weren’t built for the complexity of EACs
What are the main benefits of using CerQlar?
CerQlar helps utilities, renewable energy companies, and large corporate energy buyers simplify the management of their EAC portfolios and realize the following benefits:
- Time savings by replacing manual processes with automated workflows
- Reduced risk of errors through advanced data validation, flags, and alerts
- Accurate, on-time delivery of EACs to counterparties
- Lower exposure to financial and reputational damage
- Better allocation and trading decisions based on a real-time portfolio position
- Ability to grow your EAC portfolio without adding headcount
Do you have customer case studies or references?
Yes. CerQlar is trusted by leading energy companies including Alperia, Scholt Energy, EWE, and Eesti Energia. For references, please contact us.
