Commercialization Services

To date, MGM has commercialized more than 40 million tons of CERs and ERUs, selling to a variety of buyers including governments, utilities, oil and gas companies, investment banks, energy trading firms and equity funds.

As a leading project developer in the carbon market, MGM has written and standardized hundreds of contracts involving the acquisition, purchase and sale of CERs, ERUs, and VERs.

MGM's diverse project portfolio and experience working with a variety of end-buyers and intermediaries has enabled it to develop innovative structures to market and sell CERs. MGM identifies commercial strategies that are perfectly suited to the financial needs and risk profile of buyers.

Commercialization Structures that MGM uses to market credits include:

• Auctions
• Portfolio Sales
• Advanced Payment Structures
• Carbon-based Debt Financing
• Options and other Derivatives

Benefits to Sellers

• Optimal Prices: MGM's access to an extensive network of buyers allows it to maximize price.
• Contract Negotiation: MGM is accustomed to negotiating carbon deals and the various contract provisions that apply to carbon. Sellers need to make sure they are well protected.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Dealing with registries and bureaucracy can be time consuming and costly. MGM has the experience to expedite delivery and transfer of credits.
• Risk: The carbon market is subject to volatile price fluctuations. MGM can create transaction structures that protect the buyer from price and regulatory risk.