Notice. This page is informational and general in nature. All placements remain subject to KYC and AML, sanctions screening, buyer eligibility criteria, registry and title verification, counterparty acceptability, and definitive documentation. FG Capital Advisors is not an exchange, registry, bank, or lender. We do not accept client money or custody carbon credits. No pricing, liquidity, or timeline is guaranteed.
OTC Carbon Credit Placement
Most OTC carbon trades do not fail on price. They fail on credibility: unclear title, thin registry evidence, sloppy claims language, and settlement mechanics that trigger compliance objections. The result is predictable: slower cycles, weaker bids, and counterparties that quietly disengage.
We run a controlled placement process built for written outcomes. That means: verified inventory, buyer-ready packaging, targeted outreach to compliance-ready counterparties, and structured settlement coordination through to registry transfer.
What OTC Carbon Credit Placement Means
OTC placement is a private sale process for carbon credits executed under bilateral documentation, with defined payment and transfer mechanics. The goal is not “interest” or casual introductions. The goal is a compliance-approvable transaction: qualified buyers, defendable claims, clear title, and a clean settlement path.
| Placement Format | What It Covers | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Spot credits | Issued credits already held in a registry account, transferable on settlement. | Liquidity for inventory that is retirement-eligible and cleanly documented. |
| Forward delivery | Contracted deliveries against future issuance or scheduled releases. | Developers and aggregators where milestones, delivery windows, and default triggers can be documented. |
| Programmatic purchasing | Multiple deliveries under a framework with defined specs, pricing logic, and reporting. | Corporate buyers that need continuity, governance, and repeatable controls. |
| Structured settlement | DVP-style mechanics, escrow coordination where required, and defined acceptance criteria. | Higher perceived counterparty risk, complex jurisdictions, or stricter internal controls. |
What We Place
We support placements across voluntary carbon credits and related OTC instruments where registry evidence, title, and claims can be validated and the buyer base is compliance-ready.
- Registry-issued voluntary credits. Transferable credits held at recognized registries, subject to buyer eligibility screens.
- Forward offtake and delivery schedules. Documentable issuance pathway, delivery calendar, and enforceable default triggers.
- Portfolios. Baskets where the buyer accepts composition rules, disclosure, and reporting.
- Retirement support. Coordination through to retirement evidence when requested by the buyer.
Pricing
Fees are quoted and agreed before outreach begins.
| Fee Component | Range | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| One-time setup fee | USD 5,000 to 20,000 | Intake and screening, registry and title review, buyer-ready pack preparation, eligibility positioning, target buyer mapping, and launch of outreach. |
| Placement fee | 1% to 5% of transaction value | Support through bids, term negotiation, definitive documentation coordination, settlement readiness, and registry transfer coordination. Typically payable at closing. |
Ranges depend on transaction size, portfolio complexity, registry readiness, delivery schedule, counterparty risk, settlement requirements, and documentation workload.
The Placement Workflow
The process is built to produce written bids and a contractable path to transfer, not open-ended conversations.
| Step | Outcome | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Intake and KYC readiness | Seller file, ownership confirmation, and a clean document request list. | 1 to 3 business days after complete documents |
| 2) Asset qualification and buyer positioning | Buyer-ready pack: registry evidence, specs, claims positioning, and initial deal terms. | 3 to 7 business days |
| 3) Targeted outreach and IOIs | Buyer feedback, IOIs, shortlist formation, and bid discipline. | 7 to 21 business days |
| 4) Term agreement and documentation path | Commercial terms locked, contract coordination, and conditions tracker. | 3 to 10 business days |
| 5) Settlement and registry transfer | Payment execution, delivery confirmation, registry transfer, and post-trade evidence. | 2 to 10 business days |
Timelines depend on buyer compliance, documentation quality, registry transfer timing, and settlement method. No timeline is guaranteed.
What We Need From You
Speed comes from completeness. If your file is inconsistent or incomplete, bids slow down and terms get renegotiated late.
- Registry evidence. Account ownership and available volume. For spot, provide serial range evidence or equivalent documentation.
- Credit specs. Standard, methodology, project type, geography, vintage, and any buyer eligibility constraints you already know.
- Ownership and authority. Entity documents, UBO disclosure, signatory authority, and proof you control the credits.
- Commercial terms. Volume, target price range, preferred settlement method, delivery and transfer deadlines.
- Claims and restrictions. Any marketing claims, endorsements, or limitations attached to the credits.
For forward deliveries, include your issuance schedule, milestone evidence, and delivery calendar.
Start here: FG Capital Advisors OTC Carbon Credit Placement Intake
Risk Controls Buyers Expect
OTC buyers screen hard. If these controls are weak, bids drop or vanish.
- Title and double-sell controls. Clear ownership evidence and transferability checks.
- Registry and transfer mechanics. Confirmed registry pathway, transfer fees, and a clear acceptance definition.
- Claims discipline. Alignment between project facts, documentation, and what the buyer can state publicly.
- Settlement safety. Defined process for payment and delivery confirmation, with workable default remedies.
- Compliance readiness. KYC, AML, sanctions screening, and source of funds clarity.
FAQ
Do you guarantee a buyer or a price?
No. We run a best-efforts buyer process and pursue written bids based on the asset, documentation quality, and buyer eligibility screens. No liquidity, price, or timeline is guaranteed.
Do you take custody of carbon credits or client funds?
No. We do not custody credits and we do not accept client money. Settlement and transfer occur between counterparties under definitive documentation, with third-party coordination where required.
What does the setup fee cover?
Setup covers qualification, registry and title review, buyer pack preparation, buyer mapping, and launch of disciplined outreach. It is not a deposit against the placement fee unless explicitly agreed in writing.
When is the placement fee paid?
Placement fees are typically payable at closing and calculated as a percentage of transaction value. Exact mechanics are confirmed in the engagement terms.
Can you place forward credits or offtake?
Yes, where the issuance pathway is credible, milestones are documentable, and delivery terms can be enforced. Buyers typically require tighter conditions and clearer default remedies for forward delivery.
What is the minimum information needed to start?
Registry details, available volume (or delivery schedule), standard and vintage, project type and geography, proof of control, target pricing range, and your preferred settlement method.
Are all projects acceptable?
No. Buyer appetite depends on project quality, documentation, methodology, claims risk, and internal screening rules. If the story is hard to defend, bids reflect that.
How do I start?
Submit the intake form: FG Capital Advisors OTC Carbon Credit Placement.
Ready to place credits OTC? Submit your registry evidence and specifications. We respond with a structured plan, fee quote, and the document list required to launch outreach.
Disclosure. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. FG Capital Advisors does not operate a registry, exchange, or trading venue and does not accept client money or custody carbon credits. Any support is provided on a best-efforts basis and remains subject to third-party approvals, compliance checks, and definitive documentation. No pricing, liquidity, or timeline is guaranteed.
