What CF Partners does

CFP Energy (formerly CF Partners) is a London-headquartered energy and environmental markets intermediary operating under parent entity CFP Energy Group Ltd. Founded in 2005, the firm operates across four product lines: environmental products (EU ETS, UK ETS, EU ETS2, voluntary carbon and biofuel certificates), fuels (bunker, biofuels, and physical oil products), power (electricity supply across European markets), and structured financial solutions (hedging, structured finance, and carbon-linked transactions). The company serves corporate compliance buyers and counterparties across aviation, shipping, construction, manufacturing, data centres, and energy-intensive industries, with named clients including MAX Burgers and FairEnergie. The group operates through three entities — CFP Energy, Brook Green Supply (power supply), and Cyber Energia (digital energy) — and maintains a presence in the UK, Germany, France, and the broader EU, with a new Amsterdam office opened in June 2026.

The firm executes transactions on regulated venues including the European Energy Exchange (EEX) and partnered with IncubEx for derivative product access. In 2025 alone, the firm executed the first EU ETS2 futures trade and its first UK Emission Allowance trade on EEX, positioning itself ahead of the 2027 EU ETS2 implementation. It is ISO 27001:2022 certified for information security and has received multiple Environmental Finance awards across 2023-2026 categories covering carbon, power, and biofuels. The brand was rebranded from CF Partners to CFP Energy in 2026 to consolidate identity across the multi-entity platform.

The business model combines three revenue mechanics: (1) transaction-based fees on carbon and biofuel brokerage and trading; (2) recurring or structured revenue from power supply through Brook Green Supply; and (3) professional services and structured finance fees for hedging, advisory, and carbon-linked deals. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, suggesting self-funded, profitable operations. With 360+ employees, the firm operates at a scale typical of mid-market European energy intermediaries, competing against larger universal banks, specialized brokers such as Vertis, and in-house corporate procurement teams.

Name

CF Partners

Legal name

CFP Energy Group Ltd.

Website

https://cf-partners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CFP Energy (formerly CF Partners) is a London-headquartered energy and environmental markets intermediary serving corporate compliance buyers across Europe. It operates across carbon, biofuels, fuels, power supply, and structured finance, with 360+ employees and offices in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Markets & Environmental Commodities

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Carbon Auctions & Tender Management (Buyer/Seller Programs, RFPs) (EUABADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contracts for Differences (CfDs) & Virtual PPAs (VPPAs) (EUAGADAH), Climate Finance Strategy (CapEx planning, green finance, incentives & grants) (EUABAKAG)

Keywords

• Carbon compliance trading
• Voluntary carbon markets
• Renewable energy certificates
• Biofuels procurement
• Power purchase agreements

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Carbon Compliance Market Trading & Advisory: CFP Energy operates one of the largest trading desks in carbon compliance markets, providing ETS operators with market access, allowance procurement, and compliance strategy advisory services. Revenue is generated through transaction fees and advisory engagements, with the company recognised as a top-tier OTC and futures trader in EU and UK ETS markets.
2. Voluntary Carbon Markets & Environmental Attribute Certificates: Sourcing and brokering high-quality carbon credits and SAF certificates through book-and-claim registry models. Enables corporate procurement of voluntary emissions reductions and SAF credits for Scope 3 reporting.
3. Power Market Access & Supply: Specialised power supply in the UK and throughout Europe, including PPAs (physical and financial), power procurement, and market access services for industrial and commercial consumers.
4. Biofuels & Transition Fuels: Sourcing, procurement, and transport of biofuels, biogas, and transition fuels across Europe, combining market analysis, risk management, and procurement strategies to help clients reduce emissions by up to 80%.
5. Liquidity & Structured Financial Solutions: Bespoke structured solutions and liquidity optimisation services designed to help clients reach energy transition goals strategically. Includes unlocking untapped liquidity and generating returns from energy assets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CFP Energy provides technology-enabled energy and environmental solutions combined with advisory services across Europe. The company operates one of the largest carbon compliance trading desks serving large corporate consumers with ETS compliance, voluntary carbon markets, renewable energy certificates, biofuels and transition fuels procurement, power market access, and structured financial solutions for energy transition.

Product overview

CFP Energy is an integrated energy and environmental solutions platform providing technology-enabled solutions combined with advisory services. The company operates across four main categories: Environmental products (ETS Compliance, Voluntary Carbon Markets, Renewable Energy Certificates, CORSIA, CBAM, SAF Credits), Fuels (Biofuels, Biogas, Feedstocks, Transition Fuels), Power (PPAs, Power Market Access & Supply, Cyber Security via Cyber Energia), and Financial solutions (Liquidity Solutions, Structured Solutions). The group also includes Brook Green Supply (UK energy supply) and Cyber Energia (managed security services for renewables).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Compliance ETS compliance services helping organisations navigate complex regulations and price volatility in EU ETS and UK ETS markets, with award-winning trading desk and advisory.
• Voluntary Carbon Markets Access to high-quality carbon projects worldwide for organisations investing meaningfully in climate action through sourcing and brokering high-quality voluntary carbon credits.
• Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
• CORSIA Compliance
• CBAM Compliance
• SAF Credits
• Biofuels
• Biogas
• Feedstocks
• Transition Fuels
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Power Market Access & Supply
• Liquidity Solutions
• Structured Solutions
• Cyber Security (Cyber Energia)
• Brook Green Supply Energy supply solutions to industrial and commercial consumers across the UK, supplying 100% REGO-backed power and helping customers optimise energy supply.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biofuels can reduce emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional fossil fuels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EEX (European Energy Exchange)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026CFP Energy partnered with the European Energy Exchange (EEX) and IncubEx to launch UK Emission Allowance trading on 26 May 2026. CFP Energy executed the first-ever UK Emission Allowance trade on launch day, marking a significant market milestone and demonstrating the company's pioneering role in new market development.
• IncubExcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026IncubEx cooperated with EEX to launch UK Emission Allowance trading, with CFP Energy serving as the first-day trade counterparty. IncubEx facilitates the development of new environmental markets in cooperation with EEX.
• MAX BurgersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026MAX Burgers, one of Sweden's largest buyers of voluntary carbon credits, purchased Sweden's first biochar credits certified for 1,000 years through CFP Energy's structured solutions and voluntary carbon market services in April 2026.
• FairEnergiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026CFP Energy executed the first-ever EU ETS2 futures trade with German utility FairEnergie in 2026, setting a critical market milestone for early carbon hedging in the road transport sector ahead of ETS2 implementation.
• CF Partners Capital Management LLPminorOthersCF Partners Capital Management LLP is a regulated entity within the CFP Energy Group, subject to Pillar III Disclosure Requirements under the Capital Requirements Directive. It is listed alongside CF Partners Services (UK) Limited in the group's regulatory disclosures.
• CF Partners Services (UK) LimitedminorOthersCF Partners Services (UK) Limited is a regulated entity within the CFP Energy Group, subject to Pillar III Disclosure Requirements. It is listed alongside CF Partners Capital Management LLP in the group's regulatory disclosures.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BNP Paribas Carbon Trading Desk: One of the largest bank-run carbon trading desks globally, operating in EU ETS, voluntary carbon, and structured climate products. Comparable in carbon market-making and advisory for large enterprise clients, with broader balance sheet and product capabilities.
• Engie Impact: Subsidiary of global energy major Engie providing energy and sustainability advisory, carbon management, and procurement services to enterprise clients. Comparable in customer segment and carbon advisory offering, but operates as part of a much broader integrated utility group.
• Shell Energy / Shell Carbon Trading: Integrated energy major offering carbon trading, environmental products, and energy supply to enterprise clients across Europe. Comparable in carbon market access and corporate carbon advisory, with broader commodity trading and energy supply capabilities.
• Schneider Electric Sustainability Business: Global energy management and sustainability advisory arm of Schneider Electric, providing carbon accounting, energy procurement advisory, and renewable energy certificate solutions. Comparable in enterprise energy and carbon advisory, with broader industrial automation footprint.

Emerging players

• Carbon Trust: UK-based climate advisory (originally a government-backed non-profit) offering carbon footprinting, strategy consulting, and certification services. Comparable in advisory style and UK enterprise customer base, though more focused on footprinting and certification than active trading/brokerage.

Direct peers

• ClimatePartner: German-based carbon offsetting and climate action advisory, combining voluntary carbon brokerage with software-enabled emissions tracking. Comparable to CFP Energy in voluntary carbon markets and corporate climate strategy, with similar pan-European enterprise customer base.
• Vertis Environmental Finance: Vertis is a leading global carbon market broker and advisor, directly competing with CFP Energy in EU ETS, UK ETS, and voluntary carbon trading. Comparable business model centred on carbon brokerage, advisory, and structured solutions for large corporate emitters.
• South Pole Group: Global carbon advisory and project developer offering voluntary carbon credit sourcing, climate strategy consulting, and portfolio management. Comparable in advisory scope and enterprise customer base to CFP Energy's voluntary carbon and climate strategy offerings.
• Redshaw Advisors: UK-based carbon and energy advisory firm serving corporate compliance buyers across EU ETS, UK ETS, and voluntary markets. Closest UK peer to CFP Energy in terms of customer base and product offering.

Others

• EEX (European Energy Exchange): Major European energy and environmental products exchange where CFP Energy trades and partners (e.g., UK Emission Allowance launch). Comparable as a regulated marketplace infrastructure for the same carbon and power products CFP Energy trades and advises on; not a direct competitor but an ecosystem partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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