Welhunt has long traded commodities such as energy, steel, and agricultural products, and established a dedicated ESG and carbon trading division five years ago. (Photo: Daisy Chuang)
As the net zero transition accelerates, green skills are no longer limited to niche sustainability roles. Much like AI, they are becoming a core competency across industries and job functions. As sustainability evolves into a long-term business imperative, what skills will job seekers need to stay competitive?
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As the global transition to net zero accelerates, a new generation of careers is emerging. Among them is the role of the carbon trader.
Welhunt, a commodity trading company with more than three decades of history, has evolved alongside the market. Five years ago, the company expanded from its traditional energy trading business into carbon markets to help clients meet growing decarbonization demands.
Yet carbon trading involves far more than simply buying and selling credits. With access to hundreds of carbon credit suppliers worldwide, Welhunt’s carbon traders must closely monitor policy developments and market trends across countries. They also work with both corporate buyers and project developers to help clients secure carbon credits at competitive prices.
Unlock the full article to explore three key takeaways:
- Carbon traders do more than buy and sell credits. They track policy developments, analyze market trends, and help companies develop carbon procurement strategies.
- The rollout of carbon pricing, CBAM, and CORSIA is driving demand for carbon credits and creating new career opportunities in the sector.
- Success in carbon trading requires a combination of sustainability expertise, business development skills, and international communication abilities, making English proficiency and cross disciplinary knowledge increasingly important.
