Trafigura

Trafigura, established in 1993, is a prominent global commodity trading company that connects producers and consumers of minerals, metals, and energy. The company operates in more than 50 locations worldwide and employs over 12,000 individuals. Trafigura’s diversified business model spans oil and petroleum products, gas and power, metals and minerals, and carbon markets. It operates a modern fleet of vessels to ensure efficient and reliable movement of commodities and invests in assets and entities that facilitate the supply, processing, and transportation of physical commodities and energy. The company owns significant stakes in companies and joint ventures such as Nyrstar, Impala Terminals, Puma Energy, TFG Marine, Nala Renewables, and H2 Energy Europe. Additionally, Trafigura is part of a consortium awarded a 30-year concession to operate the 1,300km Lobito railway in Angola. Trafigura has a strong balance sheet and access to international capital markets, with close to USD 75 billion of credit lines provided by around 150 banks. The company’s three-pillar funding structure includes short-term transactional facilities, securitisation programmes, and corporate credit facilities. Trafigura publishes its financial performance biannually and engages openly, regularly reporting on sustainability performance. The company is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its activities, using natural resources efficiently and responsibly, and supporting the development of low-carbon technologies and fuels. Trafigura also has a comprehensive compliance framework that adopts internationally recognized legal and regulatory standards. With a leading shipping and chartering business, Trafigura operates in more than 150 countries, maintaining a global network that supports its extensive operations.