In a landmark development for the African mining and finance sectors, Orpheus Capital has launched an innovative carbon credit AMC (Actively Managed Certificate) designed to offer institutional investors listed, liquid exposure to investment-grade carbon assets—a fast- emerging asset class critical to the global energy transition.
Developed in partnership with the Carbon Capital Corporation (CCC) and hosted via a Swiss securitization platform, this AMC provides a secure and transparent investment route into high-quality carbon credits—backed by cutting edge block chain settlement infrastructure and aligned to institutional ESG mandates.
At its core, the product gives asset managers, mining firms, governments, and family offices the opportunity to hedge against the rising cost of carbon offsets, while supporting the development of climate-positive projects across emerging markets—particulary in Africa and the Global South.
“Carbon credits are increasingly essential to achieving climate goals,” said Professor Lisa Wilson, Global Head of Strategic Partnerships at CCC. “This AMC provides a financial instrument that enables capital to flow directly into credible, verifiable emissions-reduction projects—without exposing investors to direct project risk.”
Key features:
- Swiss ISIN and SIX Exchange Listing
- Open-ended private placement structure
- Minimum investment: USD 1 million
- Blockchain-based custody for non-bankable assets via SECDEX and ZERO13
- Independent asset rating by BeZero Carbon
The AMC will focus exclusively on top-tier voluntary and compliance market carbon credits, providing what Wilson describes as “pure-play exposure to the cream of the crop.” These assets are expected to play a pivotal role in the mining sector’s transition plans, especially in regions like South Africa, where large-scale industrial emiLers must now adapt to; tightening regulatory and environmental expectations.
Strategic relevance to South African mining
The mining sector stands at the intersection of global resource supply and sustainability obligations. South African companies under pressure to meet Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions targets can leverage such structured products to secure future carbon offsets at today’s market prices, aligning with ESG frameworks while maintaining liquidity and investment-grade risk profiles.
Market demand and forecast
With a projected primary raise of USD 500 million, the AMC is expected to be fully subscribed. The carbon credit market, forecasted by MSCI to reach USD 35 billion by 2030 and USD 250 billion by 2050, is experiencing accelerated demand from corporates and sovereigns seeking high-integrity offsets.
“Our strategy is built on long-term collaboration and innovation,” said Andrew Wolfson, CEO of Orpheus Capital. “We’ve assembled a global team to engineer a product that delivers climate impact, transparency, and institutional compliance all in one.”
Institutional -Grade infrastructure
The AMC is issued by Calliope SPC (Cayman) and supported by a world-class ecosystem:
- Albecq Directors (Independent Directors)
- Euroclear (Settlement)
- Incore Bank (Paying Agent)
- Swissquote (Bankable Asset Custodian)
- GenTwo (Tech Provider)
- Shire Capital (Distribution)
- Orpheus Capital (Product Sponsor)
Empowering South African stakeholders
This product is especially relevant for:
- Mining companies seeking forward carbon hedges
- Institutional investors diversifying into ESG-linked assets
- Family offices and wealth managers pursuing emerging market exposure
