Our Approach to Energy Risk Management 
Our Unique Approach Puts the Power Back in Your Hands
Cargill is one of the largest energy users in the world. That makes us unique in the energy management industry. When you partner with us you not only have access to the depth of resources of a major energy company but you receive the same decision-making thought processes and analysis that we do for ourselves.
Proven Capabilities in Understanding and Managing Market Risks
- Active trading in worldwide energy markets 24 hours a day.
- Constant development and reassessment of proprietary information on energy fundamentals, economic outlook and projected weather impact.
- An experienced risk management team dedicated to uncovering your opportunity in the energy market.
Experts in Managing Demand and Physical Energy Supply
- Knowledge of all North America markets and active relationships with over 100 energy providers.
- Operations on all major pipelines across the country.
- Experience managing an energy portfolio in excess of $800 million.
- Efficient operations and constant oversight to manage your physical deliveries effectively.
Dedicated to Developing Sound Energy Strategies and Implementing Them Effectively
- Account management professionals that work to understand and uncover your individual needs.
- An expert risk management team that can develop and promptly execute customized hedging projects.
- Industry specific reporting capabilities that provide you with valuable information, reports and accounting services.
Proven Process
Cargill Energy and Risk Management SolutionsSM has developed a unique approach to successfully manage our own energy needs. Now you can take advantage of our proven process to plan sound energy strategies that give you more control over your future.
Energy Management
Since Cargill uses almost $1billion of energy every year, we know first-hand how challenging energy management can be. We also know the true power that effective energy management can deliver.
Get More Value from Your Energy Dollars
Energy is one of the most volatile commodities affecting your
business. So volatile, in fact, that unexpected changes in the cost
of natural gas, petroleum fuels and electricity could surpass your expected
earnings. By strategically managing your energy exposure, you get maximum
value for your energy expenditures, so you can:
- Keep energy costs within a predictable range throughout the year.
- Negotiate favorable contracts to optimize your energy supply position.
- Ensure you have sufficient energy supply when and where you need it.
Save Time with Fast Access to Expert Energy Knowledge
When you partner with Cargill Energy and Risk Management SolutionsSM
Group, you have access to our expert energy knowledge. That puts you
on top of the latest broad-based information with a minimal time investment.
Our services save you time by helping you:
- Stay in tune with the energy markets, shortening the lag time between market changes and your awareness of them.
- Focus on decision making rather than information gathering – providing more time for core business issues.
- Develop strategies and appropriate actions that help you to react
to market changes quickly.
The Goal
Take Charge of Your Energy Needs and Your Future
Our goal is simple: To help you gain an upper hand in managing your
energy needs. The value-add services we offer help you make sense of
complex energy issues. And, because we sort through the minutia, you
know you’re getting clear, accurate information to act on. That
provides the peace of mind of knowing you’re in control –
and makes your job a little easier, too.
Guidance and Education
We’re constantly making energy management decisions ourselves.
Strategic, knowledgeable decisions you can draw on to help guide your
own decision making. We also provide in-depth trend information and
analysis that lets you act in the most effective and expedient way possible.
Broad Industry Perspective
Cargill has established excellent relationships with energy companies
all over the world. Working closely with our suppliers, we’ve
helped many of them develop better systems and processes for serving
our energy needs. We’re ready to share what we know to help streamline
your energy management.
Customized Information
Our vast resources bring your accurate, up-to-date, legally sound reporting.
Plus, we have the technology to tailor reports to provide the specific
information your business needs.
Benefits
Empower Your Business and Energize Your Bottom Line
Energy risk management is not easy task. If you were to tackle it internally, you’d need a litany of resources including:
- Financial guarantees and agreements with multiple counterparties.
- In-depth knowledge of markets, hedging strategies and accounting rules.
- Prospective analysis capabilities and the time and staff to constantly chase down appropriate information.
- The ability to handle energy-related operational issues.
- In-house administration and reporting functions.
Cargill delivers these valuable services to you through an innovative, proven management method that allows you to:
- Think beyond today, so you can step past managing the day-to-day physical flow of energy to anticipate and plan for your long-term needs.
- Design an energy program that fits your tolerance for risk.
- Stabilize the impact of energy on your earnings, while maximizing cost effectiveness.
- Leverage our energy buying power to lock in favorable pricing.
Call Cargill Energy and Risk Management SolutionsSM and put the power back where it belongs. In your hands.