For Professionals
For Professionals operating in the European wholesale energy markets
Professionals working in the EU wholesale energy markets operate in a complex and highly regulated environment.
Integrity, competence, and regulatory awareness are essential to ensure that markets function transparently and fairly.
The INTEGRIUM Charter provides a professional framework for individuals active in these markets. Through registration, professionals demonstrate their knowledge, ethical commitment, and dedication to maintaining market integrity and transparency.
The Charter applies to professionals across the wholesale energy markets ecosystem, including market participants, market operators, and market facilitators involved in trading or supporting the trading of energy commodities such as electricity, natural gas, LNG, green gas, biogas and hydrogen.
Becoming a Chartered Professional signals expertise, credibility and a commitment to ethical conduct within the industry.
Why become chartered
The Charter is designed to raise professional standards and strengthen trust in the wholesale energy markets.
By becoming chartered, professionals demonstrate that they meet recognised standards of knowledge, competence and integrity. This benefits both the individual and the wider market environment.
Being registered as a Chartered Professional helps you:
demonstrate recognised professional competence
show commitment to ethical behaviour and market integrity
strengthen credibility with employers, peers and regulators
support a transparent and trustworthy energy market
The Charter also contributes to industry-wide self-regulation by setting common standards for professional behaviour and knowledge.
→ Read more about the benefits of becoming chartered
Registration Criteria
To become a Chartered Professional, individuals must meet a set of defined criteria that ensure both competence and integrity.
These requirements typically include:
demonstrating knowledge of wholesale energy markets and relevant regulations
committing to the Charter’s Code of Conduct
providing evidence of professional experience or certification
being supported by a registered Member Organisation (your employer)
These criteria ensure that professionals working in the market have the necessary expertise and awareness to operate responsibly and compliantly.
→ View the full registration criteria
Maintain Registration (CPD)
Professional competence requires continuous development.
Chartered Professionals therefore maintain their registration through Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
This includes periodic training and learning activities to stay up to date with:
regulatory developments
market changes and innovations
ethical standards and best practices
evolving risks in wholesale energy markets
Ongoing education ensures that Chartered Professionals remain knowledgeable, competent and aware of their responsibilities in maintaining market integrity.
→ Learn how to maintain your registration
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Member Organisation?
A Member Organisation is a company that supports the Charter and commits to promoting professional competence, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance in the wholesale energy markets. Member organisations enable their employees to register as Chartered Professionals.
Why should our organisation become a member?
Membership demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to market integrity and professional standards. It helps strengthen internal compliance culture, supports employee training and certification, and increases trust among market participants and stakeholders.
Which organisations can become a member?
Any organisation involved in the wholesale energy markets can apply, including:
- Market participants (e.g. trading companies)
- Market operators (e.g. exchanges, system operators)
- Market facilitators (e.g. brokers, clearing organisations)
These organisations typically operate in markets such as electricity, gas, LNG, hydrogen, or related wholesale energy products.
Does membership mean our employees must register as Chartered Professionals?
What are the membership fees?
Membership fees depend on the size of the organisation:
- €990 per year for organisations with 1–99 employees
- €1,990 per year for organisations with more than 100 employees
The Charter operates as a non-profit organisation and uses fees to support registry operations and governance.
Can our organisation pay the fees for our employees?
Yes. Organisations may choose to cover the annual fee for their Chartered Professionals.