Dr. Richard Sandor, renowned financial innovator and entrepreneur, was named Chevalier dans l´ordre de la Légion d´Honneur (Knight in the French National Order of the Legion of Honor). The award is the highest decoration granted by the French government, and acknowledges his accomplishments in the field of environmental finance and carbon trading as well as his personal commitment and contribution to the promotion of French-American friendship. This award was conferred upon Dr. Sandor by decree of the President of France.