We are pleased to announce the publication of the Tero Carbon Certification, Methodologies, Asset Registration, and Use Programs, following the completion of the public consultation period held from August 19 to September 17, 2024.
During this period, we received significant contributions with positive feedback, reaffirming our commitment to transparency and the quality of our initiatives. The active participation of all stakeholders is essential for building a robust and reliable voluntary carbon market.
With the Programs now officially published, we are ready to receive projects for certification, methodology revisions, and to facilitate the registration of environmental assets. We reiterate our mission to promote the inclusion of small-scale projects in the global market, utilizing methodologies developed locally, and we believe that these publications are an important step in that direction.
We extend our gratitude to all who contributed their insights and suggestions during the public consultation. Your collaboration is vital for the continuous improvement of our processes and for strengthening our commitment to sustainability.
We are available to clarify any questions you may have and look forward to your partnership in implementing these Programs.
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is a Brazilian certifier dedicated to the certification of environmental assets, focusing on promoting sustainability and including projects of various scales in the global carbon market. With a flexible and adaptive approach, Tero Carbon aims to lead the sector with integrity, quality, and innovation. Its technical team has over 15 years of experience in the development of forest carbon projects in the Amazon, with expertise in regional logistics and the social aspects of traditional communities. The certifier uses Blockchain technology for record-keeping, providing security, reliability, and traceability to the environmental asset certification process and has the support of renowned institutions in the sector, including the National Institute for Amazon Research (INPA) and its business incubator (IE-INPA), an entity linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, the Federation of Industries of the State of Amazonas (FIEAM), the Commercial Association of Amazonas (ACA), and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub.
Tero Carbon, a Brazilian certifier of environmental assets headquartered in Manaus/AM, announces the opening of a call for the registration of Validation/Verification Bodies (VVBs) interested in participating in its Certification Programs. This initiative aims to expand and qualify its network of VVBs, ensuring the robustness and integrity of the carbon project certification processes across Brazil.
We are seeking VVBs that share our commitment to quality, transparency, and integrity in the carbon market. Selected VVBs will have the opportunity to work on projects of various scales, including both nature-based solutions (NBS) and technology-based solutions (TBS), contributing to the promotion of environmental and economic sustainability in the country.
Acceptance criteria vary according to project scale. To consult the hiring guidelines, please access the document “VVB Selection Criteria” available on our dedicated VVB page. On this page, you will also find the registration fees, which vary depending on the project scale in which the VVB wishes to operate. Credentialing is completed after completing a specific training on Tero Carbon’s Certification Programs and Methodologies.
Para mais informações sobre os critérios de aceitação, tarifas aplicáveis e para acessar o formulário de inscrição, visite o link abaixo:
For more information about the acceptance criteria, applicable fees, and to access the application form, visit the link below.
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is a Brazilian certifier dedicated to the certification of environmental assets, focusing on promoting sustainability and including projects of various scales in the global carbon market. With a flexible and adaptive approach, Tero Carbon aims to lead the sector with integrity, quality, and innovation. Its technical team has over 15 years of experience in the development of forest carbon projects in the Amazon, with expertise in regional logistics and the social aspects of traditional communities. The certifier uses Blockchain technology for record-keeping, providing security, reliability, and traceability to the environmental asset certification process and has the support of renowned institutions in the sector, including the National Institute for Amazon Research (INPA) and its business incubator (IE-INPA), an entity linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, the Federation of Industries of the State of Amazonas (FIEAM), the Commercial Association of Amazonas (ACA), and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub.
To enhance transparency, participation, and civil society engagement, Tero Carbon is pleased to announce the launch of a public consultation. This initiative invites interested parties to share their feedback, concerns, and suggestions.
Tero Carbon, the first Brazilian digital certifier of environmental assets with Amazonian origins, is making available for public consultation on Monday (19) its three programs for the environmental asset market (carbon credits and stock): Certification (Version 1.0), Methodologies (Version 1.0), and Asset Registration and Use (Version 1.0).
The initiative follows international market best practices and aims to involve the community, experts, and stakeholders in developing safe, effective, and transparent practices that will contribute to climate change mitigation, as well as to the secure use of environmental assets and prevention of double counting issues. With the release of the programs, project and methodology developers will be able to understand the process and prepare to submit information to Tero Carbon more efficiently and accurately. Additionally, along with the programs, Tero Carbon has provided a series of documents, including guidelines, templates, and tools to assist developers.
The consultation for the three programs launched by Tero Carbon will be open for a period of 30 days, inviting opinions, concerns, and suggestions from all interested parties in nature conservation and pollutant emission reduction projects.
We are committed to transparency and fostering dialogue with the entire civil society. By publishing our Programs, we believe we are taking a significant step towards leading the certification of Brazilian environmental assets, aligning with the best international practices in the voluntary carbon market.
Francisco Higuchi, CEO, Tero Carbon
Certification Program
Developed to cater to both nature-based solutions (NBS) and technology-based solutions (TBS) projects, this program adheres to the highest standards established by the international carbon market, ensuring security and trust for investors and consumers.
Methodologies Program
Through this program, Tero Carbon aims to review and register procedures tailored to Brazil’s specific needs, with the collaboration of universities, local research and development institutes, and companies already active in this field. According to Higuchi, these partners are essential to ensure that methodologies are accurate, relevant, and effective within the Brazilian context.
Asset Registration and Use Program
Designed to provide a robust and transparent framework for managing environmental assets, this program ensures that all operations are conducted in accordance with international best practices and the most stringent compliance standards.
About the Public Consultation
Tero Carbon has created a dedicated website for the public consultation of its Programs. Interested parties can access all relevant documentation and submit their comments and contributions through the provided form. To participate, simply click the button below. The form will be available to receive contributions until September 17, 2024.
Tero Carbon is a digital certifier of carbon credits and stocks. Established in Manaus in 2022, the company employs exclusive methodologies tailored to the Brazilian context and adheres to the technical guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It is the first certifier in the sector with a genuinely Amazonian heritage.
The company’s technical team boasts over 15 years of experience in developing forest carbon projects in the Amazon, with deep expertise in regional logistics and the social aspects of traditional communities. Tero Carbon utilizes blockchain technology for registration, ensuring security, reliability, and traceability in the certification of environmental assets. The company is supported by renowned institutions in the sector, including the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA) and its business incubator (IE-INPA), affiliated with the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, as well as the Federation of Industries of the State of Amazonas (FIEAM), the Amazonas Commercial Association (ACA), and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub.
The leading local asset project certifier is committed to global transparency.
Tero Carbon, the only Brazilian certifier of carbon credits and carbon stocks with a genuinely Amazonian DNA, has just integrated into the global Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust) platform.
As a result, every asset generated and registered on the Tero Platform, along with its operations, will also be reported to the decentralized global platform. This process aims to further enhance the transparency and traceability of all Tero Carbon assets.
Since carbon credit markets became part of the global agenda for reducing greenhouse gas emissions under the 2015 Paris Agreement, market regulation has been a focal point of discussion. Article 6 of the agreement aims to incentivize progress towards greenhouse gas reduction targets and increase transparency in carbon credit trading. However, lack of standardization and centralized registry systems have led to various issues, including the dreaded double counting of carbon credits, which can overestimate emission reduction efforts and undermines market integrity.
In an effort to address these challenges, the Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust) platform was launched through collaboration between the World Bank, the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), and the Government of Singapore. This initiative aggregates carbon credit registries from leading certifiers worldwide, now including Tero Carbon as the sole Brazilian entity integrated into CAD Trust.
“At CAD Trust, our mission is to link, aggregate and harmonize data from carbon crediting programmes around the globe to enable efficient and trustworthy markets of the future. We are delighted to welcome Tero Carbon and congratulate the team on their commitment to transparency,”.
Yuvaraj Dinesh Babu Nithyanandam, Executive Director of CAD Trust
Tero Carbon distinguishes itself with a 100% national methodology and a process for registering asset operations that utilizes blockchain technology (Polygon) to ensure traceability. Integration with CAD Trust’s metadata layer, also operating on blockchain technology (Chia), occurs seamlessly via API (Application Programming Interface), automating the entire process.
“Global metadata solutions like CAD Trust are crucial in dispelling doubts and skepticism surrounding the voluntary carbon market, a critical tool for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. The use of blockchain ensures that clients are not misled, ensuring that purchased credits are genuine and effectively contribute to emission offsetting,”.
Francisco Higuchi, CEO of Tero Carbon and a PhD in Ecology and Tropical Forest Management (UFPR/INPA/FFPRI Japan)
CAD Trust operates in the public interest to increase transparency, prevent double counting, and bolster trust in the voluntary carbon market. Moreover, by establishing a global metadata layer for carbon project registries, the platform facilitates international collaboration and compliance with climate commitments outlined in the Paris Agreement.
“Being the Brazilian representative on this platform demonstrates our commitment to effectively mitigate greenhouse gas effects in the atmosphere and to lead the certification of Brazilian asset-generating projects for the international market,”.
Francisco Higuchi, CEO
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is a digital certifier of carbon credits and carbon stocks. Established in Manaus in 2022, the company employs unique methodologies tailored to the Brazilian context, aligning with technical guidelines from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and is the first in its sector with a genuinely Amazonian DNA. Its technical team boasts over 15 years of experience in developing forest carbon projects in the Amazon, with expertise in regional logistics and social aspects of traditional communities. The certifier utilizes blockchain technology to ensure security, reliability, and traceability in the certification process of environmental assets and is supported by reputable institutions in the sector, including the Incubator of Companies at the National Institute of Amazonian Research (IE-INPA), an entity under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, the Federation of Industries of the State of Amazonas (FIEAM), and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub.
About Climate Action Data Trust
Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust) is a decentralized metadata platform that links, aggregates and harmonizes carbon registry data to address data fragmentation in carbon markets and enhance transparent accounting in line with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The CAD Trust open-source metadata system uses blockchain technology to create a decentralized record of carbon market activity to maximize the transparency of carbon credits, minimize the risk of double counting, and enhance the overall integrity and confidence in carbon markets. The Singapore-based initiative was founded by the World Bank, The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) and the Government of Singapore.
Tero Carbon, an environmental asset certifier, is proud to announce the formal support of the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA). This support reinforces our commitment to the certification of carbon credits and stocks, promoting sustainability and economic development in the Amazon region
INPA, with over 70 years of history in generating and disseminating knowledge and technologies for the sustainable development of the Amazon, recognizes the importance of Tero Carbon as an innovative initiative. In a letter signed by Director Henrique dos Santos Pereira, INPA highlights the relevance of our platform, which uses cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain to ensure the traceability of assets from minting to retirement. This traceability is essential for Tero Carbon’s role not only as a certifier but also as a registrar of the environmental assets it verifies, ensuring transparency and market confidence.
INPA’s direct participation through its research laboratories, especially the Forest Management Laboratory (LMF), in developing Brazilian methodologies in the Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector, provides Tero Carbon with significant institutional support. This support is crucial not only nationally but also internationally, given the global recognition and respect INPA holds as a leading institution.
Tero Carbon’s mission is to promote the participation of small-scale projects in the global market using locally developed methodologies. Our vision is to lead the certification of Brazilian environmental assets with integrity and quality, contributing to global sustainability. The values that guide us – Honesty, Transparency, Respect, and Commitment – are the foundation of our operations and relationships with partners and clients.
INPA’s letter of support, which will be available for full reading, emphasizes that Tero Carbon, supported by various regional institutions, represents a promising prospect for stimulating and consolidating the carbon market in the Amazon. This support is another demonstration of INPA’s commitment to the benefit of the Amazon, its economy, and its people.
INPA Expresses Support for Tero Carbon to Boost Sustainability in the Amazon
Full INPA Support Letter to Tero Carbon in Portuguese.
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is an environmental asset certifier dedicated to promoting sustainability through the certification of carbon credits and stocks. Using cutting-edge technologies, Tero Carbon aims to facilitate the participation of small-scale projects in the global market, always with a focus on locally developed methodologies.
