The Eco Farm Santa Bárbara Coffee Project Receives Tero Carbon Certification generating 1,937 tCO2e (Carbon Credits), Vintage 2024, for a crediting period from 12/01/2015 to 01/24/2024. This project, based on nature solutions (NBS), from the AFOLU sector, met all the criteria of the Tero Carbon Certification Program. The methodology used was TERO.004 – Carbon Stock in Agrosilvopastoral System, version 1.0.
The certification, conducted by Tero Carbon, certifies that Fazenda Santa Bárbara has successfully implemented sustainable practices, focused on removing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. The project focuses on carbon removal through coffee cultivation.
The Eco Farm Santa Bárbara Coffee project receives Tero Carbon Certification, and the digital certificate (NFT) can be accessed on OpenSea through this link.
About Fazenda Santa Bárbara
The Fazenda Santa Bárbara located in the municipality of Monte Carmelo, Minas Gerais (MG) is a reference in the Cerrado Mineiro coffee producing region. The history of use of the farm’s Eco Farm Santa Bárbara Coffee project area began in the 1970s when coffee production activities began. However, in the 1980s, coffee farming was replaced by beef cattle, milk and cereal farming activities that lasted for two decades. After this period, coffee production activities were resumed..
It is in this context that Fazenda Santa Bárbara’s mission is: “Making Special Coffees Through Special People” with the aim of meeting the demands of food security, mitigating climate change with identity and sustainability. The total area of the rural property is 88.96 hectares, of which 64 hectares are destined for the cultivation of Mundo Novo and Topázio coffee varieties.
Fazenda Santa Bárbara has ensured coffee productivity associated with sustainable projects within the property, with: projects for waste treatment, ash water and organic waste; rational use of water resources, food security project, bee protection project and honey production. These activities on the property strengthen the preservation of fauna and flora, favoring the stability of natural systems that are essential for coffee production.
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is a digital certifier of carbon credits and stocks. Created in Manaus, in 2022, the company uses exclusive methodologies, focused on the Brazilian reality and which follow the technical guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in addition to being the first in the segment with genuinely Amazonian DNA.
Its technical staff has more than 15 years of experience in developing forest carbon projects in the Amazon, with expertise in the region’s logistics and social aspects of traditional communities. The certifier uses blockchain technology to provide security, reliability and traceability to the environmental asset certification process.
With the support of renowned institutions in the sector, such as the Business Incubator of the National Amazon Research Institute (IE-INPA), an entity linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, of the National Federation of Industries of the State of Amazonas (FIEAM ) and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub.
The Public Consultation on the Methodology TERO.005 – Reduction of GHG Emissions via Electric Vehicles is open and accepting contributions from civil society.
Tero Carbon, a digital certifier of Brazilian environmental assets with genuinely Amazonian DNA, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest methodology for public consultation: TERO.005 – Reduction of GHG Emissions via Electric Vehicles.
The methodology developed by BVM12 is part of the new Technology-Based Solutions Program (TBS), focused on reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by replacing the land fleet of combustion vehicles with electric vehicles. Aimed at companies with vehicle fleets or application companies for logistics or mobility, TERO.005 establishes precise and careful criteria to guarantee integrity and transparency in the issuance of carbon credits for reduced emissions.
The public consultation, launched on May 17, 2024, has the main objective of collecting contributions from civil society on the methodology. Therefore, over a period of 30 days, we invite all interested parties to review the methodology and provide valuable feedback. We believe this collaboration will help further refine TERO.005, making it a powerful tool to promote the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Tero Carbon is committed to leading the certification of Brazilian environmental assets, and TERO.005 is yet another demonstration of this commitment. We look forward to working closely with the community to develop solutions that protect our environment and promote a more sustainable future for everyone.
How to participate
The Public Consultation on Methodology TERO.005 – Reduction of GHG Emissions via Electric Vehicles is open. For more information about the methodology and participation form, visit our website.
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is a digital certifier of carbon credits and stocks. Created in Manaus, in 2022, the company uses exclusive methodologies, focused on the Brazilian reality and which follow the technical guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in addition to being the first in the segment with genuinely Amazonian DNA.
Its technical staff has more than 15 years of experience in developing forest carbon projects in the Amazon, with expertise in the region’s logistics and social aspects of traditional communities. The certifier uses blockchain technology to provide security, reliability and traceability to the environmental asset certification process.
With the support of renowned institutions in the sector, such as the Business Incubator of the National Amazon Research Institute (IE-INPA), an entity linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, of the National Federation of Industries of the State of Amazonas (FIEAM ) and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub.
Amazonas Commercial Association – ACA Announces Support for Tero Carbon.
It is with great satisfaction that Tero Carbon announces that it has just received yet another institutional support, now from the Amazonas Commercial Association – ACA. The association, focused on defending the interests of the commercial class of Amazonas, understands that the same attention given to the role of forests and agribusiness in the state of Amazonas regarding global climate change, must also be considered the potential that the state has to become becomes the main export base for a new commodity, Carbon Credit, giving rise to the advent of a new economic matrix, on a global scale.
For this reason, in a letter of support, the ACA expressed its public support for the Digital Asset Certifier Tero Carbon.
Read the full support letter (in Portuguese):
About Amazonas Commercial Association – ACA
The Amazonas Commercial Association – ACA is a non-profit organization founded in 1871 (152 years) and its activities are mainly focused on defending the interests of the commercial class in Amazonas. It is a pioneering institution in defending the Amazon economy and the region’s potential.
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is a digital certifier of carbon credits and stocks. Created in Manaus, in 2022, the company uses exclusive methodologies, focused on the Brazilian reality and which follow the technical guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in addition to being the first in the segment with genuinely Amazonian DNA. Its technical staff has more than 15 years of experience in developing forest carbon projects in the Amazon, with expertise in the region’s logistics and social aspects of traditional communities. The certifier uses blockchain technology to provide security, reliability and traceability to the environmental asset certification process and has the support of renowned institutions in the sector, including: Business Incubator of the National Institute of Amazon Research (IE-INPA) , an entity linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the National Federation of Industries of the State of the Amazon (FIEAM) and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub.
Today the Methodology TERO.004 – Carbon Stock in Agrosilvopastoral System, Version 1.0, was launched. Now, after the public consultation period and review of the comments arising from it, it is ready to receive projects.
Each methodology we launch goes through the following steps:
Announcement that there will be a public consultation, so that the public is aware of the next steps;
Public consultation period, so that the public can contribute their criticisms and suggestions through the online form available, as this way we can build together methodologies in accordance with the Brazilian reality and also reinforce the transparency of our processes; and
Analysis of all contributions received. We consider these suggestions in our next methodology update.
About TERO.004 Methodology
TERO.004 – Carbon Stock in Agrosilvopastoral System is an Agriculture, Forests and Land Use (AFOLU) methodology, in this first version, aimed at the cultivation of Coffee throughout the Brazilian territory. The methodology provides for the generation of Verified Carbon Credit (by Removal), represented by one ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e). The project’s commitment period is unlimited, that is, its closing date can be defined later by communicating it to the certifier and the market.
The objective of this methodology is the generation of environmental assets in projects that promote the removal, conservation and preservation of carbon stocks in agroforestry farming systems throughout Brazilian territory. It is an incentive for farmers who, through their agricultural activities, contribute to the global climate balance.
The Carbon Stock of the project area can be monitored periodically through verification. Any verified increase in carbon stocks in the crop will be considered a Verified Carbon Credit in the amount exceeding the maximum stock previously measured.
The methodology, within the concept of Payment for Environmental Services (PSA), has as co-benefits the conservation and preservation of biome biodiversity and sustainable development. In addition to maintaining carbon stocks from agricultural crops, forestry is also accepted as a way of enriching biomass stocks.
Tero Carbon is a digital certifier of carbon credits and stocks. Created in Manaus, in 2022, the company uses exclusive methodologies, focused on the Brazilian reality and which follow the technical guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in addition to being the first in the segment with genuinely Amazonian DNA. Its technical staff has more than 15 years of experience in developing forest carbon projects in the Amazon, with expertise in the region’s logistics and social aspects of traditional communities. The certifier uses blockchain technology to provide security, reliability and traceability to the environmental asset certification process and has the support of renowned institutions in the sector, including: Business Incubator of the National Institute of Amazon Research (IE-INPA) , an entity linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the National Federation of Industries of the State of the Amazon (FIEAM) and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub.
Today the TERO.003 – Carbon Stock in Forests Methodology, Version 1.0, was launched. Now, after the public consultation period and review of the comments arising from it, it is ready to receive projects.
About TERO.003 Methodology
The TERO.003 – Carbon Stock in Forests methodology, aimed at the Amazon biome, innovates by generating two environmental assets: Verified Carbon Stock and Verified Carbon Credit, both equivalent to one ton of carbon dioxide (tCO2e). Projects that adopt it have an unlimited commitment, renewable upon communication to the certifier.
The assets are generated by preserving and increasing biomass stocks in forest areas, encouraging practices that keep forests standing. The renewal of the Verified Carbon Stock is subject to periodic verification, with the possibility of generating additional Verified Carbon Credits.
The methodology, within the concept of Payment for Environmental Serviceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecosystem_service (PSA), has the co-benefit of maintaining and preserving biodiversity and water resources. Forestry activities are also accepted as a way of enriching carbon stocks.
Tero Carbon is a digital certifier of carbon credits and stocks. Created in Manaus, in 2022, the company uses exclusive methodologies, focused on the Brazilian reality and which follow the technical guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in addition to being the first in the segment with genuinely Amazonian DNA. Its technical staff has more than 15 years of experience in developing forest carbon projects in the Amazon, with expertise in the region’s logistics and social aspects of traditional communities. The certifier uses blockchain technology to provide security, reliability and traceability to the environmental asset certification process and has the support of renowned institutions in the sector, including: Business Incubator of the National Institute of Amazon Research (IE-INPA) , an entity linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the National Federation of Industries of the State of the Amazon (FIEAM) and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub.
Today we are pleased to announce the first certification carried out by Tero Carbon. The Aruanã Project, in addition to being certified based on the TERO.001 – REDD+ methodology, was verified, generating environmental assets (verified carbon credits).
In total, 2,240,307 tCO2e (tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) were recorded, enough to eliminate emissions from a population estimated at 320,000 people. The project concerns a property with a total area of 12 thousand hectares, located in the municipality of Itacoatiara, in Amazonas, belonging to Agropecuária Aruanã.
The generation of these carbon credits refers to a period of 41 years, from January 1980 to December 2020. The project included the generation of environmental assets from two forms: Avoided Emissions (related to the waiver of the right to deforest, according to the Current Forest Code) and Removed Emissions (related to the reforestation of degraded areas).
The verification innovates by generating NFT-type digital certificates (Non Fungible Tokens), which were made available on the OpenSea, platform, where interested parties can find the main public information related to the project and its transactions. For registration, Tero Carbon also used the public Blockchain Polygon network, giving operations a unique identity and thus avoiding problems such as double counting.
Agropecuária Aruanã began its activities in 1969. The initial objective was to deforest 50% of the area, as permitted by the current Forest Code, for transformation into pastures. In 1975, after transforming just over 1 thousand hectares of forests into pastures, the owners of the area voluntarily decided to stop livestock farming and begin a process of reforestation of native species. Currently, the property has the largest chestnut reforestation area in the Amazon, with approximately 1,400 hectares of plantations. In addition to generating direct and indirect jobs for the surrounding communities with the chestnut harvest, the property also maintains the Instituto Excelsa, which produces and distributes seedlings to farming families in the Amazon.
About Aruanã Project
The Aruanã project is the first verified by the Brazilian certification company Tero Carbon, which uses methodologies specially developed for the national reality. The CEO of Tero Carbon, Francisco Higuchi, PhD in Ecology and Tropical Forest Management (UFPR/INPA/ FFPRI Japan) and who has more than 15 years of experience in forestry projects and carbon estimation in the Amazon, argues that Aruanã is a success story among projects classified as REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, including the conservation and increase of carbon stocks).
“The initiative brings together important environmental, but also social and economic issues. The owners understand that they are part of the ecosystem and that managing the area generates ecological, social and economic benefits and impacts”.
Francisco Higuchi, Tero Carbon’s CEO
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is a digital certifier of carbon credits and stocks. Created in Manaus, in 2022, the company uses exclusive methodologies, focused on the Brazilian reality and which follow the technical guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in addition to being the first in the segment with genuinely Amazonian DNA. Its technical staff has more than 15 years of experience in developing forest carbon projects in the Amazon, with expertise in the region’s logistics and social aspects of traditional communities. The certifier uses blockchain technology to provide security, reliability and traceability to the environmental asset certification process and has the support of renowned institutions in the sector, including: Business Incubator of the National Institute of Amazon Research (IE-INPA) , an entity linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the National Federation of Industries of the State of the Amazon (FIEAM) and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub.
