Tero Carbon is pleased to announce the start of the public consultation process for the new TERO.007 – Agricultural Land Management (ALM) methodology, version 1.0. The consultation opens on November 6, 2025 and will remain open for 30 days. We invite all AFOLU project developers, consultants, auditors, stakeholders, and other participants in the carbon market to take part in this important discussion and share their feedback and suggestions.
Now, through this collaboration with CENA/USP, the methodology gains additional scientific strength. CENA is a specialized institute within the University of São Paulo, with a long-standing record of excellence in research and development in agriculture, environmental sciences, and nuclear techniques applied to agri-environmental systems.
This partnership enhances Tero Carbon’s credibility and contributes to strengthening Brazil’s carbon market by providing a scientifically robust methodology tailored to local conditions.
Read the CENA/USP statement on the new methodology.
What’s New
In addition to the release of TERO.007, we also announce that the Tero Carbon Program document “TC-DC.CER.003 – Technical Guidelines for Carbon Quantification in AFOLU Projects” has been updated to version 1.2. Among the main innovations is the introduction of the “Bayesian Methodology for Carbon Stock Quantification and Certification,” authored by Maria Gabriela da Silva Araújo and Luiz Antonio Martinelli (CENA/USP). This new approach enhances the robustness of carbon quantification in agricultural systems, ensuring better adaptation to local conditions.
Why Participate in the Public Consultation?
Public consultations are a key component of Tero Carbon’s commitment to transparency, credibility, and collaborative participation. Your contributions help refine the methodology, ensuring it remains aligned with project developers’ needs, Brazilian regulatory frameworks (such as Law No. 15,042/2024 and Law No. 14,119/2021, which establish the SBCE), and international integrity standards (ICROA, ICAO/CORSIA).
How to Participate
Consultation period: November 6 – December 5, 2025
How to submit: Send comments, questions, or suggestions via the form available through this link
We count on your collaboration to help TERO.007 become a benchmark for credibility, technical rigor, and applicability in Brazil’s agricultural carbon sector.
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is the only Brazilian certification body included in the international mapping of carbon standards and integrated into the CAD Trust registry network. The company stands out for its flexible and adaptive approach to environmental asset certification, promoting sustainability and enabling projects of various scales to access the global carbon market. Its technical team brings over 15 years of experience in forest carbon projects in the Amazon, combining deep knowledge of regional logistics and socio-environmental dynamics of traditional communities with Blockchain technology, ensuring security, transparency, and traceability of registered assets.
Tero Carbon also receives support from renowned institutions such as the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA) and its business incubator (IE-INPA), linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, as well as from the Federation of Industries of the State of Amazonas (FIEAM), the Amazonas Commercial Association (ACA), and the VB92 Launch Hub venture builder. With this foundation, Tero Carbon is prepared to lead the certification of Brazilian environmental assets for the global carbon market.
Tero Carbon is proud to announce the publication of version 2.1 of its Certification, Methodologies, and Assets Programs, along with an updated and robust set of methodologies for the AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use) sector. This is not just an update but a strategic milestone that raises the bar for carbon market integrity and places our partners at the forefront of the sector’s transformations.
This advancement is the direct result of a collaborative public consultation process, reinforcing our commitment to transparency and building an ecosystem of trust. The new versions are now publicly available on our website.
A Milestone for the Carbon Market: Ready for the SBCE
The main highlight of version 2.1 is its strategic alignment with Law nº 15.042/2024, which establishes the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE). Tero Carbon thus becomes the only Brazilian certifier with a framework already prepared for the requirements of the regulated market.
Isso significa que os projetos certificados sob nossas novas metodologias e programas estarão um passo à frente, com maior segurança e potencial para integrar o futuro mercado regulado de carbono no Brasil, garantindo um diferencial competitivo decisivo.
Alignment with Global Integrity Standards
In addition to our national pioneering, version 2.1 consolidates our alignment with the most demanding international benchmarks for quality and integrity, including:
ICROA (International Carbon Reduction and Offsetting Alliance): Our principles comply with the Code of Best Practice, assuring buyers that Tero Carbon credits represent real and verified climate mitigations.
CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation): The framework was developed with an eye toward future eligibility for the global aviation market, one of the most stringent in the world.
Key Enhancements in Version 2.1
The new versions bring greater clarity, robustness, and legal and technical security to the entire carbon project lifecycle:
Structured Governance: Dedicated documents for the Certification Program, Methodologies Program, and Assets Program, which organize the rules in a clear and auditable manner.
High-Integrity AFOLU Methodologies: Updates to the REDD+, APD (Avoided Planned Deforestation), ARR (Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation), and Carbon Stock methodologies, with enhanced mechanisms for additionality, permanence, and leakage.
Clear Distinction of Assets: We reinforce the fundamental difference between VCUs (Verified Carbon Units), intended for offsetting, and VCSUs (Verified Carbon Stock Units), focused on recognizing environmental assets, thereby promoting transparency and preventing greenwashing.
Built on Feedback: All improvements were built upon the valuable contributions received during the public consultation period for version 2.0.
Access the New Documents
We invite the entire carbon market community—developers, consultants, investors, companies, and academia—to explore the new era of Tero Carbon certification in detail.
The complete documents are available for viewing and download:
Tero Carbon reaffirms its commitment to fostering a carbon market that is integral, efficient, and generates real value for the climate, biodiversity, and society.
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is the only Brazilian certification body included in the international mapping of Standards and listed as a registry provider in CAD Trust. It stands out for its flexible and adaptive approach to certifying environmental assets. The focus is on promoting sustainability and including projects of various scales in the global carbon market. Its technical team has over 15 years of experience in forest carbon projects in the Amazon. This expertise combines deep knowledge of regional logistics and socio-environmental aspects of traditional communities with Blockchain technology, ensuring security, reliability, and traceability in its records.
Additionally, the company is supported by renowned institutions such as the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA) and its business incubator (IE-INPA), linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, the National Federation of Industries of the State of Amazonas (FIEAM), the Amazonas Commercial Association (ACA), and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub. With this foundation, Tero Carbon is prepared to lead the certification of Brazilian environmental assets for the global carbon market.
Tero Carbon, a Brazilian environmental asset certifier, is pleased to announce the opening of the public consultation for the update of its AFOLU Methodologies. These updates align methodologies with international best practices, ensuring greater transparency, integrity, and applicability in the voluntary carbon market.
The public consultation is open from April 2, 2025, to May 1, 2025, inviting project developers, carbon market specialists, and key stakeholders to submit feedback and suggestions.
Integration with Tero Carbon Programs – Methodologies are now fully aligned with Tero Carbon Programs and supporting documents.
Enhanced risk safeguards – The tonne-per-year approach has been adopted for Avoided Planned Deforestation (APD), while the buffer reserve is now applied to Degraded Area Restoration (RAD) and ARR activities.
Strengthened socio-environmental safeguards – Reinforcing best practices for all carbon credit-generating projects.
Carbon Credit Generation in APP and ARL in the ARR Methodology – Based on Article 46 of Law No. 15.042/2024, Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) projects can now generate carbon credits in Permanent Preservation Areas (APP) and Legal Reserves (ARL).
Focus on the CPR Verde market – The TERO.003 – Forest Carbon Stock v2.0 methodology has been refined to meet financial market requirements, including its use for CPR Verde issuance in Brazil.
TERO.003 – Forest Carbon Stock v2.0 (tailored for the CPR Verde market) – link
TERO.004 – Carbon Removal in Agricultural Crops v2.0 – link
TERO.006 – ARR v1.0 (new methodology for Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation) – link
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of AFOLU methodologies and ensure they meet market demands. Your participation is essential to enhancing the credibility and transparency of Brazilian carbon credits.
About Tero Carbon
Tero Carbon is the only Brazilian certification body included in the international mapping of Standards and listed as a registry provider in CAD Trust. It stands out for its flexible and adaptive approach to certifying environmental assets. The focus is on promoting sustainability and including projects of various scales in the global carbon market. Its technical team has over 15 years of experience in forest carbon projects in the Amazon. This expertise combines deep knowledge of regional logistics and socio-environmental aspects of traditional communities with Blockchain technology, ensuring security, reliability, and traceability in its records.
Additionally, the company is supported by renowned institutions such as the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA) and its business incubator (IE-INPA), linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, the National Federation of Industries of the State of Amazonas (FIEAM), the Amazonas Commercial Association (ACA), and the venture builder VB92 Launch Hub. With this foundation, Tero Carbon is prepared to lead the certification of Brazilian environmental assets for the global carbon market.
Tero Carbon is pleased to announce the official launch of Methodology TERO.005 – Reduction of GHG Emissions via Electric Vehicles, Version 1.0. This innovative methodology aims to generate carbon credits by reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through the gradual replacement of land-based fleets with electric vehicles.
Developed by BVM12 strategically to mitigate air pollution, TERO.005 promotes a transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, encouraging the adoption of eco-efficient technologies in the transportation sector. Projects implemented under this methodology play a crucial role in the global fight against climate change, significantly contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future.
Methodology TERO.005 underwent a rigorous public consultation process through the Tero Carbon Methodologies Program, reflecting our commitment to transparency and excellence in the carbon market. We received contributions from civil society during the period from 17/05/2024 to 16/06/2024, ensuring that the methodology is robust not only in technical terms but also in its social and economic applicability.
As a national certifier of environmental assets, Tero Carbon is committed to democratizing the voluntary carbon market in Brazil, ensuring that projects of all scales have equitable access to climate change mitigation opportunities. We deeply value socio-environmental safeguards and adherence to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that each certified project makes a positive contribution to the environment and society as a whole.
This methodology represents not only a significant advancement in promoting responsible environmental practices but also underscores our commitment to sustainability and technological innovation. We are confident that TERO.005 will serve as a catalyst for positive transformations in the Brazilian transportation sector, driving toward a greener and more resilient future.
For more information on how to participate and apply Methodology TERO.005 to your projects, please visit the methodology page or contact us directly. Together, we can achieve a positive environmental impact and build a legacy of sustainability for future generations.
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.
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.
