Brazil's carbon economy
Insider perspectives on a 'real' climate opportunity
As COP30 approaches, Brazil’s new climate law — the SBCE — marks a defining moment for global carbon markets. Brazil is turning the idea of an integrated carbon economy into reality, creating a blueprint for linking compliance, voluntary, and Article 6 mechanisms.
Drawing on interviews with 12 Brazil-based companies at the heart of the market, this report is essential reading for anyone in the carbon value chain, in Brazil and beyond.
Report contributors include
BeZero at COP30
Heading to Belém or São Paolo? Our team will be taking part in a number of panels and events with Citi, Mombak, Bloomberg, the Government of Singapore, and the Government of Brazil.
Working in Brazil
Local partnerships
Ground truth data from INPE and IPAM improve our estimates of forest carbon.
On the ground
In-house scientists based in Brazil, with site visits by global analysts.
Rated projects
Close to 50 projects rated in Brazil across forestry and tech-based solutions.
Ratings in Brazil
Through the last year, we have seen BeZero ratings impact prices and demand for REDD+ credits very directly.
Soraya Pires, Head of Carbon Solutions
We loved the feedback process and working with the BeZero team. You guys are doing great work - onwards and upwards!
Hannah Simmons, Founder & CEO
Access to BeZero’s ratings analysis and suite of tools on the platform has further enhanced our due diligence process.
Alexis Manuel, Head of Carbon Desk
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