• Official Recognition: Cercarbono has been recognized by Chile’s Ministry of the Environment (MMA) as an external certification program within the Green Tax Offset System (SCE).
  
• Contribution to Chile’s Carbon Market: This approval strengthens Chile’s carbon market, enabling the certification of projects that support greenhouse gas emission reductions while delivering social and environmental benefits.
  
• Regional Commitment: Founded in Latin America, Cercarbono addresses local needs while adhering to international standards, focusing on maximizing benefits for communities and territories.

Colombia, December 18 – Cercarbono is pleased to announce its recognition as a certification program by Chile’s Ministry of the Environment (MMA). This recognition allows projects certified under its standard to participate in the Green Tax Offset System (SCE). The approval enhances Chile’s carbon market offerings by facilitating the certification of projects that not only contribute to carbon neutrality but also generate social, environmental, and economic benefits for the communities most impacted by pollution.

Through Exempt Resolution No. 7,120 of 2024, Chile’s Ministry of the Environment recognized Cercarbono as an external certification program aligned with the requirements established by Law No. 20,780 and Supreme Decree No. 4 of 2023. Specific eligibility conditions for participating projects can be consulted in the official resolution published in the Diario Oficial.

The SCE is an innovative mechanism that allows taxpayers subject to the Green Tax to offset their emissions through certified reduction or removal projects. According to the Ministry, since its implementation, the Green Tax has raised over CLP 900 billion. In its first year of operation, the SCE offset 260,000 tons of CO₂ through renewable energy generation projects, connecting major emitting companies with certified reduction initiatives.

The recognition of Cercarbono as an official standard broadens the range of options available in Chile’s market for project certification, meeting the growing demand for reliable credits. Our expertise in sectors such as Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and Renewable Energy enables the development of high-impact initiatives that improve air quality and contribute to the country’s sustainable development.

Cercarbono’s Commitment to Latin America and Chile
Since its founding in 2016, Cercarbono has worked to connect emerging markets with high-integrity climate solutions, ensuring that the benefits generated by certified projects remain in the territories that need them most. This local and technical approach has positioned Cercarbono as a strategic partner for both developers and buyers of credits, facilitating their integration into global markets while prioritizing regional needs.

The approval in Chile reaffirms our commitment to the region and strengthens our mission to empower local actors in climate action. Cercarbono will continue working to ensure that its certification guarantees transparency, additionality, and permanence, aligning with Chile’s national goals and its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Building a More Robust and Reliable Market
Cercarbono’s participation in the SCE supports the Ministry of the Environment’s efforts to consolidate this mechanism as a key tool for mobilizing resources toward projects that drive the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Initiatives promoted by the Ministry and market actors have been instrumental in facilitating the alignment of projects and strengthening the dynamics between supply and demand for certificates in Chile. These actions aim not only to highlight the relevance of the SCE but also to ensure its success as a driver of sustainable development and climate action.

About Cercarbono
Cercarbono is a certification standard for environmental projects that drives initiatives in carbon, circular economy, and biodiversity with high standards of integrity. Founded in Colombia in 2016, we are one of the top three voluntary carbon standards worldwide.

We leverage the multicultural expertise of our team, direct knowledge of vital ecosystems, and a strong presence in Latin America to provide a deep understanding of the requirements for the success of climate initiatives. With over 200 projects registered across more than 15 countries to date, we focus on amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities, helping them actively participate in and shape environmental markets, and ensuring that financial flows remain in the countries that need them most.

For more information:
Valentina Fierro
media@cercarbono.com