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Official Statement No. 12: Cercarbono Strengthens Its Certification Program with mandatory New Social and Environmental Safeguards

Official Statement No. 12 – Mandatory new social and environmental safeguards

Cercarbono announces the update of its Safeguarding Principles and Procedures, effective from 24 September 2024, applicable to all current verifications and future projects. The updated framework introduces alignment with the UN Global Compact, enhanced due diligence, mandatory Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), clearer reporting requirements, and detailed risk management protocols. The update reinforces Cercarbono’s differentiated approach to the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities.

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Alex has over 20 years of experience in sustainability across the private sector and government. He served as a senior official at Colombia’s Ministry of Environment, where he led the National Circular Economy Strategy and represented the country on the OECD’s Environmental Policy Committee. A Fulbright scholar, he holds an MSc in Sustainable Development from the University of Maryland.