An initiative of the Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation at the University of São Paulo (RCGI-USP), an international reference in research and innovation. It combines academic rigor and technology to accelerate the reduction of GHG emissions in Brazil, aligned with national climate goals.
✓USP affiliation: peer review and independent thematic committees.
✓CCB (NBS) and CCB-SS (Industrial/Energy), with auditable goals and evidence of scientific and social impact.
✓Transparency: serialization, traceability, and retirement certificates.
✓Compliance: aligned with UNFCCC methodologies.
✓Openness to innovation: continuous call for new methodologies
REDD and REDD+
Reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation; the “+” includes conservation, sustainable management, and enhancement of carbon stocks.
BLUE
Conservation and restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems (mangroves, marshes, seagrass meadows) focused on blue carbon.
ARR
Afforestation, Reforestation, and Restoration — planting/recovery of areas to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Regenerative Agriculture
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity, increasing carbon sequestration in the production system.
Soil Carbon Capture
Increase of soil organic carbon through management, cover crops, rotation, and other conservation techniques.
CDM
Methodologies of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), with quantification of certifiable emission reductions/removals.
1. Unprecedented academic partnership
Registry associated with the University of São Paulo (USP) through RCGI-USP.
Scientific foundation and direct connection with research and innovation.
2. Global transparency
International best practices and focus on CCB co-benefits.
Clear communication of objectives and evaluation criteria.
3. Economic accessibility
Democratizes access to carbon markets.
Focus on enabling projects in the Brazilian context.
