At SGS, we are proud to announce our approval as a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) under the Cercarbono Voluntary Certification Program. This approval allows us to validate and verify climate change mitigation programs or projects (CCMPs) under Cercarbono’s protocol. As a VVB, we will ensure that carbon reduction and removal projects meet strict environmental, methodological and quality requirements before earning Carboncer credits.
Cercarbono plays a key role in ensuring transparency and trust in the voluntary carbon market. As demand grows for high-integrity carbon credits, our recognition as a VVB confirms our capacity to validate and verify projects that deliver real, additional and measurable greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions or removals. By applying the Cercarbono Protocol, at SGS, we support project developers and carbon credit buyers in meeting voluntary and regulatory climate goals with confidence.
What this means for SGS
Being recognized under Cercarbono’s protocol reinforces our position as a trusted validation and verification partner in the voluntary carbon market. Cercarbono’s rigorous methodologies reflect our own commitment to transparency, quality and credibility. With this milestone we can now support a broader range of clients in registering and verifying projects, ensuring compliance and instilling confidence across the market.
Client benefits
- Access to Carboncer credits – clients can certify carbon projects under Cercarbono’s framework, securing high-quality credits
- Enhanced market credibility – our independent validation and verification ensures compliance with strict environmental integrity standards
- Alignment with net-zero goals – companies can use Cercarbono-certified credits as part of their sustainability strategy
- Transparency and trust – Cercarbono’s blockchain-based project registration platform (EcoRegistry) ensures secure, transparent tracking of projects and verified credits
This recognition strengthens our position in the voluntary carbon market as a provider committed to deliver trusted, high-impact solutions that uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
About Cercarbono
Cercarbono is an international environmental certification standard driving the growth of high-integrity carbon projects. Founded in Latin America in 2016, it has become one of the world’s leading voluntary carbon standards. With a multicultural team, deep knowledge of critical ecosystems, and strong roots in Latin America, Cercarbono offers unique on-the-ground expertise in what it takes to deliver successful climate action. To date, more than 200 projects have been registered across 20+ countries. The program covers sectors such as energy, industry, transport, land use and waste management.
For further information, please contact:
Shikha Sharma
Global Technical Lead – Offsets and Removals, SGS
t: +91- 8655790130
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
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