Market Overview

Carbon Market in Brazil

Explore average pricing, vintages, and technologies for carbon credits originating from Brazil.

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Average I-RECs Price

$0.38
Weighted average of I-RECs

Total Listings

62
Active projects analyzed

Technologies

3
Unique methodologies

Brazil Carbon Credits & I-REC Marketplace: Verified Renewable Energy Certificates & Climate Assets

Access verified Brazil I-REC and REC Brasil certificates, Renewable Energy Certificate assets and Brazil Carbon Credits through Hestiya's transparent, blockchain-powered marketplace, built for Brazil ESG Reporting, Scope 2 Renewable Energy Certificates, and Net-Zero strategies.

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88%

Renewable share of Brazil's electricity mix (2024)

43%

Brazil's NDC target for GHG reduction by 2030

2050

Brazil's net-zero emissions target

I-REC(E) / REC Brasil

Standard issued by Instituto Totum

Brazil MARKET OVERVIEW

Brazil Renewable Energy, I-REC (ESG) & Carbon Credit Market Overview

Brazil's renewable energy landscape is powered by diverse renewable energy sources, including hydropower, wind, solar, and biomass. These renewable energy sources in Brazil generated approximately 88% of the country's electricity in 2024, making Brazil one of the world's leading producers of clean electricity. The rapid expansion of wind and solar energy has further strengthened Brazil Green Energy, supporting the growth of verified Brazil I-RECs (International Renewable Energy Certificates) and Brazil Carbon Credits. This robust renewable energy market enables businesses to procure renewable electricity, reduce Scope 2 emissions, and achieve their ESG and Net Zero goals with confidence.

As global supply chains tighten disclosure requirements, there is increasing demand for Brazil ESG data, Renewable Energy Certificate and I-REC instruments, Green Energy Certificate and Energy Attribute Certificate documentation, carbon credits, Net-Zero commitments, and Decarbonization strategies — instruments that prove renewable electricity consumption and emissions reduction. Corporations with operations, suppliers, or sourcing relationships connected to Brazil are increasingly looking for credible ways to support Brazil ESG goals, Scope 2 Renewable Energy Certificates, and broader net-zero commitments.

Hestiya provides access to verified climate assets through a transparent, blockchain-powered marketplace, spanning I-REC certificates, renewable energy certificates, green energy certificates, energy attribute certificate documentation, and carbon credits. Buyers and developers alike can discover, evaluate, and transact Brazil-based climate assets in one place, backed by verifiable ownership records and retirement documentation suited to formal Brazil ESG disclosures.

Brazil Renewable Energy & Carbon Market: Growth, Policy & Climate Opportunity

Hydropower remains the foundation of Brazil's electricity system, supplying roughly half of the generation, while wind and solar have scaled rapidly to become the second and third largest sources. Brazil GEC, issued under the I-REC(E) Standard by Instituto Totum, gives corporate buyers a direct, auditable link to verified clean power, while the complementary REC Brasil label adds a UN Sustainable Development Goals alignment layer on top of the same generation assets. Corporate renewable electricity procurement is also expanding through bundled power purchase agreements and unbundled certificate purchases, as buyers seek documented, auditable renewable supply.

This growth is opening real procurement pathways for corporate buyers seeking verified, auditable renewable electricity claims. As Brazil GEC issuance scales alongside hydropower, wind, and solar capacity, Brazil Renewable Energy Market projects are increasingly able to support corporate demand through verified certificates rather than physical power purchase alone, and Brazil Renewable Energy Certificate volumes are expected to keep growing in step with the country's wind and solar build-out.

  • Hydropower-led generation, supplying roughly half of electricity, with wind and solar scaling fast
  • Wind and solar combined supplied 24% of Brazil's electricity in 2024, more than double their share five years earlier
  • Brazil GEC issuance via Instituto Totum under the I-REC(E) Standard, plus the SDG-aligned REC Brasil label
  • Growing corporate renewable procurement through bundled PPAs and unbundled I-REC purchases

Brazil Climate Policy & Sustainability Landscape

Brazil has committed to a net-zero emissions target by 2050, announced at COP26 alongside a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targeting a 43% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and a zero illegal deforestation goal. The Sistema Brasileiro de ComĂŠrcio de EmissĂľes (SBCE), established under Brazil's Carbon Market Law, is laying the foundation for a regulated emissions trading system while the country continues to strengthen its position within the global voluntary carbon market. Together, these commitments are reinforcing Brazil Decarbonization efforts and creating a credible foundation for corporate Brazil ESG Reporting tied to the country's renewable energy transition.

  • Brazil Net-Zero target set for 2050, announced at COP26
  • 43% GHG emissions reduction target by 2030 under Brazil's NDC, alongside a zero illegal deforestation goal
  • SBCE (Brazil's Emissions Trading System) established under the Carbon Market Law, currently being regulated and phased in
  • Rising Brazil Decarbonization and Brazil ESG Reporting requirements aligned with the GHG Protocol, CDP, and international disclosure frameworks

BRAZIL CLIMATE ASSETS AVAILABLE ON HESTIYA

Hestiya's Brazil Carbon Credits Marketplace and I-REC Marketplace Brazil enable organisations to purchase verified I-REC and REC Brasil certificates, access REDD+ and nature-based carbon credits, and support renewable energy procurement, all while meeting Brazil ESG and sustainability targets. The platform also functions as a Green Energy Certificate Marketplace Brazil for buyers who need documented proof of renewable electricity consumption tied directly to Brazil-based generation assets.

REDD+ Forest Protection Credits

Verified REDD+ projects across the Amazon and Cerrado protect threatened ecosystems while generating high-quality carbon credits verified under Verra VCS and other internationally recognised standards.

Wind & Solar I-RECs / REC Brasil Certificates

Brazil's expanding wind and solar energy capacity generates substantial volumes of verified Brazil I-REC and REC Brasil certificates, providing businesses with a trusted Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) solution to support RE100 commitments, Brazil Scope 2 compliance, and market-based Scope 2 emissions reporting. By procuring Brazil I-RECs, organizations can source renewable electricity, strengthen ESG performance, and accelerate their Net Zero and sustainability goals.

Biochar Carbon Removal Projects

Brazil's agricultural sector generates substantial biomass feedstocks from sugarcane, soy, and forestry operations, supporting large-scale biochar projects that deliver durable carbon removal with long-term climate benefits.

Afforestation & Reforestation Credits

Forest restoration initiatives across the Atlantic Forest and degraded landscapes generate measurable carbon removals while supporting biodiversity conservation and ecosystem recovery.

Avoided Deforestation Credits

Projects preventing illegal logging and land-use conversion deliver verified emissions reductions while protecting some of the world's most valuable ecosystems.

Methane Capture Projects

Landfill gas recovery, agricultural methane reduction, and livestock management projects reduce potent greenhouse gas emissions while generating certified carbon credits.

WHY CHOOSE BRAZIL CLIMATE ASSETS?

  • Supports renewable energy procurement tied to verified hydropower, wind, and solar generation
  • Helps meet Brazil ESG needs, including SBCE-aligned and international disclosure requirements
  • Supports Scope 2 Renewable Energy Certificates and emissions reduction through energy attribute certificates
  • Enables Brazil's Net-Zero strategies aligned with the 2050 target and the 43% 2030 NDC
  • Provides verified I-REC / REC Brasil-backed climate assets plus REDD+ and nature-based carbon credits
  • Improves sustainability reporting transparency with retirement-ready documentation

BRAZIL ESG REPORTING & SUSTAINABILITY COMPLIANCE SUPPORT

Companies sourcing Brazil climate assets through Hestiya can support a full range of Brazil ESG and sustainability needs, from documenting renewable electricity use to substantiating carbon reduction claims in annual sustainability disclosures. These reporting requirements are increasingly tied to verifiable, third-party-trackable certificates rather than self-reported estimates, and Hestiya's marketplace is built to meet that bar, including SBCE's evolving regulatory standards.

  • Brazil ESG disclosures aligned with international frameworks
  • Sustainability disclosures covering renewable electricity sourcing
  • Carbon accounting for Scope 1, 2, and select Scope 3 categories
  • Renewable energy claims backed by verified certificate ownership records
  • Brazil climate commitments, including Net-Zero and Decarbonization targets

STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE

Supported Sustainability Frameworks

  • RE100 Aligned
  • GHG Protocol Scope 2 Ready
  • CDP Reporting Support
  • ISSB Compatible Disclosure
  • ESG Reporting Support
  • Sustainability Disclosure Ready
  • Net-Zero Strategy Support
  • Renewable Energy Claim Support
  • Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) Framework
  • I-REC Standard Compatible
  • Verra VCS Verified
  • REC Brasil / I-REC(E) Registry Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

I-RECs Pricing Trend

STEADY

Market price is stable compared to August.

Market Outlook

CAUTIOUS

The market outlook for Brazil is cautious based on stable trends.

Liquidity

HIGH

HIGH trading activity observed with 62 active records.

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