ASOCARBONO

What ASOCARBONO does

ASOCARBONO (Asociación Colombiana de Actores del Mercado de Carbono / Colombian Association of Carbon Market Actors) is a private industry guild founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. It unifies carbon market participants across the value chain—including project developers (forestry, REDD+, energy), corporate buyers and carbon-tax payers, certification bodies (Verra, ICONITEC), brokers (StoneX, Terra Global Capital), consultants, NGOs, and financial entities—under a single advocacy voice to influence Colombian climate public policy through SISCLIMA and the Ministry of Environment.

Its core offerings comprise an exclusive members-only Information System portal containing certified project data, carbon tax collection volumes, non-causation volumes, issued certifications, and GHG mitigation contributions (covering 189 projects across REDD+, Afforestation/Reforestation, and Energy sectors from 2015-2023); annual and quarterly Carbon Market Reports; the annual Climate Summit (regional events scaling from Colombia to Latin America, with 400-600+ participants); a Training Program offering sectoral courses on Energy markets, REDD+ initiatives, and GHG auditor certification in partnership with ASOCEC; and technical publications including policy briefs, legal analyses, REDD+ guides, and SDG contribution reports.

The business model is a multi-stream non-profit association: recurring membership fees scaled by company size per Law 905 of 2004, one-time event registration fees (differentiated for members vs. non-members vs. students vs. international), and professional-services revenue from training programs. Distribution is direct via online membership applications reviewed by the Board of Directors, with payment processing through DRUO (bank transfers with 1% cashback) and Payco (credit card). The organization operates with 9 employees and maintains strategic partnerships with IETA, USAID, the Colombian Ministry of Environment, SISCLIMA, and ASOCEC to consolidate its position as the only dedicated carbon market guild in Colombia.

Name

ASOCARBONO

Legal name

Asociación Colombiana de Actores del Mercado de Carbono

Website

https://asocarbono.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASOCARBONO is the Colombian Association of Carbon Market Actors, a private guild unifying project developers, buyers, certifiers, brokers, and NGOs to influence climate policy. It operates a member information system, annual climate summits, training programs, and technical publications for Colombia's carbon market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Market Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Market Standards & Methodology Infrastructure (Standards bodies, methodologies, program rule systems) (EUABAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ), Carbon Accounting, Verification & Registry Services (MRV, Audits, Certification) (IMAMAJAE)

Keywords

• Carbon market association
• Carbon credit certification
• REDD+ forestry projects
• GHG mitigation training
• Climate policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to carbon market actors including project developers, buyers, brokers, consultants, NGOs, and financial entities. Fees are based on company size criteria per Law 905 of 2004.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from climate summit registrations. The 5th Climate Summit charged $986,000 COP for non-members, $788,800 COP for members/IETA, $493,000 COP for students, and $200-250 USD for international participants.
3. Training Programs: Revenue from sectoral courses in carbon markets including Energy Sector courses and REDD+ Initiatives courses, offered in partnership with ASOCEC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASOCARBONO is a guild/association that unifies Colombia's carbon market actors — including project developers, buyers, brokers, certifiers, consultants, NGOs, and financial entities — to influence climate change public policy. It operates an exclusive member Information System portal with carbon market data (certified projects, carbon tax collection, GHG mitigation contributions), publishes an annual Carbon Market Report, hosts the annual Cumbre del Clima (Climate Summit), and delivers sectoral training programs on carbon market formulation and GHG project auditing in partnership with ASOCEC. Membership is obtained through an application process reviewed by the Board of Directors, with annual fees scaled by company size under Law 905 of 2004.

Product overview

ASOCARBONO (Asociación Colombiana de Actores del Mercado de Carbono) is the Colombian Association of Carbon Market Actors - a guild/association that unifies stakeholders in the carbon market to influence climate change public policy. The organization operates as a membership-based association offering an exclusive member Information System portal with carbon market data, publishes annual Carbon Market Reports, organizes the annual Climate Summit (regional climate conference), delivers a Training Program with courses on carbon markets and GHG mitigation projects, and produces technical Documents and Publications including policy briefs and sector analyses. The product portfolio centers on knowledge services, events, and member resources for the Colombian carbon market ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sistema de Información (Information System) Exclusive member portal containing relevant information on the Colombian carbon market, including certified projects by standard, carbon tax collection, non-causation volume, issued certifications, GHG mitigation contributions, and international voluntary market analysis. Available only to ASOCARBONO members through login.
• Informe Mercado de Carbono (Carbon Market Report) Annual and quarterly reports providing analysis and statistics on the Colombian carbon market performance, including verified GHG reductions, project data, and market trends for carbon market actors.
• Cumbre del Clima (Climate Summit) Annual regional climate summit bringing together 400-600+ participants including governments, companies, experts, investors, local communities, and civil society to discuss carbon markets, sustainability, and low-carbon economy transition. The 2025 summit was held October 14-16 at Hotel Tequendama in Bogotá.
• Programa de Formación (Training Program) Training cycles in climate change, GHG mitigation project formulation, sectoral project courses, and auditing for validation and verification of projects. Includes courses for Energy sector, REDD+ initiatives, reforestation, and GHG auditor certification in partnership with ASOCEC.
• Documentos y Publicaciones (Documents and Publications) Technical and specialized content including reports on REDD+ projects in Colombian Amazon, analyses on public-private resource leverage, legal analyses on carbon rights, REDD+ guidebooks, carbon tax booklets, and policy briefs distributed to members and publicly.

Quantifiable outcome

• 231 million tons of CO2 reductions contributed to Colombia from carbon markets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DRUOminorOthers · 1 January 2022Payment processing partner enabling direct bank account payments for membership fees and event registrations. Offers 1% cashback benefit.
• Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Government ministry providing support and collaboration for carbon market events and policy development. Partner in webinars and climate summits.
• USAIDcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2020USAID provided support for the 1st Asocarbono Congress on Colombia's Carbon Market and ongoing organizational development. Thomas Black from USAID's Páramos y Bosques program was recognized for permanent commitment to strengthening Colombia's carbon market.
• IETA (International Emissions Trading Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2020Memorandum of understanding signed between IETA and Asocarbono to work jointly on strengthening and consolidating carbon markets in Colombia and Latin America. Partnership for joint webinars and events.
• ASOCECcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2020Partnership with ASOCEC (Colombian Association of Carbon Auditors) for joint training programs on formulation and audit of GHG mitigation projects.
• SISCLIMA (National Climate Change System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic relationships with entities of Colombia's National Climate Change System for policy influence and market development.
• Fundación AMEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner foundation supporting carbon market initiatives and projects.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Verra: Operator of the Verified Carbon Standard, the dominant global carbon credit registry and standard-setter. Comparable because it defines the methodological rules under which ASOCARBONO members' projects are certified, and Verra itself is listed as an ASOCARBONO member.
• Gold Standard: International carbon crediting standard and certification body headquartered in Geneva. Comparable as a competing standards-setter and market infrastructure provider to the voluntary carbon ecosystem ASOCARBONO members operate in.
• The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM): Independent governance body setting core carbon principles and assessing credit integrity standards globally. Comparable because it operates at the standards-and-policy layer that ASOCARBONO influences nationally for Colombia.
• Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity (VCMI): Initiative providing Claims Code and integrity guidance for voluntary carbon credit buyers. Comparable as a complementary governance body to the standards layer that ASOCARBONO engages with on behalf of its buyer members.

Direct peers

• International Emissions Trading Association (IETA): Global industry association for emissions trading with which ASOCARBONO has an active MoU and joint webinar program. Operates a similar membership-based convening model for carbon market actors and shares the same advocacy and standards-influence function at international rather than national level.
• Climate Action Reserve: North American carbon offset registry and trusted standards provider that combines registry operations with policy advocacy, training, and member services — closely paralleling ASOCARBONO's combined convening, MRV, and training role at country level.
• ASOCEC (Asociación Colombiana de Auditores de Carbono): Colombian Association of Carbon Auditors, ASOCARBONO's strategic partner for joint GHG auditor certification and training programs. Operates a parallel national membership model for verification professionals within the same Colombian carbon ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Sylvera: Carbon credit ratings and analytics firm serving corporate buyers and project developers. Comparable as an emerging data and benchmarking layer in the voluntary carbon market that could either compete with or complement ASOCARBONO's Information System.

Regional players

• Cargografías / Observatório do Clima (Brazil): Brazilian civil society network producing emissions data, policy advocacy, and market analysis for carbon and climate topics. Comparable as a regional data and advocacy hub for Latin American carbon market development.
• Mexico2 Platform for Climate Action: Mexican carbon market and climate finance platform. Comparable as a country-level carbon market hub in Latin America; potential partner or competitor as ASOCARBONO expands its regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/asocarbonocol
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMOQnK7KPJCv5LVt1pfAQDA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asocarbono
• Instagraminstagram.com/asocarbono

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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