What BioCarbon does

BioCarbon (legally BioCarbon Cert S.A.S., headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia) is a privately held certification body founded in 2018 and originally operating as Proclima. The organization runs three crediting programs: the BioCarbon Standard (BCS) for greenhouse gas emission reduction and removal projects, the BioCarbon Biodiversity Standard (BBS) for biodiversity conservation initiatives, and the BioCarbon Water Standard (BWS) for sustainable water management. To date, the programs have issued 85.1 million Verified Carbon Credits, of which 49.3 million have been retired, across 53 registered and 33 listed projects spanning Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

The technical platform centers on the Global CarbonTrace public registry, which records project information, issuance, serial numbers, and retirement history. Registry data is anchored on Hyperledger Fabric blockchain technology, with additional immutability provided via Stamping.io nodes on LACChain and peer-to-peer integration with the Climate Action Data (CAD) Trust system to prevent double counting. A portfolio of methodologies and tools — including Additionality, MRV, Permanence and Risk Management, Leakage Management, Uncertainty Management, SDG Contribution, REDD+ Safeguards, Double Counting Avoidance, and an Exceptional Benefits Label — supports project-level certification. In October 2025, BioCarbon and Planet 2050 launched a Digital MRV Working Group to integrate satellite remote sensing, IoT, AI/ML, and blockchain into future methodology revisions.

The business model is professional services-based, generating revenue from inscription, registration, and certification fees across the three programs. The BCS is ICROA-endorsed, positioning it alongside established standards such as Verra and Gold Standard for buyer acceptance. BioCarbon distributes certified credits through four authorized marketplaces — Thallo, CarbonPlace, CTX Global, and Maceex — and maintains memberships in the UN Global Compact, IETA, and the Biodiversity Credit Alliance. With 11-50 employees, the organization operates a sales-led go-to-market anchored on industry events (Carbon Forums across Latin America, COP30), public consultations for methodology development, and direct engagement with project developers, validation and verification bodies, government agencies, and corporate buyers. No external funding rounds, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

BioCarbon

Legal name

BioCarbon Cert S.A.S.

Website

https://biocarbonstandard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BioCarbon (BioCarbon Cert S.A.S.) is a Bogotá-based, ICROA-endorsed certification body operating GHG, biodiversity, and water crediting programs on a Hyperledger Fabric registry, serving project developers, VVBs, governments, and corporate buyers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Credit Certification & Environmental Standards

akta.pro primary industry

Voluntary Carbon Credit Verification & Validation (VCS/Gold Standard/ACR/CAR) (EUABACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Methodology Development & Standard-Setting Support (Protocols, Tools, Updates) (EUABACAN), Data Assurance, Audit & Attestation (ISAE 3000/3410, SOC, Chain-of-Custody) (EUABACAJ), GHG Monitoring Plans & Sampling Design (Field Protocols, QA/QC) (EUABACAE), Credit Issuance, Serialisation & Retirement Assurance (Registry Integrity Checks) (EUABACAM)

Keywords

• Carbon credit certification
• GHG crediting program
• Biodiversity credit certification
• Water credit certification
• Verified carbon credits

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GHG Program Certification Fees: Fees for inscription, registration, and certification services for GHG emission reduction and removal projects. Documented in GHG Program Fees schedule.
2. Biodiversity Program Certification Fees: Fees for certification services for biodiversity conservation initiatives and projects. Documented in Biodiversity Program Fees schedule.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BioCarbon is a global certification body that develops and operates three crediting programs — the BioCarbon Standard (BCS) for greenhouse gas emission reductions and removals, the BioCarbon Biodiversity Standard (BBS) for biodiversity conservation, and the BioCarbon Water Standard (BWS) for sustainable water management. It provides standardized methodologies, validation and verification frameworks, and the Global CarbonTrace blockchain-based public registry to issue, track, and retire Verified Carbon Credits, Verified Biodiversity Credits, and Verified Water Credits for project developers, governments, and corporate buyers worldwide.

Product overview

BioCarbon operates as a multi-standard certification platform comprising three core programs: the BioCarbon Standard (BCS) for GHG crediting, the BioCarbon Biodiversity Standard (BBS) for biodiversity conservation certification, and the BioCarbon Water Standard (BWS) for water resource management and Verified Water Credits. These core programs are supported by a portfolio of specialized tools including the Additionality Tool, MRV Tool, Permanence and Risk Management Tool, Leakage Management Tool, Uncertainty Management Tool, REDD+ Safeguards Tool, SDG Contribution Tool, Double Counting Avoidance Tool, and the Exceptional Benefits Label tool. The platform connects to the Global CarbonTrace public registry for credit traceability and integrates with multiple blockchain systems (Hyperledger Fabric, Stamping.io, LACChain, CAD Trust) and authorized marketplace platforms (CTX Global, Thallo, Carbonplace, MaceEx) for credit commercialization. A Digital MRV Working Group was launched in 2025 to integrate emerging digital technologies into the certification ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BCR (BioCarbon Standard): GHG Crediting Program for certification of climate mitigation projects
• BBS (BioCarbon Biodiversity Standard)
• BWS (BioCarbon Water Standard)
• Global CarbonTrace
• Stamping.io

Products and services

• BioCarbon Standard (BCS) - GHG Crediting Program Certification program providing a robust framework to certify climate mitigation projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions with measurable, high-integrity results. Covers nature-based solutions, clean energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transport, and waste management. Aimed at project developers, VVBs, and corporate buyers in voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
• BioCarbon Biodiversity Standard (BBS) Certification standard for biodiversity conservation initiatives, providing requirements for certification of plans, programs, projects, actions, activities, or measures whose purpose is conservation of biological diversity. Promotes initiatives for the Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Use of biodiversity in the emerging global biodiversity-credit market.
• BioCarbon Water Standard (BWS) Water Crediting Program for sustainable management and conservation of water resources. Projects generate Verified Water Credits for measurable impacts through activities including efficient water use, protection of water sources, ecosystem restoration, soil management for water retention, and pollution reduction.
• Global CarbonTrace Registry Independent public registry platform ensuring full traceability and transparency of Verified Carbon Credits, including project information, issuance records, credit serial numbers, and retirement history. Built on blockchain technology for data immutability and integrity.
• Methodologies Portfolio Sector-specific methodologies for GHG project quantification including AFOLU, energy, transport, and waste sectors. Includes methodologies for biochar, regenerative agriculture, livestock management, forest management, blue carbon, peatlands, and high mountain ecosystems. These are the standardized procedures used to quantify emission reductions and removals under BioCarbon programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85.1 Million Verified Carbon Credits (VCC) Issued
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Planet 2050coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to establish a Digital MRV (dMRV) Working Group in October 2025, bringing together 20+ experts globally to co-design recommendations and best practices for integrating digital tools into BioCarbon's certification programs.
• ICROAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerICROA endorsement provides global recognition of BioCarbon's GHG Crediting Program quality, credibility, and reliability for issuing and reporting GHG emissions reductions and removals.
• Climate Action Data (CAD) TrustcoreTechnology or IntegrationPeer-to-peer blockchain connection between BioCarbon and CAD Trust for tracking projects and reducing risk of overlap between BioCarbon registered projects and other registries/initiatives.
• Stamping.io / LACChaincoreTechnology or IntegrationBlockchain gateway with nodes implemented on LACChain providing immutability to valuable information on the platform and security mechanisms for data integrity.
• ThallocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized marketplace platform for commercialization and/or tokenization of VCCs issued under BioCarbon's GHG Crediting Program.
• CarbonPlacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized blockchain-based marketplace for commercialization and/or tokenization of VCCs issued under BioCarbon's GHG Crediting Program.
• CTX GlobalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized marketplace platform for commercialization and/or tokenization of VCCs.
• MaceexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized marketplace platform for commercialization and/or tokenization of VCCs.
• International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership qualifies BioCarbon as a certifying organization for projects that result in real and verifiable GHG emission reductions, balancing economic efficiency, environmental integrity, and social equity.
• Biodiversity Credit Alliance (BCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of coalition dedicated to promoting biodiversity conservation through development and implementation of biodiversity credits.
• SylveracoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with leading carbon data provider that provides accurate and independent assessments of carbon projects to help businesses and governments invest confidently in real climate action.
• ENSIA Turkish Clean-Tech ClusterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting and enhancing capacities of companies in renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors worldwide with focus on Turkey.
• Grassroots Institute CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership specializing in developing skills and potential of individuals through multicultural education and training for community development projects.
• United Nations Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipant in global voluntary initiative promoting responsible business practices based on principles of human rights, decent work, environmental protection, and anti-corruption.
• Mountain Partnership (FAO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN voluntary alliance dedicated to improving lives of mountain peoples and protecting mountain environments worldwide.
• GRI CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of international organization helping businesses take responsibility for their impacts by providing global common language to communicate those impacts.
• Cámara Verde de ComerciominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate of US Green Chamber of Commerce promoting humane and sustainable economy through transformative actions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland offers sustainability certification and carbon footprint verification as part of a broad testing and certification portfolio. It competes with BioCarbon in the validation/verification layer of the voluntary carbon value chain.
• SCS Global Services: SCS Global Services provides third-party certification across forestry, agriculture, and climate. It offers carbon verification services overlapping with BioCarbon's AFOLU and biochar project portfolio as part of a broader sustainability certification business.
• DNV (Climate Services): DNV provides third-party verification and certification across energy, maritime, and climate, including validation/verification services for carbon projects. It is a broad incumbent that competes with BioCarbon for VVB and assurance engagements rather than as a program owner.

Others

• Sylvera: Sylvera provides independent ratings and analytics on carbon credits. While not a competing standard, Sylvera is an ecosystem participant whose assessments directly influence the perceived quality and pricing of credits issued under standards like BioCarbon's.

Direct peers

• American Carbon Registry (ACR): ACR is a nonprofit voluntary and compliance carbon registry affiliated with Winrock International. It is a direct competitor for issuance of carbon credits from AFOLU, biochar, and methodology-based projects in BioCarbon's core sectors.
• Gold Standard: Gold Standard operates a voluntary carbon and biodiversity certification program aligned with the SDGs. It directly competes with BioCarbon for project developers seeking ICROA-endorsed, high-integrity certification and shares the SDG-co-benefit positioning that BioCarbon emphasizes.
• Verra (VCS): Verra administers the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), the world's largest voluntary GHG program. It is BioCarbon's most direct competitor for voluntary carbon project certification and registry services, operating a similarly structured methodology-based crediting framework.
• Plan Vivo: Plan Vivo certifies community-based land-use carbon projects with a strong smallholder and rural-community focus. Its methodology-driven, community-led model closely mirrors BioCarbon's positioning for nature-based solutions and AFOLU projects in emerging markets.
• Climate Action Reserve (CAR): CAR operates voluntary and compliance carbon registries primarily across North American protocols. It is a direct peer in methodology-based certification, with overlap in AFOLU, livestock, and biochar project types.

Emerging players

• Toitū Envirocare: Toitū Envirocare provides carbon certification and footprinting services, primarily in New Zealand and the Pacific. It is an emerging player with partial overlap in methodology-based carbon crediting, particularly for nature-based and AFOLU projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BioCarbonRegistry2020
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biocarbonstandard
• Instagraminstagram.com/biocarbonstandard
• Xx.com/BioCarbonStan

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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