LIFE Biodiversity Credits

“A biodiversity credit is a certificate that represents a measured and evidence-based unit of positive biodiversity outcome that is durable and additional to what would have otherwise occurred.” – Biodiversity Credits Alliance

This result is assessed through a rigorous process of independent auditing and certification.

The positive balance has a tradable value in the market and can be negotiated as a biodiversity credit.

Explore here the rules applied to LIFE Biodiversity Credits.

Details about the methodology used to calculate Biodiversity Credits are available  here.

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Company/ProjectProjects DescriptionCertifying BodyLIFE Biodiversity CreditsStatusCountryBiomesEcoregionContactCode
Caiman Agropecuária

Having the ecotourism as the main driver of actions for conservation and preservation of the Southern Pantanal, the initiative combines livestock farming with biodiversity conservation projects, including fauna and flora monitoring actions and reintroduction of fauna species, with emphasis on
the creation of a Private Natural Heritage Reserve Dona Aracy with 5.6 thousand hectares.

Neocert473,446.16LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilPantanal Pantanalcaiman@caiman.com.br-
C-Pack Conserva

Located within the Serra do Tabuleiro State Park (PAEST) in Santa Catarina, the C-Pack Conserva Project has been working since 2020 to remove the invasive exotic species Pinus, promoting the restoration of native vegetation and reducing the risk of fires. To date, 99.8 hectares have been impacted within the state’s largest fully protected conservation unit. Project activities include prioritizing areas for Pinus removal, executing the cutting process, and continuous monitoring to assess the return of native species, as well as environmental education activities directed at the local community. Among the project’s results is the resurgence of the rare Commelina catharinensis, an endemic species whose conservation efforts are supported by C-Pack Conserva.

Tecpar47,490.62LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAtlantic ForestSerra do Mar coastal forest
SPVS - Reserva Natural Guaricica

Located in the heart of the Great Atlantic Forest Reserve, the Guaricica Private Natural Reserve has 7,076.54 hectares, is located in the Cachoeira River basin, in the municipality of Antonina (PR) and is owned by the Society for Wildlife Research and Environmental Education (SPVS). With the acquisition of a group of farms and the hiring of most of the employees who worked on them, it was possible to begin a broad restoration process in areas at different stages of conservation. Today, 56% of the Guaricica Private Natural Reserve is already qualified as a Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN), generating substantial values ​​for the municipality through the ICMS-Ecological mechanism of the State of Paraná.

Neocert590,437.23 LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAtlantic Forest Serra do Mar coastal forestcorporativo@spvs.org.br-
SPVS - Reserva Natural das Águas

Located in Antonina (PR), with a small territory in Morretes (PR), the Das águas Private Natural Reserve (RNA) is part of the heart region of the Great Atlantic Forest Reserve. With the acquisition of a group of farms and the hiring of most of the employees who worked on them, it was possible to begin a broad restoration process in areas at different stages of conservation. Today the Reserve houses a forest remnant of 2,975.64 hectares, and is responsible for supplying water to the municipality of Antonina. Furthermore, 58% of the Das águas Private Natural Reserve is already qualified as a Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN), generating substantial values ​​for the municipality through the ICMS-Ecological mechanism of the State of Paraná.

Neocert271,762.80LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAtlantic ForestSerra do Mar coastal forest
SPVS - Reserva Natural Papagaio-de-cara-roxa

The Papagaio-de-cara-roxa Private Natural Reserve (RNP) is located in the municipality of Guaraqueçaba, the heart of the Great Atlantic Forest Reserve. With the acquisition of a group of farms and the hiring of most of the employees who worked on them, it was possible to begin a broad restoration process in areas at different stages of conservation. Today, the Reserve, with 5,374.77 hectares, is home to important natural remnants, including mangroves, natural nurseries that produce a lot of nature. Furthermore, 91% of the Papagaio-de-cara-roxa Private Natural Reserve is already qualified as a Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN), generating substantial values ​​for the municipality through the ICMS-Ecological mechanism of the State of Paraná.

Neocert521,795.51LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAtlantic ForestSerra do Mar coastal forest
Incorporadora Manicoré - Fazenda Lagoa Grande II

The Lagoa Grande II Farm, with its native forest cover fully intact, covers a total area of ​​39,622.83 hectares, representing a valuable forest remnant. In this context, the preservation of these lands and the ecosystems that exist on them is extremely important. Incorporadora Manicoré is solidly and responsibly committed to finding ways to capitalize on the environmental services provided by this area. To this end, in its Legal Reserve surplus, an area of ​​7,924.57 hectares, the organization concentrates its conservation actions; among them the implementation of REDD+ Projects and other initiatives aimed at obtaining LIFE Biodiversity Credits, based on the mechanism for creating protected areas.

Neocert289,188.97LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAmazonMadeira/Tapajós moist forestsrogerio@gerflor.eng.br-
M. I. Incorporadora - Fazenda Cabaça

Cabaça Farm I and II, located in the municipality of Borba, State of Amazonas, covers an area of ​​82,809.73 hectares and is managed by M. I. INCORPORADORA. It stands out for preserving 100% of its native forest cover. With all efforts aimed at ensuring the non-anthropization of its area, the company's actions are directed towards the creation of protection areas and conservation projects that seek to generate carbon credits through avoided deforestation (REDD+) and biodiversity credits ( LIFE) guaranteeing the integral preservation of its areas and ecosystems located there. The main conservation action generating LIFE Biodiversity Credits is focused on the creation of a protection area with 16,561.95 hectares relating to its Legal Reserve surplus. As the implementation of the LIFE Methodology advances, the organization hopes to amplify conservation efforts and initiatives within its property.

Neocert544,867.01LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAmazon Madeira/Tapajós moist forestsrogerio@gerflor.eng.br-
OCB Forestry

With the operationalization of its forest remnants, OCB aims to guarantee the conservation and preservation of biodiversity and ecosystems present in its areas. With the implementation of robust monitoring of forest fires and the operationalization of its
legal reserves, the company seeks LIFE certification in biodiversity conservation to reaffirm its commitment to sustainability and the environment.

Neocert5,012.02LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilCerradoCerradorogerio@gerflor.eng.br-
Yaco - Fazenda Castanhal

Located in the municipality of Aripuanã, Mato Grosso, Fazenda Castanhal is one of five rural properties under the management of the YACO group, which is part of the group's initiative to manage its areas from a conservation perspective. The group's main initiatives involve REDD+ project initiatives (APD) and more recently the LIFE Business and Biodiversity Certification, together with LIFE Biodiversity Credits. The organization's efforts regarding LIFE Certification are initially focused on creating protected areas from its Legal Reserve surpluses and monitoring fauna and flora. The project area is equal to 1,173 hectares of fully preserved native forest.

Neocert41,119.64LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAmazonSouthwest Amazon and Madeira/Tapajós moist forestsrogerio@gerflor.eng.br-
Yaco - Seringal Porongaba

Seringal Porongaba, located in Sena Madureira, Acre, is a remote community that is undergoing significant transformations. The property is part of one of the five areas managed by the YACO group. Recently, based on the implemented REDD+ project initiatives, the area received improvements in connectivity with the installation of an internet communication tower, solar energy kits for homes, infrastructure improvements, training opportunities, health clinics and renovations in the local school. These initiatives are part of a forest conservation project that aims to transform standing forests into an attractive economic prospect for landowners, promoting sustainable development in the most isolated communities in the Amazon. Other initiatives regarding the preservation of the environment and biodiversity are linked to the LIFE Business and Biodiversity Certification and LIFE Biodiversity Credits, where the organization initially directs efforts in Seringal Porongaba to create protected areas from its Legal Reserve surpluses, in the fauna and flora monitoring and forest restoration projects. The project area is equal to 2,690.29 hectares of native forest.

Neocert68,875.58LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAmazonSouthwest Amazon and Madeira/Tapajós moist forests
Yaco - Seringal Potiguar

Seringal Potiguar is located in Sena Madureira, Acre, and is one of five rural properties under the management of the YACO group. Potiguar is part of the group's initiative to manage its areas from a conservation perspective. It is part of the REDD+ project (AUD+APD), with the aim of preserving the forest and supporting local communities. Potiguar follows the same principles of sustainable management, without agricultural exploitation, ensuring the conservation of biodiversity. In addition to the REDD+ initiatives, other initiatives such as the LIFE Business and Biodiversity Certification, together with the LIFE Biodiversity Credits, make up the set of preservation actions adopted. The organization's efforts regarding LIFE certification are initially focused on creating protected areas from its Legal Reserve surpluses and monitoring fauna and flora. The project area is equal to 2,446.08 hectares of fully preserved native forest.

Neocert74.970,14LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAmazonSouthwest Amazon and Madeira/Tapajós moist forests
Yaco - Seringal Palmares

Seringal Palmares is located next to the Katianã and Potiguar rubber plantations. It is part of the REDD+ project, with the aim of preserving the forest and supporting local communities. Palmares follows the same principles of sustainable management, without agricultural exploitation, ensuring the conservation of biodiversity, is an integral part of the YACO group and is located in Sena Madureira, Acre. In addition to the REDD+ initiatives (AUD + APD), other initiatives such as the LIFE Business and Biodiversity Certification together with the LIFE Biodiversity Credits make up the set of preservation initiatives adopted. The organization's efforts regarding LIFE certification are initially focused on creating protected areas from its Legal Reserve surpluses and monitoring fauna and flora. The project area is equal to 5,292.19 hectares of fully preserved native forest.

Neocert161,511.80LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAmazonSudoeste da Amazônia e Interflúvio do Madeira/Tapajós
Yaco - Seringal Katianã

Seringal Katianã is located in Sena Madureira, in the state of Acre, and is one of five rural properties under the management of the YACO group, which is part of the group's initiative to manage its areas from a conservation perspective. The group's main initiatives involve REDD+ project initiatives (AUD + APD) and more recently the LIFE Business and Biodiversity Certification, together with LIFE Biodiversity Credits. The organization's efforts regarding LIFE Certification are initially focused on creating protected areas from its Legal Reserve surpluses and monitoring fauna and flora. The project area is equal to 5,093.5 hectares of fully preserved native forest.

Neocert155,470.24LIFE Certified Company in credit analysis processBrazilAmazonSouthwest Amazon and Madeira/Tapajós moist forests