CBAM Verifiers in Brazil: ISO 14065 Accredited Firms
Brazil CBAM context: Grid factor 0.09 tCO2/MWh. Key sectors: Steel (BF-BOF using charcoal — very low actual emissions), Aluminium (primary — hydro-powered), Cement.
Store Your Embedded Carbon Record for CBAM Compliance →Brazil CBAM Context
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Grid emission factor | 0.09 tCO2/MWh |
| Carbon pricing | Brazil does not have a national carbon tax. A voluntary carbon market exists. A regulated ETS is under development (Brazilian Carbon Market, BCM) but not yet operational. |
| CBAM deduction eligibility | Not currently eligible — no qualifying carbon price mechanism. |
| Key CBAM sectors | Steel (BF-BOF using charcoal — very low actual emissions), Aluminium (primary — hydro-powered), Cement |
| Key companies | Gerdau, CSN (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional), Usiminas, CBA (Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio), Novelis Brazil |
| Estimated EU export volume | Steel: 300,000–600,000 t/year; Aluminium: 100,000–300,000 t/year |
| National accreditation body | CGCRE (General Coordination for Accreditation, INMETRO) |
ISO 14065 Accredited CBAM Verification Firms in Brazil
| Firm | Accreditation | CBAM sectors | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau Veritas Brazil | ISO 14065 via BV Group + CGCRE | All CBAM sectors | bureauveritas.com.br |
| SGS Brazil | ISO 14065 via SGS Group + CGCRE | Steel, Aluminium, Cement | sgs.com/en-br |
| TÜV Rheinland Brazil | ISO 14065 via DAkkS + CGCRE | Steel, Aluminium, Cement | tuv.com/brazil |
| DNV Brazil | ISO 14065 via DNV Group + CGCRE | Steel, Aluminium | dnv.com/brazil |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Brazil have such a low grid emission factor?
Brazil's electricity grid is dominated by hydroelectric power, which accounts for approximately 65% of generation. The resulting grid emission factor of ~0.09 tCO2/MWh is one of the lowest in the world — making Brazilian EAF steel and primary aluminium among the cleanest in the world.
What is the CBAM advantage for Brazilian charcoal-based steel?
Brazil's unique charcoal-based BF-BOF steel production (using sustainably managed eucalyptus charcoal instead of coal coke) achieves actual embedded carbon of 0.20–0.80 tCO2/t — dramatically below the 2.18 default. Brazilian charcoal steel producers have the largest BF-BOF CBAM saving of any country.
Does Brazil's low grid factor apply to aluminium CBAM calculations?
Yes. Brazilian primary aluminium smelters using hydroelectric power achieve actual embedded carbon of 2.00–4.00 tCO2/t — saving EUR 549–680/t vs the 12.40 default at current ETS prices.