The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) released an investor-oriented FAQ to explain the Regulated Carbon Market, setting out in a question-and-answer format how the framework works and how it intersects with Brazil’s capital markets. The material answers 13 frequently asked questions, including what the Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System (SBCE) is, which assets are traded in this market, whether those assets are considered securities, and the CVM’s role in regulating, supervising, and enforcing rules for carbon credit-related assets when they fall within the capital markets.
Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) 2025-09-10
Brazil Securities Commission publishes 13-question FAQ on the regulated carbon market
The Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) published an FAQ to clarify the Regulated Carbon Market's framework and its connection to Brazil's capital markets. It addresses 13 questions, including the nature of the Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System (SBCE), the classification of traded assets, and the CVM's regulatory role concerning carbon credit-related assets.