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ACCURACY
Precision in measurements and estimates of greenhouse gas emission reduction and removal.
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PRACTICALITY
Clear and comprehensible documentation, streamlined processes, and active technical oversight.
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MATERIALITY
Ensuring that all data, metrics, and information are relevant, consistent, and verifiable.
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LEGITIMACY
Compliance with all applicable national and international standards and regulations.
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TRANSPARENCY
Public disclosure and open access to information across all certification processes.
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Registration
Registration on the Electronic Platform, carried out by the owner or their Legal Representative.
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Feasibility Analysis
Document review by LuxCS;
Pre-project developed by the Project Developer.
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Validation
The Audit carefully analyzes all documents submitted, validating the eligibility of the certification process.
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Project Development
The Project Developer prepares the full Project, building upon and expanding the Pre-project from the Feasibility Analysis.
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Verification
The Audit thoroughly evaluates the Project, conducting an on-site inspection to verify full compliance with the parameters and criteria of the methodology used.
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Certification
LuxCS oversees the entire certification process and issues the certificate corresponding to the number of carbon credits certified by the project.
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Credit Registration
LuxCS registers the carbon credits using blockchain technology, making everything immutable and traceable.
Methodologies
LCS002
Emission Reductions through the Use of Renewable Energy Sources for Electricity Generation
Category: Reduction – Renewable Energy
Launch date: 10/25/2024
Start of public consultation: 10/25/2024
End of public consultation: 11/25/2024
Methodology description: A methodological procedure for structuring, data acquisition, and estimation of greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through electricity generation projects using renewable, clean, or lower-emission sources integrated into interconnected or isolated energy distribution systems.
Download the materials:
LCS002 v1.0 - Metodologia de Redução de Emissões por meio de utilização de Fontes Renováveis na geração de Energia Elétrica: access here.
LCS003
Conservation of Native Brazilian Forests on Private Land
Category: Removal – Conservation with Co-benefits
Launch date: 11/13/2024
Start of public consultation: 11/13/2024
End of public consultation: 12/13/2024
Version 2.0 release: 08/05/2025
Methodology description: A methodological procedure for data acquisition and structuring of greenhouse gas removal projects through the conservation of native private forests across all Brazilian biomes, aimed at reducing real emissions caused by land-use changes — primarily deforestation and forest degradation.
It recognizes the value of existing carbon stocks and the potential for new removals through biodiversity conservation and the maintenance of ecosystem services, while also highlighting qualitative co-benefit indicators related to community, biodiversity, and water resources.
Download the materials:
LCS003 v2.0 - Metodologia de Conservação de Florestas Nativas Brasileiras em Áreas Privadas: access here.
LCS003 v2.0 Apêndice I - Guia Prático para Desenvolvedores de Projeto e Auditorias de Terceira Parte Independente: access here.
LCS003 v2.0 Apêndice II - Template da Análise de Viabilidade (Pré-projeto): access here.
LCS003 v2.0 Apêndice III - Template do Relatório de Validação: access here.
LCS003 v2.0 Apêndice IV - Template do Projeto: access here.
LCS003 v2.0 Apêndice V - Template do Relatório de Verificação: acess here.
LCS003 v2.0 Apêndice VI - Termo de Compromisso de Inexistência de Dupla Contagem: access here.
LCS003 v2.0 Apêndice VII - Termo de Compromisso de Conservação: access here.
How to be part of the LuxCS ecosystem? Check out our public notices
CALL No. 005/2023
Feasibility Analysis of Areas and GHG Inventory Projects
CALL No. 006/2023
Accreditation of Project Developers
CALL No. 007/2023
Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors
Who already works in certification processes? Meet the accredited partners
PROJECT DEVELOPER
Project developers are companies with technically qualified professionals to develop, execute, and monitor carbon projects throughout their lifecycle. They work from conception through post-delivery, ensuring technical compliance, methodological consistency, and adherence to LuxCS's eligibility and traceability criteria.
INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY AUDIT
Audits are independent entities with the technical capacity to validate and verify the compliance of carbon projects. They operate at two distinct stages — validating eligibility and verifying the project in the field — ensuring that every certified carbon credit meets rigorous technical criteria, represents real environmental impact, and maintains credibility with the market and society.