Since January 2023, Columbus Group has achieved Carbon Neutrality for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions through a structured program aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and offsetting unavoidable emissions via the retirement of Verra-certified carbon credits.
Since January 2024, the Group has been using 100% renewable electricity, certified through Guarantees of Origin, thereby eliminating all its Scope 2 market-based indirect emissions.
Starting in January 2025, Columbus extends its environmental commitment by offsetting all emissions generated by business travel and employee commuting, which fall under Scope 3 emissions.
Supporting documentation for the calculations and offsetting projects, covering Scopes 1, 2, and the relevant Scope 3 emissions, is available for verification upon request.
This achievement demonstrates Columbus Group’s concrete commitment to progressively reducing its environmental impact, contributing to a more sustainable future for the planet and for future generations.
Our Carbon Offset Projects
We support internationally certified projects that remove or avoid CO₂ emissions while promoting social development, protecting ecosystems, and contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Here are the projects we currently support:
1. FSCECP Hydroelectric Power Plant – Brazil
Located in the state of Paraná, southern Brazil, the FSCECP Hydroelectric Power Plant is a Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) certified project that promotes renewable energy generation through an integrated system of hydroelectric plants.
By replacing fossil fuel-based power generation, it avoids approximately 266,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year, contributing to the country’s energy transition.
In addition to emission reductions, the project involves over 10,000 people, creates high-quality employment, and collaborates with research institutions to protect local biodiversity.
2. Envira Amazonia – Brazil
In the heart of western Amazonia, the Envira Amazonia project protects over 200,000 hectares of rainforest in the state of Acre, helping combat climate change and safeguard a unique ecosystem.
Each year it captures approximately 1.2 million tonnes of CO₂, preventing deforestation and wildfires.
Certified under Verra CCB (Climate, Community & Biodiversity), the project supports local communities, promotes education, and improves healthcare infrastructure.
It protects more than 400 animal species and 30,000 plant species, including jaguars and macaws.
3. Katingan Peatland Restoration and Conservation – Indonesia
Located in Indonesian Borneo, the Katingan Peatland Project protects more than 149,800 hectares of tropical peat swamp forest, among the most effective ecosystems for CO₂ capture.
Each year, it removes up to 7.5 million tonnes of CO₂, preventing degradation, fires, and biodiversity loss.
Certified under Verra CCB, it safeguards endangered species such as the Sumatran tiger, Bornean elephant, and Javan rhinoceros.
It actively involves local communities through employment inclusion programs, poverty reduction, and environmental education initiatives.
4. Val Dogà – Italy
In the heart of the Venetian Lagoon, Val Dogà is a coastal carbon farming project that removes CO₂ through the sustainable management of a traditional fishing valley.
Marine algae capture CO₂ during the summer months and store it on the seabed, removing more than 312,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year.
Certified under the βneutral program, in compliance with UNI standards, Val Dogà preserves 1,734 hectares of lagoon habitat, protecting biodiversity and supporting the local economy linked to fishing and Venetian cultural heritage.