The Global Carbon Council (GCC) confirms the issuance of 361,513 ACCs (tCO₂e) for the Assuruá I Wind Power Plant Project (GCC-S01057) in Brazil — advancing the country’s renewable energy goals while delivering meaningful water security and community benefits during its second monitoring period.
📌 Issuance Highlights
- Project: Assuruá I Wind Power Plant Project – GCC-S01057
- Monitoring Period: 1 January 2021 – 31 July 2024 (Second Monitoring Period)
- Date of Issuance: 24 June 2025
- Total Credits Issued: 361,513 ACCs (tCO₂e)
- Environmental Certification: Environmental No-net-harm Label (E+)
- Social Certification: Social No-net-harm Label (S+)
- SDG+ Gold label
Building Impact Across the Sustainable Development Goals
In this recent monitoring period, the project continued to deliver verified climate action while creating new social benefits for local communities:
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
The innovative Aqualuz Project provided 184 families with reliable access to safe, potable water, improving household health and resilience.
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
1,111,702 MWh of renewable energy delivered to the national grid.
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
17 local jobs created in compliance with local labor standards.
SDG 13 – Climate Action
Achieved 462,223 tCO₂e of verified emission reductions.
🌱 Local Co-Benefits for People and Nature
In addition to emissions reductions, the project’s activities include fauna monitoring to help conserve local biodiversity, sustained job creation under fair labor practices, and local tax contributions that support municipal growth. The Aqualuz Project’s safe water access highlights how clean energy projects can strengthen communities far beyond the grid.
A Broader Vision for Climate and Community Well-Being
The Assuruá I Wind Power Plant shows how modern renewable energy investments can simultaneously tackle climate change, expand clean power access, and deliver co-benefits like safe water for vulnerable families (SDG 6). The project’s dedication to real, measurable improvements makes it a strong example of climate action with a community-first approach.
✅ Key SDG Focus: Availability of clean drinking water (SDG 6) — ensuring healthier, more resilient communities in Brazil.
