Ca’a means “forests” in the indigenous Tupi language. This word is the reference of Ca’arbom, a Brazilian climatech dedicated to offering innovative solutions to mitigate the global challenges of climate change, especially in the aviation sector. Its name also refers to “good air” and “carbon”, central elements of ClimateTech’s mission. Now, Ca’arbom joins the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as a new member.
Currently, Ca’arbom and its partner BrCarbon are working on an ambitious project called Brazilian Amazon. “This is the largest carbon credit generation project in the world. With an area of 30,000 hectares and expanding, Brazilian Amazon generates millions of tons of voluntary carbon credits and we are now starting our journey to offer jurisdictional carbon emissions,” said Estevão Braga, co-founder of Ca’arbom.
“In the partnership, we believe in the potential of innovation and collaboration to move towards a more sustainable future. The arrival of Ca’arbom to our network of members will strengthen the industry’s efforts in reducing emissions and developing solutions aligned with environmental commitments,” said José Ricardo Botelho, executive director and CEO of ALTA, who, together with Milena María Fajardo Villada, director of Fuels and Sustainability at ALTA, visited the Brazilian Amazon project.
“During the visit, we explored how these projects are making a significant difference in reducing carbon emissions, as they not only protect one of the most vital ecosystems on the planet, with all its biodiversity, but also generate a social impact on nearby communities and can represent a viable solution for the aviation industry with the certification of these carbon credits under the CORSIA scheme,” Botelho said.
Of the 25 countries with the highest CO₂ emissions from aviation, only two belong to Latin America and the Caribbean: Brazil and Mexico, whose total emissions accounted for 2.6% of cumulative aviation emissions between 2013 and 2023, according to the report “Road to Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean”.
Ca’arbom understands the importance of aviation in the challenge of climate change and works with companies in the sector to address key issues such as reducing emissions and incorporating sustainable fuels without compromising their operational efficiency. “For Ca’arbom, reducing carbon emissions is not only an urgent challenge, but also a strategic opportunity,” the company says.
Headquartered in Brasilia, Ca’arbom operates as an innovation hub, bringing together multidisciplinary teams dedicated to research, development, and project execution. Its strategic location allows it to project its impact regionally and internationally. The company has already established key partnerships and driven initiatives that directly contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions in aviation.
