Who we are?

NOVA CERT is a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) accredited and recognized by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), of projects which reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere. We bring together professionals with more than 16 years of experience and have worked in several international bodies. Together they have audited more than 600 projects for programs like CDM, VCS, CCB, GS, among others. They are distributed in every region in the Americas and Europe.

Our main objective is to provide an efficient service, without compromising the quality of our work in order to meet the program requirements and guarantee reliable and transparent emission reductions.

Thanks to our international agreements with different VVBs, we can provide validation and verification services for any GHG program anywhere in the world. Ask us about it.

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We are recognized and accredited as a validation and verification body by ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board).

Under ISO/IEC 17029: 2019. Conformity Assessment—General Principles and Requirements for Validation and Verification bodies, for the evaluation of mitigation projects and activities that reduce or eliminate greenhouse gases following the principles of ISO standards and/or the applicable carbon offset program.
 
This activity is globally applicable and identifiable for any GHG project worldwide.
 
* See our certificate and scope below.
Certificate
Scope of Acreditation

Quality and efficiency in every action.

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+20 countries
Audited in Latin America, Caribe, North America, Europe and Africa.

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16 years
of average experience of our auditors.

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600 Projects
Validation and verification services for programs like CDM, VCS, CCB, GS, 600 projects, among others.

Memberships

Team

Our expert team members will assist you.

Auditors, with over 16 years of experience and a track record of auditing more than 600 projects, NOVA CERT operates in all regions of the Americas and Europe, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of projects in the fight against climate change.

Manuela S. Tibaduiza

Global Project Manager
More than 7 years of experience in technical management and accreditation of services related to climate change mitigation and sustainable development.

Raúl G. Mitre

Climate Change Executive Director
More than 16 years of experience in auditing more than 300 projects all over the world in multiple programs such as CDM, GS, GCC, VCS and CCB.

Wilmer Baquero

Management Coordinator
Environmental Engineer specialized in project management with knowledge in management systems, climate change, ISO standards and improvement strategies implementation.

Oliver Campos

Climate Change Senior Auditor
Climate Change and Sustainability Auditor with experience in CDM, GS, VCS, and REDD+ projects. More than 200 validation and verification audits in the Americas region.

Mariana Jackman

Climate Change Auditor
Experienced auditor of renewable energy projects and improved cookstoves, and experience in the development of forestry and renewable energy projects in Latin America.

Liliana Barragán

Forestry Technical Expert
Extensive experience as an auditor in socio-environmental certification standards for agricultural and forestry systems. Wide understanding of social and environmental realities in rural and urban areas.

Adriana Torchelo

Climate Change Senior Auditor
18 years of experience in climate change mitigation projects and climate policy in Latin America. She has audited projects in CDM, VCS, GCC, and GHG inventories.

Javiera Labbe

Climate Change Senior Auditor
Climate change professional since 2005, validated the first CDM projects in Latin America, and has developed multiple corporate carbon inventories for the mining, chemical and mass consumption industries.

Robert Dietrich

Climate Change Auditor
Expert developer and auditor of GHG emission reduction projects, with extensive experience in the energy, energy efficiency and waste management sectors.

Sofia Castro

Climate Change Senior Auditor
More than 15 years of experience as climate change and GHG consultant. She has worked in Central America and Ecuador, in more than 40 different renewable energy and fuel switching projects.

NOVA CERT is a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) of projects which reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere.

Our Validation and Verification process

1 > Request and review of information 2 > Proposal and agreement 3 > Team Assignment 4 > Notification to the program 5 > Document Review 6 > Audit plan 7 > Audit Execution 8 > Findings review 9 > Technical Review 10 > Final Approval 11 > Audit Opinion

> The client fills out a concise and simple template with general project information. NOVA CERT reviews the information and issues a quotation.

> The client receives the offer briefly after the request of information with a detailed explanation of the service. 

> The client receives the notification of the audit team. The client may object the proposed audit team.

> The VVB notifies the execution of the audit to the program, if applicable.

> The client submits the project information, and the audit team begins its first assessment. The auditor communicates with the client to coordinate dates and locations for the on-site assessment (or remote, if applicable).

> The client receives the audit plan, which contains the schedule to be carried out during the audit and the evidence to be checked.

> The audit team performs the remote / on site assessment and issues the findings report.

> The client resolves the findings, and sends the resolution to the team leader for his/her review and approval.

> An independent expert reviews the audit report and ensures the fulfilment of requirements.

The project and audit documents are submitted to final approval.

> The VVB submits final audit opinion and final audit report.

Public Documents

 

Testimonials

Our Commitment to Excellence Drives Outstanding Client Results

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daniel_kim
Working with Nova-Cert has been an invaluable experience for our emissions reduction project. Their team provided a highly efficient service while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Their experience in international audits and their focus on transparency gave us full confidence that we would meet program regulations.

Daniel Kim

Operations Director, XYZ Renewable Energy
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isabella_moretti
We have worked with several validation and verification companies in the past, but Nova-Cert stands out for their deep knowledge of the emissions market and their ability to manage complex processes without delays. Their team of auditors demonstrated great technical understanding and a collaborative approach. We will definitely work with them on future projects.

Isabella Moretti

CEO, ABC Sustainable Solutions
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alejandro_gomez
Nova-Cert's experience in certifying international projects was key to the success of our project in Latin America. Their ability to handle large-scale projects, combined with their excellent customer service, helped us meet tight deadlines and specific program requirements. would recommend their services to any company seeking high-quality and reliable certification in the emissions reduction sector.

Alejandro Gómez

Project Manager, Green Innovation
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carolina_vega
The Nova-Cert team is an invaluable partner in our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Their rigorous and methodical approach ensures that our verifications comply with the strictest international standards. What we appreciate most is their commitment to transparency and reliability, which has enhanced our credibility in the carbon market.

Carolina Vega

Sustainability Director, Global Clean Energy

Registries/Programs/Empanelment

Earthood
Climate Action Reserve
Foen
Cercarbono
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