Análise de casos suspeitos de fraude envolvendo créditos de carbono

Abstract

The creation of carbon credits based on the elaboration of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) proved to be an important tool in combating the unbridled emission of polluting gasses into the atmosphere, promoting the creation of sustainable responsibility and corroborating cleaner production. However, the efficiency of the mechanism involving carbon credits has proven to be ineffective due to the growing frauds that permeate their commercialization, thus making the credibility of the tool fragile. Suspicious cases include double counting of credits, where the same project is used to generate credits in different markets, and the falsification of projects that do not exist or that have no real environmental impact. The lack of transparency and proper regulation facilitates these frauds, harming both investors and the environment. Rigorous investigations and audits are necessary to identify and prevent these practices. The responsibility of regulatory bodies and the awareness of stakeholders are fundamental to the integrity of this mechanism. Thus, the present study seeks to identify how these frauds occur and why they exist, aiming to analyze the suspected cases of fraud in the commercialization of carbon credits in Brazil through research in documents, analysis of news content and reports.