CER projects: Emission reduction according to the Kyoto Protocol

CER projects reduce carbon dioxide emissions in developing and threshold countries. The trade with CER certificates contributes to reaching the Kyoto Protocol targets. CER stands for "Certified Emission Reduction".

CER projects are official projects of the CDM (Clean Development Mechanism), which is regulated according to the Kyoto Protocol. These projects are implemented in developing and threshold countries and are registered with the United Nations.

CER projects generate Certified Emission Reductions (CER), whereby one CER is the equivalent to one tonne of CO2 emissions that has been avoided. These emission reduction certificates can be traded within the European emissions trading system and bought by companies or countries to help them achieve their reduction targets. The certificates are also suitable for voluntary offsetting. 

More about the life cycle of a myclimate CER project