Colombian govt’s CO2 tax proposal risks investor confidence, says industry group

Published 00:33 on September 4, 2025 / Last updated at 00:33 on September 4, 2025 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, LATAM & Caribbean), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The Colombian government’s proposal to lower the share of the national CO2 tax that can be offset with carbon credits, and to increase the tax rate, may undermine investor confidence and set back the carbon market, the country’s carbon industry association said Wednesday.
The Colombian government’s proposal to lower the share of the national CO2 tax that can be offset with carbon credits, and to increase the tax rate, may undermine investor confidence and set back the carbon market, the country’s carbon industry association said Wednesday.


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