Costa Rica PPCN
Programa País Carbono Neutralidad 2.0 (Costa Rica)
The Programa País Carbono Neutralidad (PPCN) is Costa Rica’s national carbon-neutrality programme, run by the Climate Change Directorate (DCC) of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE). Established in its 2.0 form by Executive Decree in 2018, it lets organisations, municipalities, products and events measure, reduce and verify their emissions to earn official carbon-neutrality recognition.
| Publisher | MINAE / DCC (Costa Rica) |
|---|---|
| Established | PPCN 2.0, 2018 |
| Status | Voluntary government programme |
| Categories | Organisations, municipalities, products, events |
Who reports under it
Organisations, municipalities, products and events in Costa Rica that want official recognition for measuring and reducing emissions toward the country’s 2050 net-zero goal. It is voluntary.
How the PPCN works
Prepare a greenhouse gas inventory of your emissions, following the national methodology.
Implement reduction actions and a management system, then compensate remaining emissions.
Achieve verifiable carbon neutrality and earn the programme’s official, publicly displayable recognition.
Why the PPCN matters
For organisations in Costa Rica — especially in tourism and hospitality — PPCN recognition is a trusted, government-backed mark of climate action, aligned with the country’s long-standing decarbonisation leadership.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the PPCN?
The Climate Change Directorate (DCC) within Costa Rica’s Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) administers the Programa País Carbono Neutralidad.
Is the PPCN mandatory?
No — it is a voluntary programme, but it is the recognised official route to certified carbon neutrality for organisations operating in Costa Rica.
How Clidapt helps
Clidapt supports PPCN — the GHG inventory at its core, with reduction tracking and audit-ready export.