About Us

Canal Clima: climate analysis turned into strategy

We understand the climate to anticipate the future

Valorem Group: corporate leadership with regional impact

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Over 15 years building climate confidence

Our track record reflects a constant evolution focused on technical rigor, innovation, and the adoption of national and international standards.

Key milestones in our growth:

2008

Canal Clima Foundation

Colombian company specializing in meteorological solutions and climate analysis.

2010

Pioneers in real-time weather monitoring

Climate Connector is recognized as the Best Online Technology Platform in Colombia, with nationwide coverage.

2012

Integration into the Valorem Group

Strengthening institutional capacity and growth.

2016

Quality and safety certifications

Obtaining OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001 certification in operational management, quality, and safety.

2019

COLCX launch

New line of business focused on certification and registration of GHG mitigation projects and carbon markets.

2020

Consolidation in standards and climate ecosystem

ISO 45001 certification and affiliation with Asocarbono Colombia

2020

Positioning in strategic projects Midstream Colombia

We consolidated our presence in the main onshore and offshore projects in the midstream sector in Colombia.

2021

Expansion into REDD+ projects

Start of certification and registration of projects with international standards and digital traceability.

2023

New COLCX Certification Standard

Update to version 2.0 of the Afforestation, Reforestation, and Agriculture methodologies.

2024

Expansion of climate monitoring in South America

We are expanding early warning and climate monitoring systems for companies in the oil and gas midstream sector in Peru.

2024

Regional expansion and international interoperability

  • IETA membership
  • Implementation of COLCX Registry in partnership with XM
  • Affiliation with Asocarbono Ecuador
2025

COLBS and new digital natural assets

Launch of the Biodiversity and GBU Assets Protocol: traceable, scalable, and backed by advanced technology.

Talent that turns data into decisions

Our team is made up of professionals in geosciences, engineering, systems, environmental management, carbon markets, and technological development.

We work in a coordinated manner across areas such as Geosciences, Climate Strategies, Technology, Operations, Integrated Management, Sales, and Administration, with a common goal: to transform climate information into decisions that generate value.

Key leadership roles:

Mario Cuasquén Cadena
Systems engineer with a postgraduate degree in software development, e-commerce, and project management. With over seven years of experience leading information technology companies and 18 years as an IT project manager.
General Director

Mario Cuasquén Cadena

Leonardo Real Nuñez
Operations and Project Manager.
Operations and Project Manager

Leonardo Real Nuñez

Alberto Vargas
Control Center Coordinator.
Control Center Coordinator

Alberto Vargas

César Martínez
Control Center Coordinator.
Control Center Coordinator

César Martínez

Jhon Fredy López
Infrastructure Coordinator.
Infrastructure Coordinator

Jhon Fredy López

Fredi Alexander Suesca Vanegas
Electrical engineer, infrastructure coordinator, with over 6 years of experience in environmental projects, leading installation, maintenance, and calibration processes for hydrometeorological stations. Noted for technical planning, personnel coordination, and quality control in environmental monitoring networks.
Infrastructure Coordinator

Fredi Alexander Suesca Vanegas

Geraldine Ardila
Geoscience Professional.
Geoscience Professional

Geraldine Ardila

Santiago Quijano
Geoscience Professional.
Geoscience Professional

Santiago Quijano

Brian Guerrero
Forestry engineer, specialist in engineering project management, and Master's degree in comprehensive project management. Five years of experience in the formulation, design, and evaluation of GHG mitigation initiatives for the Forestry, Reforestation, and REDD+ sectors.
Technical Manager

Brian Guerrero

Catalina Fandiño
Environmental Engineer, Master's Degree in Sustainable Development Projects, and Specialist in Energy and Environmental Management, with 14 years of experience in climate change. Extensive knowledge in the validation, verification, and certification of GHG mitigation projects, and experience in the management and leadership of the COLCX certification program.
Senior Consultant

Catalina Fandiño

Alejandro Noy
Forestry engineer specializing in natural resource management with more than five years of experience in the environmental sector, evaluating projects subject to environmental licensing, and formulating, designing, and implementing REDD+ initiatives in Colombia.
Technical Leader

Alejandro Noy

Orlando Rodríguez Núñez
Environmental Sanitation Technologist with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in the meteorological sector and related sciences. Competencies in administrative, operational, and commercial management, focused on the implementation of efficient and sustainable environmental solutions.
Sales Executive

Orlando Rodríguez Núñez

Leidy Moreno
International Business Professional with over 2 years of experience in GHG mitigation projects. Extensive experience in commercial management, strategic relationship development, and co-creation of sustainable solutions for a greener and more equitable future.
Commercial Advisor COLCX

Leidy Moreno

Vanessa Bautista
Business administrator with an MBA and more than 20 years of experience, for the last 12 years I have focused on administrative and financial management in the areas of geosciences and carbon markets at Canal Clima and its brand COLCX.
Administrative and Financial Manager

Vanessa Bautista

Angie Santamaría
Public accounting professional with over nine years of experience in finance and accounting. In his work, he ensures compliance with current accounting (IFRS) and tax regulations, optimizing the organization's accounting processes.
Accountant

Angie Santamaría

Joaquín Garzón
Environmental administrator, specialist in occupational health management, with more than 12 years of experience in the implementation and maintenance of comprehensive management systems. At Canal Clima, he leads the Integrated Management System (SGI - HSEQ).
SGI Coordinator

Joaquín Garzón

Fredy Pinzón Gómez
Systems engineer specializing in project management, with over 8 years of experience. He is also an expert in automation and administration of specialized systems in the carbon market and in solutions applied to the field of geosciences.
Information Technology Manager

Fredy Pinzón Gómez

Andrés Verján
Software engineer specializing in data analytics with six years of experience. His mission is to coordinate and lead the team, seeking to optimize workflows and implement best practices in software development and security.
Software Development Lead

Andrés Verján

Mayerli Forero López
Systems engineer with three years of experience, focused on web platform management. At COLCX, she manages the website and leads various processes for the information technology team.
Information Technology Lead

Mayerli Forero López

Canal Clima Comprehensive Management System

With scope for the provision of certification and registration services for carbon dioxide mitigation projects.

Business support that strengthens our vision

Canal Clima is a Colombian company that is part of RFC, a Valorem Group company, which provides us with institutional strength, long-term vision, and strategic support for sustainable growth.

This backing strengthens our operational capacity and our commitment to quality, transparency, and the adoption of best practices, allowing us to offer reliable, high-impact solutions in the region.

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