Regenerative agriculture and climate resilience: why the topic gained strategic space in Brazilian agriculture
Climate change is no longer just an environmental discussion and has started to occupy a central space in strategic agribusiness decisions. Most frequent extreme events, irregularity of rain, Heat waves and international pressure for sustainable production chains have accelerated the search for more resilient agricultural models. In this scenario, regenerative agriculture has gained global prominence. […]
Super El Niño em 2026: What could be the impacts on Brazilian agriculture??
Climatic phenomenon returns to the global radar and increases attention from the agricultural sector The possible return of an intense El Niño event in 2026 already starting to mobilize meteorologists, researchers and the agricultural sector in different parts of the world. In the last few weeks, projections from international institutions such as the World Meteorological Organization (OMM) and linked centers […]
Carbon market gains global strength and increases pressure for environmental management in companies
Brazil, This week, the European Union and China announced progress in an international coalition aimed at strengthening regulated carbon markets. The initiative reinforces a trend that should directly impact companies from different sectors in the coming years, mainly in relation to environmental transparency, emissions control and traceability. With the advancement of global climate policies, […]
CBAM: How the European Union's carbon mechanism impacts Brazilian agribusiness and bioenergy
Introduction The transition to a low-carbon economy is no longer just an environmental agenda — it has become a determining factor in international trade. Thus, the European Union moves forward with the implementation of CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), a mechanism that adjusts the cost of imported products based on their carbon footprint. Most […]
ISCC EU 205 and biodiesel: challenges and solutions for traceability and control of emissions
Biodiesel occupies a strategic position in the global energy transition, especially in the context of decarbonization of the transport sector. No brazil, production based on oilseeds, like soy, cotton and other raw materials, ensures scale and competitiveness, but it also brings relevant challenges in terms of traceability and measurement of emissions. With increasing international demands, principally […]
ANP sets decarbonization goals for 2026 not RenovaBio
In day 31 March, the National Petroleum Agency, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) released individual decarbonization targets for fuel distributors within the scope of RenovaBio. For 2026, the national target was established in 48,09 millions of CBIOs (Decarbonization Credits), reinforcing the continuity and relevance of the program as an instrument of […]
ISCC EU 205 in the Sugarcane and Ethanol sector: challenges, opportunities and practical application
The sugarcane and ethanol sector occupies a strategic position in the global energy transition. As one of the main sources of biofuels, Brazilian ethanol plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GEE). Nonetheless, the increase in international demands, especially from the European Union, has increased the level of rigor regarding […]
ISCC EU 205 – GHG inventory – EU RED III: What it is and how it can transform the decarbonization strategy
Global context and goals In a global scenario where climate goals and sustainability are increasingly relevant, biofuels and bioenergy companies need to align themselves with standards that guarantee not only quality and efficiency, but also environmental responsibility. The ISCC I 205 (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification EU 205) It's […]
GHG Protocol: Standardization and Strategy in Corporate Emissions Management
An analysis of the role of the GHG Protocol in industrial decarbonization, the challenges of emission scopes and how biO3 Consultoria helps your company on the decarbonization journey with accurate inventories. The Panorama of Decarbonization in the Global Market In the current scenario of climate emergency and consolidation of ESG goals, measuring the footprint of […]
ISO 14001:2026 – What to expect from the Environmental Management System review
At ISO 14001 It is one of the most used standards in the world for implementing Environmental Management Systems (SGA). Since its last update on 2015, the standard has guided organizations in identifying, control and continuous improvement of its environmental impacts. However, the standard undergoes a new review, with publication scheduled for 2026. The update […]
Bonsucro v7 Certification Protocol: what changes in governance, audits and system credibility
After updates to the Production Standard and Chain of Custody, Bonsucro promoted an in-depth review of the v7 Certification Protocol. Among all regulatory documents, This was the one that presented the most structural changes. The focus is no longer just operational and is now clearly focused on governance, audit consistency […]
Bonsucro Production Standard v5.2.1: What changes in practice for producers and plants
Continuing our analysis of Bonsucro's latest updates, the current focus however is the Production Standard v5.2.1, the technical basis that guides agricultural and industrial practices in the sugarcane chain. The objective is to explain what the version 5.2.1 requires in practice, which adjustments were consolidated and which operational impacts should be […]
Bonsucro Chain of Custody v5.2: what changes in traceability and carbon emissions
Bonsucro Chain of Custody v5.2 (Bonsucro Chain of Custody v5.2) marks an important evolution in the certification of the sugar-energy chain. The update introduces a voluntary module for transmitting GHG emissions intensity data (GHG), expanding the scope of traceability beyond certified volume. The change signals a clear trend: the market […]
RenovaBio in practice: biO3’s role in accelerating certification and strengthening governance
RenovaBio is no longer just a regulatory issue and has become a matter of corporate strategy: operational efficiency, traceability, data integrity and environmental credibility. The program seeks to contribute to climate goals, adequate expansion of biofuels and market predictability, and this requires mature processes and defensible data. In this context, the main difference […]
GHG inventory in the plastics industry under ISCC PLUS
Adoption of ISCC PLUS GHG inventory in the plastics industry requires combining life cycle accounting (PCF), chain of custody traceability and robust data governance. In chains with physical mixing of currents (bio/circular and fossil), the ISCC PLUS mass balance model enables scale without renovating assets, since […]
COP 30 in Belém: what has changed in the global climate?
1. From Rio-92 to the first COPs: how it all started The Conferences of the Parties (COPs) are today the center stage of global climate governance. With the COP 30 in Belém recently completed in 2025, It is time to recap the history of these conferences, understand what has really changed in the global climate in terms of agreements and policies, […]
Map of RSB in Brazil: certificates, SAF and I RED
If you are looking for a map of RSB in Brazil — with official sources, ways to check who is certified “now”, profiles by activity (production, chain of custody, PURE) and signs of growth until 2026 — this guide brings together RSB's own primary links, the EU recognition decision, or CORSIA/ICAO status and cases […]
ISCC Plus Certification x New PCR Plastic Decree
In 21 of october 2025, Federal Decree nº was published 12.688, establishing the reverse logistics system for plastic packaging, expands the scope to “similar” products (glasses, cutlery etc.) and establishes national targets for recycled content in Annex II — the so-called recycled content index becomes a quantitative target […]
RenovaBio 2025–2035: what changes with the ANP 984/2025 and the goals of 2025
What exactly changed with ANP Resolution no. 984/2025 A 984/2025 maintains the backbone of RenovaBio (certification via RenovaCalc and issuance of CBIOs backed by the Energy-Environmental Efficiency Note), but updates critical points of the process. Among the main improvements announced by the ANP, stand out: To avoid any doubt about the legal status: oneself […]
E-waste exploding: how to recycle and profit
E-waste exploding: gadgets, recycling and money in the trash can If you feel like changing your cell phone, faster and faster phone or smartwatch, is not alone — and the result is E-waste exploding in volumes that the recycling infrastructure still cannot handle. In this article, you will understand why this mountain of […]
ISCC I Post-Red III: h₂ “non-zero” rule in the audits of 2025
ISCC EU: What changes in audits 2025 If you are a certified operator or preparing for certification, 2025 marks a turning point: the RED III regulatory package and the delegated acts on hydrogen and RFNBOs redefined criteria, metrics and verification scopes — and ISCC has already incorporated concrete changes […]
Palm Biofuels: Characteristics and Perspectives in Brazil
Why the palm is strategic for advanced fuels the production of palm oil generates, inevitably, Residual currents with recoverable oil content: The plant effluent (Palm Oil Mill Effluent, Pome), The empty curls (Empty Fruit Bunches, EfB) and the pressed fibers of the mesocarp (Pressed Palm Fibers, PPF). ISCC Guidelines […]
Carbon credits and the new law
1. Introduction Carbon credits and environmental compensation have been gaining prominence as essential mechanisms in the fight against climate change. These instruments allow to quantify, reduce or neutralize greenhouse gas emissions and are being regulated more clearly in Brazil with the law 15.042/2024. At the same time, The alert grows […]
GHG ISCC calculator: EMISSION INVENTORY GUIDE
How the GHG ISCC calculator equation works: Structure, Auxiliary Equations and Good Use Practices Introduction The ISCC GHG calculator equation is the backbone for anyone wanting to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GEE) in the production of biofuels and biomass, according to international standards. O ISCC […]
ANP UPDATE 758/2018 – Reformulated renovation
The normative basis that supports RenovaBio ANP Resolution no. 758/2018 It is one of the most relevant regulatory pillars for the advancement of energy transition in Brazil. It establishes the criteria for certification of efficient biofuels production and importation, in the context of the National Biofuels Policy, or RenovaBio. Focusing on energy-environmental efficiency, […]
ISCC and the sustainable route of biofuels
ISCC certification (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) It has become a global reference in the evaluation and certification of sustainability and the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). ISCC offers rigorous patterns applied mainly in sectors such as biofuels, Bioplastics and Sustainable Products. Within that context, The calculation of GHG emissions plays a fundamental role, […]
Corporate decarbonization: The role of companies in the transition to a sustainable economy
Corporate decarbonization has become a strategic priority for companies that seek to align with global sustainability goals. In 2025, with the imminent realization of COP30 in Brazil, The pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GEE) intensified, requiring concrete actions of the business sector. Understanding the corporate decarbonization to corporate decarbonization refers to the […]
RED III vs. RED II: Advances and new guidelines in the renewable energy policy of the
The European Union (EU) has shown a continuous commitment to the energy transition, seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the use of renewable energy sources. In this context, the directive (EU) 2018/2001, known as Red II, established ambitious goals for 2030. Posteriorly, the directive (EU) 2023/2413, you RED III, […]
Decarbonization Technologies: Strategies and implementations
INTRODUCTION The decarbonization has become a global imperative in the fight against climate change. With increasing environmental concerns and international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, several countries and companies are investing in innovative technologies to minimize carbon footprint. Main decarbonization technologies 1. Renewable energy solar energy […]
CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND CERTIFICATION ISCC: Sustainable Paths for the Future
The circular economy is a model that has been gaining prominence in the global scenario as a viable alternative, sustainable and profitable to the traditional model of linear economy. While the latter is based on the logic of “extir-to-produce-dislitement”, the circular economy proposes a regenerative system, in which resources are kept in use for the longest possible time, extracting your […]