Emissions Inventory: How the GHG Protocol Transforms Brazil
No cenário crescente da conscientização ambiental, o GHG Protocol desponta como uma ferramenta essencial para o Brasil. Ao proporcionar um inventário preciso de emissões de gases de efeito estufa, ele não só aumenta a transparência, mas também promove ações estratégicas e eficazes para a redução das emissões. O programa é vital ao Brasil e em […]
ETS EU and adaptation to CBAM
Com a aproximação do prazo final do período de transição imposto pelo ETS EU de dezembro de 2025, é mister a adequação das empresas brasileiras as novas regras, visto que muitas empresas não sabem que por ter uma matriz energética mais limpa, o produto brasileiro já pode ter uma vantagem competitiva em relação a vários […]
ISCC Plus and the Circular Economy
O certificado ISCC Plus é um programa voluntário relacionado com a bioeconomia e a economia circular para alimentos, feed, chemical products, plastics, packaging, têxteis e matérias-primas renováveis obtidas a partir do processo de utilização de fontes de energia renováveis que cobrem os mesmos requisitos da Certificação ISCC UE, mas pode ser adaptada para atender às […]
CBAM and the European Green Deal
After the Paris Agreement, where the European Union has committed to developing actions that limit the global average temperature to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the European Ecological Pact was signed,, as a goal, sets out some strategies to transform the European Union into a prosperous and carbon-neutral society by 2050, between them […]
Vallourec and the ISCC Plus standard
Recently in Vallourec, company in the steel industry with several innovative application areas, developed in Brazil, a pioneer plant in Pompeu (MG). This plant, that works with a unique technology, called Carboval, for charcoal production, vital element for this and other steel industries. One of the elements generated in this production is a Bio-oil, […]
ABNT PR 2030 / ESG – A path to Sustainability
In this article we will highlight ABNT PR 2030 / ESG, standard that details ESG implementation strategies in organizations. Regardless of the company’s stage of maturity, of the size, sector or constitution it is possible to enter into environmental sustainability processes, social and organizational proposed by the concept of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). […]
Human rights & Value Chain in the Sugar-Energy Sector
This last week, biO3 had the opportunity to hold an event promoted by BonSucro: “Human Rights Training – UN Guiding Principles”. Our director André Araújo opened the event so that speakers Victoriana Gonzaga and Juliana Prado could present their work to the companies that were included in this current cycle of lectures. In this article we will play […]
Case study – Integrated Stories – Nature and Biodiversity
Let's present a case study, related to TNFD, integrating reports on nature and biodiversity and how to publicize this study. To decide how the organization should respond to material questions related to nature, identified in the LEAP approach, including what to disclose and how to disclose, the identified subjects must follow the following points: Desired results: […]
The TNFD Mission and the LEAP Approach
The Working Group's stated mission is to develop and provide a risk management and disclosure framework for organizations to report and act on evolving nature-related risks., with the ultimate goal of supporting a shift in global financial flows away from environments with negative outcomes and toward […]
Bonsucro and RenovaBio Integration – The Plants
Before the PL 3149/2020 always in parallel with negotiations between producers and mill owners regarding CBios division issues and also the Technical Cooperation Agreement to develop an integrated procedure for Bonsucro and RenovaBio certifications, it becomes urgent for plant owners to explore what the advantages may be arising from the combination of the two certifications. In this […]
Bonsucro and RenovaBio, Producers Unite
In day 07/05 last, a ANP, within the scope of the RenovaBio program, signed a technical cooperation agreement with Bonsucro, global non-profit organization, which aims to promote sustainable sugar cane. In the extract, the agreement will last for 36 months. This agreement, aims to exchange experiences and knowledge about certifications, join efforts to […]
Management Systems for Event Sustainability
At ISO 20121 from 27 of july 2012, in its first edition, established the Management Systems for Sustainability in Events. This standard sought, in the wake of the London Olympic Games, bring a sustainability plan to major events, bringing the least possible impact to the environment, from the choice of materials to […]
ESG – Due Diligence – Questions and answers
The European parliament approved, in day 23/04/2024, a new round of European ESG guidelines (Environmental and Social Corporate Governance). In this article we will explore in question and answer format, some developments of these guidelines and how they will impact the production chain and companies that supply or want to supply products to the EU. New Directive […]
ISCC EU 203 – Traceability and Chain of Custody
In this final stage, we will present a synthesis of the concepts of traceability and chain of custody, We will work on the definition of small producers and how to correctly identify their farms and plantations within the scope of these standards. In addition, we will present a panel on sustainability characteristics for batches of material output in different scenarios.. Definitions Each element of a […]
ISCC and Traceability
When we deal with ISCC certification and the chain of custody, We always have to mention the concept of Traceability. Here in this article we will develop some concepts related to the degree of tracking of each element of the supply chain and some of the documentation that is necessary to obtain it.. Each element of a materials supply chain […]
ISCC and the Chain of Custody
In this article we will explain the general methods and requirements that allow auditing the Chain of Custody, within the scope of the ISCC EU document 203 Traceability and Chain of Custody. Requirements and Methodologies According to RED II, economic operators must demonstrate that sustainability and gas emission reduction criteria with […]
ISCC System – Sustainable Supply Chains
In this article we will explore the ISCC system, a part of your story, your goals, provide an overview of your carbon footprint program and solutions for sustainable supply chains. History of ISCC The history of ISCC began in 2006 with a multisectoral dialogue that brought together more than 250 global stakeholders […]