What the Nepal disaster reveals about supply chain risks

Como eventos extremos podem ultrapassar fronteiras e chegar às operações das empresas Na manhã de 26 of August, a huge mass of ice, rock and sediment descended through the Himalayan valleys, on the border between Nepal and Tibet. The collapse of a glacier triggered a sequence of events that led to water and debris reaching communities, […]
When the rain reveals the problem: waste management and urban resilience

Heavy rain hit different regions of São Paulo on the day 16 August 2026. Shortly after, Images of a large volume of waste floating in the Pinheiros River attracted attention on social media. The scene is not just a problem of visual pollution. It reveals a broader issue: a gestão de resíduos sólidos […]
The Child 2026: when climate risk reaches companies

El Niño returned to the spotlight in 2026 e, this time, with signs that it can reach exceptional intensity. In your most recent update, published in 13 of August, the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) points out more than 90% de probabilidade de um El Niño muito forte entre […]
Harvest Plan 2026/2027: What changes for those seeking rural credit and sustainability

The Safra Plan is the main public policy to encourage Brazilian agribusiness. With each new edition, rural producers, cooperatives and companies await the announcement of resources allocated to financing production, investments and modernization of properties. In editing 2026/2027, the Federal Government announced more than R$ 610 billions in resources for corporate agriculture […]
CBAM: actual values or default values? Understand the impacts for exporters

As the definitive phase of the Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism approaches (CBAM), companies that export to the European Union now face a decision that could influence their costs and competitiveness: declare embodied emissions using standard values or actual values. Although both options are provided for by regulation, understand the […]
ESG without reliable data: the biggest hidden risk of sustainability reporting

The pressure for transparency has never been greater. In the last years, investors, customers, Financial institutions and regulatory bodies began to demand increasingly consistent and verifiable environmental information from organizations. At the same time, topics such as climate change, emissions management, traceability and sustainability reporting gained space in corporate strategies. In this case, not enough […]
From agriculture to clean energy: why Brazil is on the global low-carbon industry radar

The transition to a low-carbon economy is no longer just an environmental agenda and has become a strategic position in economic development agendas around the world.. A new survey from the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), supported by the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA), shows that investments in low-carbon industrial projects are […]
New CONAMA Resolution Proposal Creates the Pollutant Emissions and Transfer Registry (RETP): What companies need to know

Environmental transparency and pollutant management gain new momentum in Brazil The National Environmental Council (CONAMA) put up for public consultation a proposal for a resolution establishing the Pollutant Emissions and Transfer Registry (RETP), an initiative that could represent an important advance in Brazilian environmental management. The proposal seeks to create a system […]
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, […]
PGRS and PGRSS: Strategic Solutions for Waste Management

Solid waste management is one of the fundamental pillars to ensure the sustainability and legal compliance of any company. O PGRS (Solid Waste Management Plan) and the PGRSS (Health Services Waste Management Plan) are mandatory and technical instruments that help in the segregation, transport, environmentally friendly storage and disposal […]
Carbon market in Brazil: the SBCE and the impact of global pricing for agribusiness and bioenergy

The transition to a low-carbon economy is redefining the rules of international trade. In 2026, This movement gains strength in Brazil with the consolidation of the Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System (SBCE), which inaugurates a new economic logic based on carbon pricing. More than an agenda […]
Traceability in agriculture and EUDR: from health requirements to strategic market factor

Traceability in Brazilian agribusiness is undergoing a structural change. What was previously treated mostly as a sanitary or regulatory requirement is now, in 2026, to occupy a central position in the market access and value generation strategy. This movement is driven by increasing international demands for transparency, food safety and compliance […]
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 […]
SAF and ISCC EU 205: how the Book model works & Claim and the future of aviation fuels

Aviation Decarbonization and the Role of SAF The aviation industry faces one of the biggest challenges when it comes to decarbonization. Despite representing a significant part of greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to sustainable alternatives in this sector remains slow, mainly due to technological limitations and the necessary infrastructure. Nonetheless, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nature and Biodiversity – Reports and Disclosure – TFND

The Working Group on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) developed a set of recommendations and disclosure guidelines that encourage and enable companies to evaluate, report and act on their dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities related to nature. The recommendations and guidance will enable businesses and finance […]
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 […]
Regulation of the Carbon Market in Brazil

The Brazilian Senate approved on the day 4/10 the law project 412/2022, marking a significant advance in the regulation of the carbon market in the country. The initiative aims to integrate the voluntary carbon market with the regulated market, establishing criteria and limits for companies and individuals that emit above 10 thousand tons of carbon dioxide […]
Boeing and RSB Identify Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa to Develop SAF

RSB and Boeing join forces to boost SAF in Sub-Saharan Africa On the day 13 september 2023, the Round Table on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), with the support of Boeing, presented a groundbreaking study at the Africa Aviation Summit, highlighting the potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production (PURE) and other biomaterials in […]
SAF is RSB: Two Paths to Aviation Sustainability

Aviation is an important sector of the global economy, but it is also one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases (GEE). As discussed in the previously published article, to reduce your emissions, the sector is investing in new technologies, like SAF, o Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or Sustainable Aviation Fuel. SAF is a […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (PURE): Towards a More Sustainable Aviation

The aviation industry faces significant challenges when it comes to environmental sustainability. Carbon emissions from flight operations have a considerable impact on the environment. In 2020, civil aviation was responsible for 2,4% of global GHG emissions. To mitigate the environmental impacts of aviation, emissions need to be reduced […]
Circular Economy and the Transformative Potential in the Brazilian Sugar-Energy Sector

The circular economy has emerged as an urgent response to the global challenges of finite resources and environmental pollution. It seeks to minimize waste, promote reuse, recycling and rethink the entire life cycle of products. In the context of Brazil, a country that plays a crucial role in the production of biofuels, like ethanol from […]
Amazon Summit 2023: an important step towards protecting the forest

The Amazon Summit 2023, held in Belém, no stop, in the days 8 e 9 of August, It was a historic event for the region.. The date, with the participation of heads of state from the eight countries that make up the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (FATHER), aimed to discuss the situation […]
OECD Handbook – Due Diligence in Agricultural Supply Chains

After 3 years of hard work, drafts, interviews and consultations with companies, governments, NGOs and others, the launch of the OECD-FAO Business Manual on Deforestation and Due Diligence in Agricultural Supply Chains was announced. The ad was posted by Tomislav Ivančić, Global Consultant, responsible for UN/FAO Agricultural Supply Chains (Organization of Nations […]
Green Cities: Building a Sustainable Future

Until 2030 near 60% of the world's population will be living in urban centers – it is necessary to evaluate and transform these spaces. Cities are the vital centers of modern life, but they are also major consumers of natural resources and responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions. Nonetheless, one […]
Plans for Implementing the Global Framework for Biological Diversity

In a historic decision, the Board of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) approved plans to establish an innovative new fund to fund the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biological Diversity Framework. This fund represents an important milestone in the protection and conservation of biodiversity around the world., aiming […]



