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 […]
ISCC biodiesel GHG inventory: from field to production
Taking a GHG ISCC inventory for a biodiesel producer requires a life cycle view (LCA) and simultaneous compliance with calculation rules, traceability and verification. At ISCC EU (and also at ISCC PLUS, if applicable), the method follows the structure of RED II, adding the steps e and c (crop), he (change […]
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 Certification Scenario in Brazil and around the world!
If you need a map of ISCC certifications in Brazil and around the world — covering ISCC EU (energy/fuels aligned with RED III), ISCC PLUS (circular economy and bioeconomy) and ISCC CORSIA (sustainable aviation fuel) — this guide brings together official sources, explains where to look for “live” numbers, how to compare by scope/activity and […]
Bonsucro in Brazil: evolution, key numbers and what changes until 2026
If you are looking for a reliable overview of Bonsucro's history in Brazil — with official data, clippings by activity (production vs.. chain of custody), regulatory turns (EU-RED v3.0, BPS v5.2, Protocol v7.0) and what to prioritize towards 2026 — this article organizes everything in one place, with primary source links to […]
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 […]
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 […]
ISCC GHG x GHG Protocol: Essential Differences
ISCC GHG x GHG Protocol: what changes and when to use each one If you work with biofuels or corporate inventories, sooner or later you will come across the comparison between the ISCC GHG calculator and the GHG Protocol. Although both deal with greenhouse gas emissions (GEE), They solve different problems, with […]
Text Guide for GHG Corsia
LSF calculation (LCF), LCA and TKA in CORSIA The GHG ISCC CORSIA methodology is the most used standard to calculate, report and audit life cycle emissions (LCA) sustainable aviation fuels (PURE). This guide explains, clearly, like LSf (sometimes called “LCF” in internal spreadsheets) is obtained […]
RSPO and Bonsucro in palm biofuels
The conversation around RSPO and Bonsucro in palm biofuels has gained momentum as buyers and investors seek to standardize social and environmental criteria across disparate supply chains (palm and cane). This article explains how RSPO frames the production of palm oil used as an input for biodiesel/hefa, and how this relates to the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
RSB's GHG calculator: Sustainability and compliance
RSB's GHG calculator developed by Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), It is an indispensable tool for the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions (GEE). Essential in the transition to a low carbon economy, The calculator stands out for the rigor and transparency, supporting organizations that operate with biomass, biofuels and others […]
Sustainability with green steel
We at Bio3 Environment and Sustainability work to create a better future. In this article we are exploring green steel and charcoal. They are good ecological options for the steel industry. Traditional steel production greatly affects the environment. But green steel is an alternative that helps a lot. It decreases […]
Regulated carbon market: Opportunities and Challenges
The global carbon market has reached US $ 900 billions in 2023. Nonetheless, only 12% of this value is linked to regulated systems. No brazil, the urgency for decarbonization increased by the law 15.042/24. It establishes the regulated carbon market, The Brazilian Emissions Trade System (SBCE). About SBCE, Created by law 15.042/24, […]
Changes in the Bonsucro Eu-Red V2.1 and Red III standard
Sustainability of sugarcane in focus: in April 2024, Bonsucro launched the version 2.1 of the Bonsucro Eu-Red standard, allowing supply chain plants and operators to meet sustainability requirements for biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass Fuels, according to the European Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001 (Red2). This update brings significant changes and […]
Cebrace – ISO certification 50001 – Energy Management System
A Cebrace, Leader in the Plan Glass Sector in Brazil, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by implementing ISO certification 50001 on brown: Sustainable Energy Management. This international standard focuses on efficient energy management, promoting practices that reduce consumption and improve the energy performance of companies. The consultancy was […]
Purcom and the ISCC Plus
A PURCOM, leading polyurethane company, achieved ISCC Plus certification with the support of EXP4 consultancy and biO3 environment and sustainability. This recognition, based on the concept of mass balance, reinforces PURCOM's commitment to sustainability, ensuring traceability and transparency throughout the production chain. Through this […]
VALGROUP, ISCC Plus and the Circular Economy
A VALGROUP, a leading company in the production sector, plastic processing and recycling, recently adopted ISCC Plus certification to ensure sustainability in its processes. ISCC Plus is a widely recognized certification system, which uses the mass balance approach to attribute raw material inputs to product output, ensuring transparency […]
Emissions Inventory: How the GHG Protocol Transforms Brazil
In the growing scenario of environmental awareness, the GHG Protocol emerges as an essential tool for Brazil. By providing an accurate inventory of greenhouse gas emissions, it not only increases transparency, but also promotes strategic and effective actions to reduce emissions. The program is vital to Brazil and in […]
ISCC Plus and the Circular Economy
The ISCC Plus Certificate is a voluntary program related to bioeconomics and the circular economy for food, feed, chemical products, plastics, packaging, Textiles and renewable raw materials obtained from the process of using renewable energy sources that cover the same requirements as ISCC Certification, but it can be adapted to meet the […]
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, […]