The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises: A Detailed Look at Responsible Business Conduct
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are a set of principles and standards that aim to promote responsible business conduct in a global context.. Since its creation in 1976, the Guidelines have undergone several updates to suit the changing business landscape and emerging challenges. the latest version, adopted […]
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: A New Age of Accountability
The adoption of the new EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence marks a turning point in corporate governance within the European Union (EU). the directive, based on French laws on duty of care and anti-corruption (Sapin II), establishes comprehensive rules that promote corporate responsibility. The directive applies […]
RenovaBio: The Largest Decarbonization Program in the World
In day 29 from May of 2023 took place at the Federal University of Lavras, at the gym “RenovaBio: The Largest Decarbonization Program in the World”, taught by Professor Dr.. Rafael Perón Castro, G-Oil Tutor- Study Group on Oleaginous Plants, Vegetable Oils, Fats and Biofuels. In this, the entire history and trajectory of use and distribution was passed on […]
CCB Program Biodiversity Indicators and Criteria
The topic of biodiversity addressed in the CCB Standards Version 3.1, is the last of the three pillars of the sustainable development approach, alongside climate and community issues. The document establishes criteria and indicators for assessing biodiversity in development projects and provides guidelines for its conservation and responsible management.. B1. BIODIVERSITY IN […]
CCB Program Community Indicators and Criteria
The “Community” section of the Climate Standards, Community and Biodiversity presents a series of criteria, that revolve around the requirement that certified projects respect the rights of local communities and work collaboratively with them to promote sustainable land use practices. CM1. SCENARIO OF COMMUNITIES IN THE ABSENCE OF PROJECT […]
CCB Program
Climate Rules, Community and Biodiversity (CCB Standards) are a set of guidelines for designing and evaluating land management and carbon offset projects that aim to combat climate change, support local communities and protect biodiversity. The CCB Standards were developed by a coalition of organizations, incluindo a Rainforest Alliance, […]
Sustainable Agriculture – Agricultural Crop Rotation
Sustainable agriculture is an agricultural model that aims to meet current needs for food production, fiber and energy, without compromising the ability of future generations to produce in the same way. This model aims to preserve natural resources, such as soil, water and biodiversity, in addition to ensuring food security, the Justice […]
Siltation and Impact on Water Resources – Sustainable Solutions
Siltation is a phenomenon that occurs when rivers, lakes or other bodies of water are filled with sediment and other materials that settle to the bottom. This can be caused by several reasons., like deforestation, soil erosion, construction of dams and human activities in general. Silting is a serious problem that affects the […]
EU RED II and Socio-environmental Certifications
Some environmental certification standards comply with the European Directive and are adapting to the new certification approach for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). Some of the standards that can be cited are Bonsucro, ISCC, RSPO and RSB, that including, with the exception of RSPO, were discussed previously on the biO3 blog in exclusive texts, […]
European Biofuels Directive – I RED II
Approved by the European Parliament, the new Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), It is a document that establishes a goal of 32% of energy from renewable sources in the European Union to 2030. The Commission's original proposal did not include a transport target, that was introduced by lawmakers in the final agreement: Member States must demand […]
Waste Management Consulting Services
by definition, Waste is everything that is not used in human activities, from industries, businesses and residences. solid waste, as the name says, are unused materials that are in the solid state. “Current leaders have a critical role in waste management, due to the direct and indirect impacts that they can cause […]
PGRS - Solid Waste Management Plan – SP
In day 15 december 2022 CETESB approved board decision no. 130/2022 which establishes the Term of Reference for the preparation of the Solid Waste Management Plan (PGRS) within the scope of the environmental licensing of the state of São Paulo. Pursuant to Article 1 of the Board Decision, the Term of Reference […]
Consulting Services and Social and Environmental Certifications / I RED
biO3 is a consulting company that was born with the objective of offering solutions in the environment and sustainability guided by science and innovation, aiming to contribute to sustainable development and positively impact society. We operate in different areas, one of them being socio-environmental certifications. Certifications are tools to communicate to stakeholders that the organization […]
ISCC certification
The biomass used for the production of biofuels must be produced sustainably. This means that the production of biomass/biofuels must follow the best environmental practices, social and economic. Areas that have high biodiversity value or rich in carbon, that serve to protect endangered or vulnerable species, or that are of importance […]
Updates to Principle 5 of the Bonsucro Production Standard
The last principle of the Bonsucro Production Standard to be updated is the principle 5. It is noteworthy that this is literally the last principle to be presented in the version 5.1, but in the version 4.2 the beginning would still remain 6. In both versions, the principle is “Continuously improve other key areas of activities”. The changes […]
Updates to Principle 4 of the Bonsucro Production Standard
about the principle 4 of the Bonsucro Production Standard v5.1, it can be said that the same remained similar initially, now being introduced as “Actively manage ecosystem services and biodiversity”. The criterion 4.1, which in the previous version was “to assess the impacts of sugarcane enterprises on biodiversity and ecosystem services”, now it's "Protect […]
Updates to Principle 3 of the Bonsucro Production Standard
The beginning 3 of the Bonsucro Production standard in the version 5.1 is “Manage input, production and processing efficiencies to improve sustainability”. If continued reading the most recent Pattern, it can be seen that the criterion 3.1 remained similar, consists of “monitoring the efficiency of the production and process, measure the impacts of […]
Updates to Principle 2 of the Bonsucro Production Standard
In the last post on the biO3 blog, Bonsucro Production Standard V5.1 was introduced and some changes were introduced. The intention now is to continue and explain changes that occurred in the Principle 2. On v4.2, the beginning 2 is “Respect Human Rights and Labor Standards”, and in v5.1 “Respect Labor Rights and Standards […]
Bonsucro Production Standard Updates
In the month of March 2022, the Bonsucro certification system provided training on the technical parameters of the Bonsucro Production standard version 5.1 of your publication. Bonsucro understands that learning and development are fundamental for an organization to develop in terms of sustainability / ESG. Thus, Bonsucro encourages […]
NET Zero: a global commitment
In general, the term Net Zero means reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, aiming to reach zero emissions by the middle of the century. The full expression is net zero carbon emissions (zero net carbon emissions, in free translation). The ultimate goal is to stop global warming., in a hit form […]
COP-27: The World's Largest Climate Change Summit
The United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2022, organized by the UN, will occur for the 27th time of days 6 a 18 from November, in the city of Sharm El Sheikh, in Egypt. COP-27 is the most important and largest event ever held on the topic of climate change. This highlights the purpose of […]
Bonsucro Global Week 2022
Bonsucro is the leading global sustainability platform and standard for sugarcane, one of the most important cultures in the world. Its purpose is to collectively accelerate the production and sustainable uses of sugarcane. Between the days 17 e 20 of October, Bonsucro Global Week will take place, in the city of Ribeirao Preto, SP, counting days […]
ANNUAL CONFERENCE RSB 2022
A sigla RSB (Roundtable on Sustainable Biomateriais – Mesa redonda sobre biomateriais sustentáveis) is a global organization of independent multistakeholders driving the development of a circular economy on a global scale based on sustainable solutions, standard certification and collaborative partnerships. Furthermore, fornecem soluções que contribuem para o alcance nos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável […]
Circular Economy in Agriculture
Circular economy in agriculture According to French scientist Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794) circular economy in agriculture: “circular economy in agriculture, circular economy in agriculture, circular economy in agriculture”, circular economy in agriculture. A more sustainable production system that minimizes environmental impacts is the system […]
Knowing more about Green Bonds
Investing in a green and sustainable way with Green Bonds If you are a regular reader of the BiO3 consultancy blog or are a person/company that is aware of the news both in the agro market and in investments in the financial market, you have already heard about the “Green Bounds”. Otherwise, get ready to become! In […]
Understanding forestry
Forestry, science that studies natural and artificial ways of exploiting forests Silviculture is the science that studies natural and artificial ways of restoring and improving forest stand, to meet market requirements. This study can be applied to maintenance, in the use and conscientious use of forests. We can divide-the […]
Knowing the RSB standard
RSB – Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials, Simplicity recognized worldwide The acronym RSB (Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials – Roundtable on sustainable biomaterials in a free translation) is a global organization of independent multistakeholders driving the development of a circular economy on a global scale based on sustainable solutions, standard certification and […]
Study reveals the state of air quality and shows how the topic is neglected in Brazil
A silent epidemic that kills about 51 thousand Brazilians every year and for which the vaccine are well developed and implemented public policies. Air pollution cannot remain a silent problem, with a national policy that has no targets for reducing pollutant emissions, is not implemented, in addition […]
Green economy has the potential to generate millions of jobs in Latin America
The green economy has the potential to generate millions of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean and reduce labor costs arising from modern environmental problems., like climate change, on the exploitation of natural resources and the pollution of ecosystems, the estimate is from the report of the International Labor Organization (ILO). O estudo “Perspectivas Sociais e de […]
Reconcile capitalism and ecology? Let's listen to Ignacy Sachs
Born in Warsaw in 1927, Ignacy Sachs grew up and studied economics in Brazil during World War II. He worked in the Polish diplomatic services in India in the late years. 50, before returning to Poland. He left this country in 1968 and entered the School of Advanced Studies in Paris (the current EHESS – […]