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, biocombustíveis e outros […]
Sustainability with green steel
Nós da biO3 Meio Ambiente e Sustentabilidade trabalhamos para criar um futuro melhor. Neste artigo estamos explorando o aço verde e o carvão vegetal. Eles são boas opções ecológicas para a indústria siderúrgica. A produção tradicional de aço afeta muito o meio ambiente. Mas o aço verde é uma alternativa que ajuda muito. Ele diminui […]
Regulated carbon market: Opportunities and Challenges
O mercado global de carbono atingiu US$ 900 billions in 2023. Nonetheless, only 12% desse valor está ligado a sistemas regulados. No brazil, a urgência para a descarbonização aumentou com a Lei 15.042/24. Ela estabelece o Mercado de Carbono regulado, o Sistema Brasileiro de Comércio de Emissões (SBCE). O SBCE, criado pela Lei 15.042/24, […]
Carbon market quiz: Lei nº 15.042/2024
O artigo ‘Quiz do Mercado de Carbono: Lei nº 15.042/2024’ busca explorar, de maneira interativa e informativa, os principais aspectos dessa importante legislação. Por meio de perguntas e respostas, o quiz tem como objetivo ampliar o conhecimento sobre as diretrizes do mercado de carbono, a troca de créditos e a promoção de práticas sustentáveis, convidando […]
CBAM and Carbon Credits: A Path to Sustainable Commerce
The Frontier Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and carbon credits are revolutionizing sustainable trade, offering a new approach to reducing global emissions. By integrating these tools, the European Union seeks to level the playing field, ensuring imported products meet the same rigorous environmental standards as domestic products. It is […]
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. Através dessa […]
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, assegurando transparência […]
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. O programa é vital ao Brasil e em […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
GHG Protocol and the GHG Project – Part 2
In this article, let's explore some more concepts of the process involved in a GHG Project, the concept of ESG within organizations and also an overview of ISO 14065 e 14066 that complement the GHG Protocol. The concepts of Level of Trust and Materiality The level of trust is the degree of credibility that […]
GHG Protocol, the GHG Project and ISO Standards
In this article we will explore a little the framework of standards that guide the GHG Protocol and the GHG Project, giving a panel on ISO standards and how they create a regulatory ecosystem that helps and guides Inventory Organizations, Verification and Accreditation Bodies. What is ABNT ISO […]
GHG Protocol – Ciclo 2024 and the Carbon Inventory
In this article we will briefly talk about the training present in the Cycle 2024 from FGV – EAESP and we will give more details about Carbon Inventories, your specifications, points of attention and challenges. We will also talk about its execution principles and the classification of inventories, depending on its complexity. FGV EAESP and training in this area The Center […]
GHG Protocol – Basic Definitions and Main Points
In this article we will explore the basic definitions and main points of the GHG Protocol, of its main actors and respective responsibilities and also begin detailing the verification processes and requirements, in addition to briefly answering why you should look for this inventory. The Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Protocol Plan (GHG Protocol) was released […]
RSB Principles and Criteria V4 Part 2
The five-year review of the RSB published in 19 december 2023 brought updates of principles and criteria in accordance with Good Practices adopted by NGOs, Business, regulatory agencies and updated standards followed around the world, as defined in the scope of the document transcribed below: “A Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is an organization […]
Principles and Criteria of the RSB Version 4
A RSB (Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials), initiative that brings together more than 130 industry leaders, environmental organizations, civil society, academic institutions and government bodies other than the UN, now set in 16/11/2023 revisions to the Principles and Criteria (P&C) from RSB version 4 (published in final version on the date of 19/12/2023). About RSB RSB […]