Text Guide for GHG Corsia
LSF calculation (LCF), LCA e ATJ no CORSIA A metodologia GHG ISCC CORSIA é o padrão mais usado para calcular, report and audit life cycle emissions (LCA) sustainable aviation fuels (PURE). This guide explains, clearly, como o LSf (sometimes called “LCF” in internal spreadsheets) é obtido […]
RSPO and Bonsucro in palm biofuels
A conversa sobre RSPO e Bonsucro nos biocombustíveis de palma ganhou força à medida que compradores e investidores buscam padronizar critérios socioambientais entre cadeias de suprimento distintas (palm and cane). This article explains how RSPO frames the production of palm oil used as an input for biodiesel/hefa, e como isso se relaciona com o […]
Palm Biofuels: Characteristics and Perspectives in Brazil
Por que a palma é estratégica para combustíveis avançados A produção de óleo de palma gera, 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). As orientações ISCC […]
ISCC CORSIA: 500 certifications and the future of sustainable aviation
ISCC CORSIA: Frame of 500 certificações reforça relevância global e aponta perspectivas promissoras ISCC CORSIA é um dos principais sistemas de certificação voltados à redução de emissões de gases de efeito estufa no setor da aviação internacional. in May of 2025, to ISCC certifier (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) reached a significant milestone: 500 certifications […]
Carbon credits and the new law
1. Introduction Carbon credits and environmental compensation have been gaining prominence as essential mechanisms in the fight against climate change. These instruments allow to quantify, reduce or neutralize greenhouse gas emissions and are being regulated more clearly in Brazil with the law 15.042/2024. At the same time, The alert grows […]
ANP UPDATE 758/2018 – Reformulated renovation
A base normativa que sustenta o RenovaBio A Resolução ANP 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, o RenovaBio. Com foco na eficiência energético-ambiental, […]
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, […]
Corporate decarbonization: The role of companies in the transition to a sustainable economy
Corporate decarbonization has become a strategic priority for companies that seek to align with global sustainability goals. In 2025, with the imminent realization of COP30 in Brazil, The pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GEE) intensified, requiring concrete actions of the business sector. Understanding the corporate decarbonization to corporate decarbonization refers to the […]
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, […]
Decarbonization Technologies: Strategies and implementations
INTRODUCTION The decarbonization has become a global imperative in the fight against climate change. With increasing environmental concerns and international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, several countries and companies are investing in innovative technologies to minimize carbon footprint. Main decarbonization technologies 1. Renewable energy solar energy […]
Decarbonization in Brazil in 2025: advances, challenges and perspectives
The decarbonization of the Brazilian economy in 2025 advances as a strategic priority to face the climate crisis, Promote technological innovation and attract sustainable investments. The country, with its energy matrix already mostly cleaned - highlighting hydroelectric, wind, Solar and Biomass - has been positioned singularly on the international scene, but still faces […]
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, […]
Carbon market quiz: Lei nº 15.042/2024
The article ‘Quiz of the carbon market: Lei nº 15.042/2024’ seeks to explore, in an interactive and informative way, the main aspects of this important legislation. Through questions and answers, Quiz aims to broaden knowledge about the carbon market guidelines, the exchange of credits and the promotion of sustainable practices, inviting […]
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). Essa atualização traz mudanças significativas e […]
ISCC RFNBO and Green Hydrogen – Energy Revolution
With the preconception of the ISCC methodology I in the certification of the Green Hydrogen Plant of the company Grøn BRINT A/S, of Danish, In July this year, certification for renewable fuels of non -biological origin (RFNBOs), Stops widely to become a reality not only in the European Union, but also in the rest of the […]
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 […]
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. 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. O programa é vital ao Brasil e em […]
ETS EU and adaptation to CBAM
As the deadline for the transition period imposed by the EU ETS of December 2025, It is necessary for Brazilian companies to adapt to the new rules, since many companies do not know that by having a cleaner energy matrix, the Brazilian product can already have a competitive advantage over several […]
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, […]
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 […]