ISCC Regional Stakeholder Committee – North America
Upcoming Regional Stakeholder Meeting
18 November 2025 – Save the date
Hybrid Meeting – Nashville
Co-Chairs of the Committee
- Justine Raftis, Canadian Canola Growers Association
- Don Scott (SCS Global Services)
About the Regional Stakeholder Committee
As part of our commitment to advancing sustainability in the region, within the ISCC Stakeholder Committee, ISCC brings stakeholders from various industries to collaborate on environmental and social responsibility topics. This committee plays a crucial role in shaping the sustainable future of North America, addressing key issues, and promoting responsible practices in this dynamic and diverse market.
Meet the Committee’s Chairs
13th Regional Stakeholder Meeting North America
13 November 2024, Hybrid Meeting, Online & Chicago
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our ISCC Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America in Chicago! The event welcomed over 75 onsite participants in Chicago and further 80 online participants and featured more than 20 expert speakers.
Discussions spanned a variety of topics, with a special focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Carbon Footprint Certification, and RFNBOs – topics that are currently central to sustainability conversations. This underscores the importance of convening industry leaders from around the world. We are also pleased to introduce our newly elected Co-Chair Justine Raftis. She will be Co-Chair together with Don Scott. Thank you for your support and dedication!
Presentations from the 13th Meeting
Sustainability Requirements in Global and NA Markets and ISCC’s Role as Solution Provider – Dr Norbert Schmitz Managing Director, ISCC, Germany
1.1 MB
Overview and Update ISCC PLUS – Dr Jan Henke, Director ISCC & Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany
3.1 MB
Overview of Recycling Rates and Regulations in the US – Adam Peer, Senior Director, Packaging & Consumer Products Markets American Chemistry Council, US
572.4 KB
Panel Discussion – Shaping Recycling Targets and the Role Certification Embodies – Shannon Milburn, ExxonMobil, US
1.1 MB
Panel Discussion – Shaping Recycling Targets and the Role Certification Embodies – Dr Chris Miller, Arkema, US
2.4 MB
Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR)- Verification and Certification – Francis Jacques, Coordination Officer Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Canada.
432.3 KB
Certification and GHG Calculations of Climate Smart Practices for Biofuels – Steffen Mueller, PhD, Principal Economist Energy Resources Centre, University of Illinois, Chicago, US.
1.4 MB
Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs) – Sonia Rando Matos,ISCC Co-Chair Technical Committee RFNBOs & Supply Chain Manager, Air Products, US.
763.5 KB
Update on Certification Solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) & Sustainable Marine Fuels (SMF) – Dr Norbert Schmitz Managing Director, ISCC, Germany.
1.7 MB
Ability of Low Carbon Intensity Corn for SAF to Serve Global Markets – US Grains Council and UIC, Chicago, US
852.2 KB
SAF Production & Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) – Jennifer Aurandt-Pilgrim, PhD, VP R&D and Innovation, Marquis Energy, US
5.9 MB
Implementation of the IRA’s SAF Blender’s Tax Credit & FAST Grants – Prem Lobo, Energy Division Manager, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US.
1.6 MB
Panel Discussion – Overcoming Key Challenges on the Way of Scaling up SAF – Prem Lobo, Energy Division Manager, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US
276.1 KB
Panel Discussion – Overcoming Key Challenges on the Way of Scaling up SAF – Melita Kyriakou, bp, US
411.0 KB
Panel Discussion – Overcoming Key Challenges on the Way of Scaling up SAF – Alex Menotti, Lanza Jet, US
271.3 KB
Panel Discussion – Overcoming Key Challenges on the Way of Scaling up SAF – Andrea Ayala, United Airlines, US
263.8 KB
Certification Body Insights- Practical Implementation of ISCC across North America – Robert Demianew, President, Control Union, US
1.3 MB
12th Regional Stakeholder Meeting North America
14 November 2023, Hybrid Meeting, Online & New Orleans
Presentations from the 12th Meeting
ISCC Updates and Recent Developments in the NA Market, Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director – ISCC
4.3 MB
Fit For 55 and RED III: State of Play and Impact on Markets, Dr Rob Vierhout, Board Member – ISCC Association
2.7 MB
How to Address the Requirements of the New EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director – ISCC
2.5 MB
Key Events in North America Impacting Supply Chains and Low Carbon Fuel Markets, Chris Vervaet, Executive Director – Canadian Oilseed Processors Association
953.3 KB
Biofuels Certification: Chances and Challenges in North America, Don Scott, Program Manager Biofuels – SCS Global Services
985.8 KB
Land Use Change: New Insights, Steffen Mueller, PhD Principal Economist – Energy Resources Center University of Illinois Chicago
3.3 MB
SAF Production from Corn Ethanol, Chris Bliley, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs – Growth Energy
5.8 MB
Market-Based Incentives for Fuel Carbon Intensity Reductions, Sarah Filus , Manager of Carbon Solutions – Eco-Energy
3.5 MB
ISCC Certification Solutions for SAF: Spotlight on North America, Thomas Bock, System Manager & Team Lead Aviation & Maritime – ISCC
3.2 MB
US Approach and Policy Outline to Stimulate SAF – Characteristics and Distinctions against the EU and Other Regions, Azim Norazmi, Manager Climate Policy, Sustainability & Economics – Policy & Standards – IATA
869.4 KB
GREET SAF Overview, Steffen Mueller, PhD Principal Economist – Energy Resources Center University of Illinois Chicago
3.5 MB
Carbon Credits in Voluntary Markets, Benjamin Munzel, Senior Manager – ClimatePal
3.2 MB
ISCC PLUS for the Circular Economy and Bioeconomy, Dr Jan Henke, Director – ISCC & MEO Carbon Solutions
2.5 MB
Scaling up Alternative Materials with Chemical Recycling, Dayton Street, PhD Senior Application Development Scientist – Eastman
4.7 MB
Leverage of ISCC Certified Products in the North American Market, Dan Fitzgerald, PhD Senior Director of Product Sustainability – Stanley Black & Decker
1.8 MB
How to Create Credible Claims and Prevent Potential Greenwashing, Jasmin Brinkmann, Team Lead Licensing, Logos & Claims – ISCC
8.4 MB
11th Regional Stakeholder Meeting North America
9 November 2022, Hybrid Meeting, Online & Chicago
Presentations from the 11th Meeting
ISCC Certification – Processing Unit Case Study – Don Scott, SCS Global Services, USA
605.7 KB
Boosting Renewable Energy for Transport: State of Play on EU Plans – Rob Vierhout, Team VoF, Belgium
689.8 KB
Growing Demand for Low Carbon Fuels: Opportunities for the Canola Value Chain – Chris Vervaet, Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, Canada
466.4 KB
ISCC for Emerging Markets: Aviation (SAF) – Thomas Bock, ISCC System, Germany
1.0 MB
New Modeling Framework to Improve SAF iLUC Values – Dr Steffen Mueller, Energy Resources Center, University of Illinois, USA
1.8 MB
National Academies of Science LCA Report: Implications for Verification – Dr Steffen Mueller, Energy Resources Center, University of Illinois, USA
1.2 MB
American Lung Association’s Efforts to Support Sustainable Transportation Fuels – Angela Tin, Clean Air Initiatives, American Lung Association, USA
2.2 MB
Carbon Credits Certification for the Voluntary Carbon Market – Dr Claudia Bulgheroni, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany
3.0 MB
ISCC PLUS for the Circular Economy and Bioeconomy – Dr Jan Henke, ISCC System, Germany
3.9 MB
A Practical Example of an ISCC PLUS Certification as a Converter – Robert Flores, Berry Global, USA
1.1 MB
10th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America
16 November 2021, Virtual Meeting
9th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America
November 23, 2020, Virtual Meeting
8th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America
November 19, 2019, Las Vegas, USA
7th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America
November 27, 2018, Las Vegas, USA
6th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America
December 05, 2017, Las Vegas, USA
5th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America
September 29, 2016, Las Vegas, USA
4th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America
June 24, 2015, Miami, USA
3rd Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America
July 09, 2014, Chicago, USA
2nd Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America
July 09, 2013, Chicago, USA
1st Regional Stakeholder Meeting – North America
November 27, 2012, Minneapolis, USA