Regional Stakeholder Meeting Latin America
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Chair of the Regional Stakeholder Committee:
Alejandra Rueda Zarate (NES Naturaleza)
14th Regional Stakeholder Meeting Latin America
22 June 2022, Online Event
182 participants took part in a day of discussion, feedback and learning. A huge thank you to all attendees and speakers! The event brought together companies from across the value chain operating in the Americas, as well as consultancies and NGOs, resulting in an interesting mix of topics: We heard about current and upcoming EU regulations and directives, experiences with ISCC PLUS certification for palm oil and packaging materials, the opportunities that ISCC CORSIA certification holds for the Latin American market and how biodiversity conservation must be a top priority in all economic activities. Find the presentations below.
Presentations
- Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director ISCC, Germany
Latest Developments of ISCC - Felipe Carazo, Head of Public Sector Engagement, Tropical Forest Alliance, Costa Rica
Benefits of Sustainability Certification – An NGO’s Perspective
- Dr Rob Vierhout, Board Member ISCC, ISCC Association
EU Regulations and Fit for 55 - Dr Jan Henke, Director, ISCC System, Germany
ISCC PLUS Certification of the Circular and Bioeconomy - Suyapa Diaz, ISO Coordinator, Grupo Jaremar, Honduras
ISCC PLUS Certification of a Palm Oil Producer - Robert Flores, Vice President of Sustainability, Berry Global, USA
Opportunities for Certified Packaging - Miguel Jose Tejada Iraizoz, CEO, Energy Sustainability & Markets, Spain
Practical Experiences of ISCC Certification - Marion Hammerl, Managing Director and Programme Manager, Lake Constance Foundation, Germany
An NGO’s Point of View Biodiversity Improvement - Herbert Davila, Commercial Manager Latam, Golden Agri, Colombia
Opportunities from a Trading Point of View - Pedro Ruano, Renewable Energy Promoter, Palmeras de las Costa Shareholder, Colombia
ISCC CORSIA – Experiences in Latin America - Katia Masias Bröcker, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany
Upcoming Mandatory Due Diligence Regulations
Previous meetings:
12th meeting: 21 January 2020, Antigua (Guatemala)
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Presentations
- Dr Norbert Schmitz, ISCC
Benefits of ISCC Certification for Enterprises and Impact for Environment, Climate and Society - José Santiago Molina, Grepalma
No Deforestation Commitment of the Palm Oil Sector in Guatemala - Juan Carlos Fernandez, Central American Sugar Association
Sustainability Challenges in the Sugar Cane Sector in Central America - Dr Jan Henke, Meo Carbon Solutions
New Regulative Framework in the EU (RED II) – Opportunities for Latin America - Alex Guerra, Private Institute for Climate Change Research
Carbon Inventories and Carbon Footprint of the Sugar Industry - Maria Silvia Pineda, Association of Sugar Producers
Policy Framework and Innovations in the Sugar Industry - Alejandra Rueda, NES Naturaleza
Low ILUC CPO – Concept and Practical Approach for Verification - Jennifer Jimenez, Pantaleon
Sustainability and Carbon Emissions Requirements within International Markets - Karen Rosales, Grepalma
Sustainable Development in the Palm Industry - Erlin Geovany Benavides Pineda, Palmasa
Sustainability Commitment in Honduras - Rafael Rodriguez, IUCN
The role of Certification to Fulfil Sustainability Requirements – the View of an NGO - Juan Carlos Bastidas, Palmeiras
Latin America Market Perspective Along the Supply Chain - Maria Mercedes Sanchez, Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala
Benefits of Certification for the Rum Industry in Guatemala - Carlos Chinchilla, Aceites
The Real Case of Continuous Improvement of Sustainable Practices - Héctor Herrera, NaturAceites
Social Responsibility in the Palm Oil Sector - Alejandro Chacon, Grupo HAME
Reduction of Environmental Discharges, Opportunities Identification for Optimization and Productivity - Juan Luis Gomez, Ingenio Tulula
GHG Performance of Sugar Mills - Dr Jennifer Wiegel, Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT
Climate Change Impacts on Sugar Cane and other Crops in Latin America - Jose Romeo de Leon Arribas, Productos Bioenergéticos
Application of ISCC Certification for Different Markets - Dr Jan Henke, Meo Carbon Solutions
ISCC Solutions for the Circular and Bio-Based Economy - Dr Norbert Schmitz, ISCC
Certification Support with Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS)
11th meeting: 19 February 2019, Bogotá, Colombia
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Presentations:
- Dr. Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, ISCC, Germany
ISCC as Solution Provider for Sustainable Supply Chains - Dr. Jan Henke, Director, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany
New Regulative Framework in the EU (RED II) – Opportunities for Latin America - Carlos Mateus, Legal Director, National Biofuels Federation of Colombia, Colombia
The Future of Biofuels in Colombia - Dr. Jan Henke, Director, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany
Low iLUC Feedstock and Low iLUC Verification - Alejandra Rueda, Director, NES Naturaleza, Colombia
Potencial del aceite de palma de colombia como materia prima – bajo riesgo (iLUC) - Camila Cammaert, Sustainable Food Systems Coordinator, WWF, Colombia
Sistemas Alimentarios Sostenibles – los beneficios de los estándares globales en la protección de las reservas de carbono y la biodiversidad - Diego Pierrend, Sustainability Director, Oleoflores, Colombia
Proceso con Pequeños Productores - Roger Pineda, Director of Corporate Relations & Sustainability, Dinant, Honduras
Cadenas de Suministro Sostenible – CSS en Latinoamérica - Dario Alejandro Gularte Chapeton, Sustainability Manager, Palma Sur, Guatemala
Palma Sur certificada y miembro ISCC - Ignacio Falcone, Certifications Manager, PCU, Colombia
Certificación de desechos y procesamiento de residuos en América Latina - Valeria Franco, Commercial Manager, Thin Oil, United States
Requerimientos de certificación en mercados globales - Dr. Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, ISCC, Germany
Certification Support with Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS)
10th meeting: 06 March 2018, Bogotá, Colombia
Presentations
- Dr Norbert Schmitz, ISCC, Germany
Welcome addresses - Fabian Hernán Torres, Ministry of Environment, Colombia
Sustainable Low Carbon Fuel Certification for the Colombian Market (ES) - Cesar Alberto Rodriguez Páramo, Ministry of Agriculture, Colombia
Benefits of Biofuels to the Climate Change Commitments (ES) - Dr Jan Henke, ISCC, Germany
Low Carbon Fuel Regulation in North America and the EU - Carlos Mateus, National Biofuels Federation, Colombia
Biofuel Regulation and Certification Requirements in Latin America (ES) - Dr Jens Mesa-Dishington, Fedepalma, Colombia
Sustainability Requirements for Palm for the Food and Bioenergy Sector (ES) - Maria Goretti, Solidaridad, Colombia
Initiatives to boost Sustainability in the Palm Sector (ES) - Raul Garcia, C.I. Biocosta, Colombia
Palm Oil Market Case Study – Mill Certification in Colombia (ES) - Alexander Osorio, Hondupalma, Honduras
ISCC Certification of Palm Oil Mill and Plantation in Honduras (ES) - Margarita Gutierrez, The Nature Conservancy, Colombia
Major Ecological Sustainability Challenges in the Region - Matt Rudolf, SCS, United States
How to tackle Challenges with Land Ownership Rights and Social Issues - Dr Norbert Schmitz, ISCC, Germany
Update ISCC – Innovations to Increase Credibility and Efficiency - Dr Jan Henke, ISCC, Germany
Verification of Land Use Change and Risk Assessments. GRAS to Prepare for Certification - Alejandra Rueda, Nes Naturaleza, Colombia
Implementation of Sustainable Palm Oil Supply Chains – Case Latin America (ES) - Victor Allemandou, Greenea, France
Waste-Based Biodiesel Market in the EU-Opportunities for South-American Suppliers (ES) - Ignacio Falcone, Auditor, Control Union, Argentina
Certification of Waste and Residue Supply Chains (ES)
9th meeting: 28 October 2016, São Paulo, Brazil
8th meeting: 20 October 2015, São Paulo, Brazil
- Dr. Norbert Schmitz, Dr. Jan Henke, ISCC, Germany
Update ISCC and ISCC PLUS and regulatory framework conditions in Europe - Leandro Baumgarten, The Nature Consvervancy, Brazil
Deforestation – Upcoming Challenges for Brand Owners and Sustainability Certification in Brazil - Thalia Valtas, Nestle, Brazil
Responsible Sourcing - Rachel Glueck, UNICA, Brazil
The Sustainability Agenda of the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry - Ana Yaluff, ADM, Paraguay
Supply Chain Paraguay to Europe - Breno Paiva Brasil, Braskem, Brazil
Sustainable Supply Chains for Green PE (will be provided shortly) - Alejandra Rueada, Nes Naturaleza, Colombia
Palm Oil Agroindustry and Development of the Biofuels Market in Colombia - Elson Fernandes de Lima, Casa da Floresta, Brazil
Assessment of Biodiverse Grassland
7th meeting: 24 June Miami, USA
Joint meeting of the ISCC Regional Stakeholder Committees North America and Latin America.
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6th meeting: 10 September 2014, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Dr. Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, ISCC Germany
Update EU market developments for biofuels – Double counting and introduction of GHG quotas - Dr. Jan Henke, Director, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany
ISCC, ISCC PLUS and Non GMO module – Developments in South America - Timothy Venverloh, Sustainability Director, ADM USA
Challenges for a sustainable agriculture in South America - Prof. Carlos Clemente Cerri, University Sao Paulo, Brazil
GHG emissions of soybean production – results of the latest study - Leandro Baumgarten, Marcelo Matsumoto, The Nature Conservancy, Brazil
Mapping of risk and no go areas in Brazil - Pedro Pitzinger, Lead Auditor, Control Union, David Hughes, Managing Director, Traulenco, Argentina
Results of the Aapresid – ISCC Benchmark – Possible implications for farm audits - Marcio Nappo, Director, JBS, Brazil
Certification of animal fat based biodiesel - Mark Wolthuis, Managing Director, Argos Brazil
Export opportunities to the European market
5th meeting: 27 October 2013, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Discussion of issues to be addressed by the Regional Stakeholder Committee Latin America
- Dr. Norbert Schmitz and Dr. Jan Henke, ISCC
Update EU frameworks, ISCC&ISCC PLUS, waste&residues, biodiverse grassland - Carlos Chiavarini, PCU
Highly biodiverse grassland assessment on farms - Elson Fernandes de Lima, Casa da Floresta
Experience with biodiversity assessment of pasture land
4th meeting: 06 March 2013, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Around 70 participants from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile attended the fourth meeting of the ISCC Technical Committee Latin America on March 6 in Buenos Aires.
The experiences with ISCC certification in this region were discussed in detail, and departure points for improvements have been identified. The non- existing definition of highly biodivers grassland remains one of the main issues. Double counting and the implementation of the 36th Ordinance on the Implementation of the Federal Immission Control Act (36th BImSchV) were other focal points.
Amanda Cosenza from ADM do Brasil was elected as new chairwoman of the Technical Committee.
3rd meeting: 09 November 2011, São Paulo, Brazil
- Dr. Norbert Schmitz, ISCC
ISCC Meeting Technical Committee Latin America - Márcio Nappo, ADM do Brasil
Experience with Sustainability Certification in Practice - Dr. Thorsten Malchow, TÜV Rheinland
ISCC Audits for biodiesel based on soy beans, experience in Argentina - Alfredo Gonzalez, Control Union
Control Union World Group
2nd meeting: 05 May 2011, São Paulo, Brazil
Norbert Schmitz provided an update about the EC recognition process and most recent developments of the ISCC scheme. It was well received by the attendees that ISCC is used by more than 500 companies in 33 countries. Experience with ISCC implementation in Latin America has been presented by Marcio, supplemented by Vanda Nunes from SGS and João Pedro Pacheco from Control Union.
Critical issues for certification such as the definition of highly biodiverse grassland, storage and usage of agrochemicals, and uncertainties regarding the Brazilian Forest Code have been identified and being addressed in the discussion. A valuable insight on the Brazilian Forest Code matter was provided by Joao Campari, Director of the NGO TNC (The Nature Conservancy). Possible solutions for the critical matters have been discussed and will be elaborated on more in detail in the near future.
1st meeting: 26 October 2010, São Paulo, Brazil
On October 26, 2010 the first meeting of the Regional Stakeholder Committee Latin America on experiences with the ISCC System in Latin America was held at the SGS Academy in Sao Paulo, Brazil. After a brief welcome speech by Ms. Vanda Nunes (SGS Brazil) and Dr. Norbert Schmitz (ISCC), presentation were held regarding the current state of affairs of ISCC, the regulative framework conditions and the development of ISCC in Latin v