Global agribusiness giant Bunge Global’s crushing facility in Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil, has gained certification for its soyabeans to be used in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The SCS Global Services certification verified low risk of indirect land use change (ILUC) under the international ISCC CORSIA PLUS protocol, Bunge said on 8 December, adding that it was the first company to have its soyabeans certified under the protocol.
“This certification demonstrates that it is possible to produce soyabeans in a sustainable way and with low emissions, meeting the most demanding international criteria,” said Pamela Moreira, Bunge’s sustainability director for South America.
“Although this initial certification applies to our Rondonópolis unit, it represents a fundamental step to expand the availability of soyabean raw material for the growing SAF market.”
The ISCC CORSIA PLUS protocol is part of the CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) programme, created to promote the use of renewable fuels in global air transport.
Low-ILUC recognition ensures that certified soya, through improved management and productivity practices, presents a low risk of indirect land use change, which means that it is not associated with new agricultural expansion.
US-based Bunge operates more than 100 locations throughout Brazil, including processing, refining, bottling and storage units, and port terminals.
The main commodities the company trades include soyabeans, wheat, corn, canola, cotton, castor beans, rice, sugarcane and sorghum.
