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We're proud to share that our Senior Project Manager, Dr. Claudia Bulgheroni, recently represented Meo Carbon Solutions at the 2024 Sustainable Aviation Fuel & Bioethanol Summit in Tokyo, Japan. This event was organized by the USDA and the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), in collaboration with Japanese partners. Dr. Bulgheroni was invited by the US Grains Council to present preliminary findings from our ongoing project with USGC. This project is an analysis of default Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) and Core Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) values for US bioethanol within the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (#CORSIA) framework. Her presentation examined comparisons between various models, assumptions and input datasets used to calculate ILUC values for US corn ethanol in CORSIA. Dr. Bulgheroni also contributed to a panel discussion on "Global Policy, Feedstock, and Modeling Impacts on Bioethanol and SAF Markets," moderated by Dr. Seth Meyer (Chief Economist with the USDA). She highlighted critical points on potential over/underestimations and uncertainties inherent in ILUC modeling for sustainable aviation fuels under CORSIA. Meo Carbon Solutions would like to thank the USDA, USGC and the Japanese partners for hosting us. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the other speakers, panelists, moderators and guests who shared their valuable insights to the event. #Sustainability #Bioethanol #SAF #SustainableAviation

Are you curious about how bio-based certifications align with the EU's sustainability goals? Read the #HorizonEU #BioReCer project interview with Meo Carbon Solutions' Project Manager Monica Pandey to gain insight into how current certification schemes cover secondary biological feedstocks and the ways BioReCer's Environmental and Sustainability Framework complements these certifications alongside benefiting companies. She also highlights how certification schemes can help ensure compliance with the EU's evolving sustainability goals and regulations for biological resources.   Read her interview and other BioReCer partners here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMt7un9w The BioReCer project focuses on evaluating and enhancing current certification schemes for biological resources to align with the EU's new sustainability goals and foster bio-based circular systems. This involves integrating new criteria that reflect EU taxonomy and corporate due diligence regulations into guidelines for certifying the sustainability, origin and traceability of biological resources—ensuring their relevance both in the EU and globally. By promoting the sustainability and trade of these resources, BioReCer aims to boost the value, usage and public acceptance of bio-based products. Our project partners: Cetaqua - Water Technology Centre, EGM, SPRING - Italian Circular Bioeconomy Cluster, Unitelma Sapienza, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, UNI Ente Italiano di Normazione, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, ANFACO-CECOPESCA, Università Politecnica delle Marche, nova-Institut GmbH, Gruppo CAP, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), Cittadinanzattiva APS, euradia, Brunel University of London and European Research Executive Agency (REA). #BioEconomy #Sustainability #CircularEconomy#BioEconomy #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

Meo Carbon Solutions is proud to support our sister company, ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, in fostering transparency and supporting a positive impact on the climate within the cow milk sector for family dairy farms (FDFs) 🐄       ISCC is working on a new certification scheme that focuses on helping FDFs understand their current carbon footprint and identify potential areas for reduction, which can promote sustainable agricultural practices.        Explore how the ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification (CFC) food & agriculture is paving the way for a more sustainable dairy industry and how it supports both the climate and the future of family farms.      📢 In light of these developments, we are currently conducting a survey to understand your perceptions and trust levels regarding green claims in the cow milk sector, particularly around carbon footprint reduction. Take our quick and anonymous survey here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/esbff-PW.     #Sustainability #ISCC #DairyFarming #CarbonReduction 

📢 The #HorizonEurope #BioReCer project is hosting an upcoming event, "Advancing Bio-Based Products Certification: A Collaborative Path Towards Sustainability." 📅 27 November 2024 ⏰ 12:00 – 14:00 (CET) 📍Online (Zoom) The online event will delve into the certification of bio-based products by highlighting key project developments and introducing the innovative Biomass Utilisation Factor, a new metric exploring material circularity in the bioeconomy. Don't miss this opportunity to provide feedback, learn about the latest advancements and contribute to shaping a more sustainable future. Register today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYTjuUjV. If you're not already a member or can't make it to the event but are still interested in staying updated and participating, register for our BioResources Stakeholder Platform (BRSP) ➡️ https://biorecer.eu/brsp/. Our project partners: Cetaqua - Water Technology Centre, EGM, SPRING - Italian Circular Bioeconomy Cluster, Unitelma Sapienza, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, UNI Ente Italiano di Normazione, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, ANFACO-CECOPESCA, Università Politecnica delle Marche, nova-Institut GmbH, Gruppo CAP, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), Cittadinanzattiva APS, euradia, Brunel University of London and European Research Executive Agency (REA). #BioEconomy #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

Meo Carbon Solutions is thrilled to see HORTICERT's progress, as it recently awarded its first certificates during the 7th stakeholder workshop! Congratulations to Gebrüder Mayer (toom Baumarkt and REWE Group), Gramoflor GmbH & Co. KG, Eifelholz AG and Copertiz.   With certification now in full swing, HORTICERT is just getting started! Key future goals include advancing research on compost GHG emissions, expanding international reach and further aligning with new EU regulations.   We would also like to extend our thanks to the stakeholder workshop participants for their valuable contributions, our NGO partners—Welthungerhilfe (WHH), Global Nature Fund and Bodensee-Stiftung—for their informative presentations and Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR) for their support in organizing the event.   #Sustainability #Horticulture #PeatSubstitutes

📢 Attention all sustainable transport experts: Are you looking for the latest insights on #EmissionFactors and sustainable transport? Would you like access to scientific publications, initiatives and legislation—all in one easy-to-use platform? Introducing the CLEVER Repository 👉 your comprehensive resource for emissions knowledge! The CLEVER project is transforming how greenhouse gas (#GHG) emissions are calculated in the transportation sector by establishing credible, standardized emission factors for all transport modes, fuels and production methods. The CLEVER project believes that access to knowledge is essential to reducing #emissions and driving sustainability. Join today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/drJ9r--D. Unsure how to enroll? Follow our step-by-step guide here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dvWauVRb. We’re proud to collaborate with our partners: ifeu - Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung Heidelberg gGmbH , GreenRouter, Emisia SA, Smart Freight Centre, PNO Consultants, ALICE, Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ETP LOGISTICS), Three o'clock, UITP, Ricardo plc and ZN. #Sustainability #SustainableTransport #GreenTransport #EmissionReduction

📢 Attention all sustainability experts: Don't forget to register for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (#CSRD) Webinar happening this week: 📅 23 October 2024 ⏰ 2:30 – 3:30 pm (CEST) 📍Online Join Meo Carbon Solutions and our sister company ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification to learn more about the sustainability reporting requirements, how MCS can support your company in understanding them, synergies with the ISCC certification and more. Don't miss this opportunity to ensure your company is equipped with the latest insights on the CSRD reporting process! Register today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dq8JM2em. #Sustainability #CorporateSustainability #CorporateReporting

Our Meo Carbon Solutions team recently joined the #HorizonEurope #BioReCer project consortium in Milan, Italy, to discuss the roadmap for developing the environment and sustainability framework for biological feedstock.   The first day of the meeting was dedicated to project partners sharing their achievements and discussing the way forward. Our project managers, Monica Pandey and Kyu hee Do, presented the progress made in the development of the practical guidance document for integrating the framework into current certification schemes. The meeting concluded with defining alignments and synergies for future deliverables (and, of course, a visit to Duomo di Milano and enjoying pizza).   The second day featured the stakeholder event, "Enhancing the Sustainability of Bio-Based Products: New Tools and Future Standardization Developments." Topics related to circularity indicators and the BioReCer ICT tool, which ensures the traceability of biological feedstock along the value chain, were discussed. Stakeholders from various sectors—including members of the standardization technical committee—actively participated in the discussions and provided valuable feedback. On the third day, Università Politecnica delle Marche and Gruppo CAP organized a field visit to one of the WWTP facilities and explained the processes. We witnessed the production of dry sludge and saw how the sand in wastewater is reclaimed and reused in the construction sector. Not only was it a pleasure to learn about circularity practices in the wastewater sector, but our confidence that the BioReCer framework can be a valuable tool for promoting sustainability and circularity in this sector was strengthened.   For more information and continuous progress updates on the BioReCer project, please visit ➡️ https://biorecer.eu/ If you want to contribute to the project results, join our BioReCer Stakeholder Platform ➡️ https://biorecer.eu/brsp/ We are very grateful to UNI Ente Italiano di Normazione for their warm hospitality! A special thanks to our project partners: Cetaqua - Water Technology Centre, EGM, SPRING - Italian Circular Bioeconomy Cluster, Unitelma Sapienza, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, UNI Ente Italiano di Normazione, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, ANFACO-CECOPESCA, Università Politecnica delle Marche, nova-Institut GmbH, Gruppo CAP, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), Cittadinanzattiva APS, euradia, Brunel University of London and European Research Executive Agency (REA). #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #BioEconomy

Global biodiversity is continuing to decline at an alarming rate. Experts estimated that 37% of species might be threatened or driven to extinction by 2100. To discuss how to solve these issues, politicians and civil society members will gather in Cali, Colombia, during the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16). What is the Convention on Biological Diversity? The Convention on Biological Diversity was established in 1992 to protect biodiversity, promote sustainable use of natural resources and ensure fair benefit-sharing from genetic resources. Why does it matter? The Convention on Biological Diversity matters because it provides a global framework for conserving biodiversity and natural resources, which is critical for the health of our planet and the well-being of future generations. It helps focus on turning commitments into action—safeguarding our planet's biodiversity. What will COP 16 focus on? The main goal is to create a new framework for a more nature-positive future: 🌍 Implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (the Biodiversity Plan) into international action 🤝 Investing and collaborating with nature to bolster resource mobilization and technical cooperation  🚀 Accelerating progress on access and benefit-sharing Going forward, the development of robust, accurate and impactful nature-based solution projects will be the starting point to mobilize resources for nature. Resource mobilization for nature and technical cooperation is vital to both protect biodiversity and enhance the capacity of businesses and societies to coexist with nature. This will require a shift in focus to capacity building on biodiversity projects alongside creating an understanding of the most suitable financial instruments to implement such projects. Meo Carbon Solution's Climate Finance Hub is ready to help project developers and the public and private sectors design ready-to-invest initiatives and build knowledge on innovative financial instruments that can support and protect biodiversity.  Contact Meo Carbon Solutions today to learn more about how our Climate Finance Hub can help you. #COP16 #Biodiversity #NatureFinance #SustainableFinance 

Meo Carbon Solutions—in partnership with our sister company ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification—was recently invited by The World Bank to present the final results of the Advisory Services and Analytics (ASA) studies on developing sustainable supply chains in Colombia—focusing on palm, cocoa and non-wood forestry products. The event took place in Villavicencio, Colombia.   The Spanish-language event—Desarrollo de Cadenas de Suministro Agrícolas Climáticamente Inteligentes en la Orinoquía Colombiana—brought together key stakeholders to discuss climate-smart agricultural supply chains in the region. Senior Project Manager Dr. Claudia Bulgheroni represented Meo Carbon Solutions and ISCC as the project leader for the consultancy; she presented the final outcomes of our study and participated in a panel discussion on the potential for palm-based sustainable aviation fuel (#SAF) production in the Orinoquía region. The discussion focused on sustainable and low-carbon practices in the cultivation and extraction phases, as well as the compliance of palm-based SAF with ISCC CORSIA certification requirements.   Additionally, Dr. Bulgheroni was invited by Fedepalma to visit Hacienda La Cabaña, where she had the opportunity to observe sustainable practices in action—both in the field and at the oil mill—alongside representatives from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).   We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable agricultural supply chains in Colombia and to collaborate with our partners towards a more sustainable future.   #Sustainability #ClimateSmartAgriculture #SustainableAviationFuel