Soy
See below for an overview of our work on sustainable soy.-
Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS) support
RTRS | 2007 ongoing
Soy production is expanding rapidly worldwide, for use in food, animal feed and as biofuel. This relentless expansion brings with it environmental and social impacts, and calls for more sustainable management. Read more
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Support for Greenergy’s sustainability programme
For Greenergy International Ltd | 2007 ongoing
Proforest has been working with Greenergy, the UK’s largest fuel supplier, to support the development and implementation of their sustainability programme since 2007. This support entails day to day advice and support on supply chain management for a range of agricultural commodities. Read more
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Study on agricultural production models and methods for UK biofuels
For Renewable Fuels Agency | 2010
Production of a report on the environmental and social impacts of agricultural crops used for UK biofuels. Read more
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RTRS EU RED Requirements
For RTRS | 2010
Drafting and submission to EU of additional Renewable Energy Directive requirements for the RTRS. Read more
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Biofuel Sustainability Assurance Programme
For Shell Global | 2008 to 2009
The increasing use of biofuel is a response to concerns on fossil fuel dependence, energy security and greenhouse gas emissions. However, the production of biofuel can also have adverse environmental and social impacts. As part of the development of a wider biofuels policy, Shell sought to develop a Global Assurance Programme seeking to to ensure sustainability for the agriculture commodities used for fuel. Read more
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Development of the Basel Criteria for Responsible Soy Production
Coop Switzerland | 2004
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FEDEPALMA Review of the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact of the Vegetable Oil Industry
With LMC International for FEDEPALMA | 2002 to 2003