AGENDA RTRS International Conference 2025_ENGLISH

Task Force LATAM de RTRS

2° encuentro del 2025 17th and 18th of September

El papel delNorte, carbono enJosé la transición Expo Center Rua Bernardo Pinto, 333 una agricultura regenerativa Vilahacia Guilherme - São Paulo, Brazil

Join us for insight and exchange 16 September | Pre-Conference Activities 16:30 – 18:00 Welcome Cocktail & Opening Remarks Hosted by VICTAM Latam Join us for an exclusive Welcome cocktail, hosted by VICTAM Latam, at the Expo Center Norte. This networking event marks the informal opening of the RTRS International Conference 2025 and brings together RTRS members, partners, and key stakeholders.

Opening remarks by: • Juan Carlos Cotella, RTRS Vice President | Brief presentation • Marina Muscolo, RTRS Executive Director | Brief presentation Important: The cocktail is a private, invitation-only event (RSVP required). Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit the VICTAM Latam exhibition, the world’s leading event in animal feed and processing, and discover the latest technologies and innovations in the sector.

DAY 1 08:00–09:00

Accreditation & welcome coffee

09:00–09:10

Welcome • Juan Carlos Cotella, RTRS Vice President | Brief presentation

09:10–09:30

Agenda and Opening Dynamic James Allen, Director of OLAB

09:30–11:00

Session 1: Following soy: what happens as we move soy across a certified value chain?

Objective: Deepen the understanding of the role of each player in the value chain, their challenges and what is required to link up with other players.

Speakers: • James Allen, Director at OLAB | Moderator • Juan Carlos Cotella, Manager of SuriYaco SRL and member of Aapresid | Producer perspective • Tomás Pueta, General Manager of the Certification Body at Control Union Brazil | Overviewer perspective • Fernanda Teixeira Saturni, Sustainability Manager at LDC Brazil | Trader perspective • Ronaldo Freitas, Sustainable Chains Manager at Natura Cosméticos | Consumer perspective

11:00–11:30

Coffee break

11:30–12:30

Session 2: Looking out - context shifts we cannot miss!

Objective: Discuss the context in which opportunities can be explored, understanding changes that will impact the soy value chain Speakers: • Fernanda Vidal, Partnet at OLAB | Moderator • Phillipe Käfer, Financial Innovation Manager Brazil at the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance, Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) | Financing for Sustainable Soy: recognizing value beyond the grain • Benjamin McMurray, Sustainable Agriculture Strategist at ACT | Market / Claims perspective: why are companies seeking to buy regenerative or lowcarbon credits? | Brazilian Soy Carbon Footprint: Challenges and Opportunities • Patricia Sugui, Head of ESG & Corporate Communication at CJ Selecta. | Brazilian Soy Carbon Footprint: Challenges and Opportunities

12:30–14:00

Lunch

14:00–15:00

Keynote speech: Trends and innovations for the soy sector, by Marcos Jank Senior Professor of Agribusiness at INSPER, a leading Brazilian higher education and research institution, and Coordinator of the Insper Global Agro Centre, where he leads research and dialogue on global agri-food systems.

15:00–16:00

Session 3: Broadening horizons - market trends and opportunities Objective: Share market developments and opportunities that can be supported by RTRS, opening possibilities do diverse members Speakers: • Lucas L. Moino, Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Moderator • Marianne Mont, Sustainability Leader Chile, BioMar | Aquaculture opportunities • Helcio Tokeshi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CLI - Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura | Logistics: the key to unlock a successful future • Jonas Mendes de Oliveira, Reverte & Sustainability Projects Manager & Corporate Affairs, Syngenta | Degraded pasture lands: opportunities for growth • Alessandra Fajardo, Executive Director at Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS) | Floating downstream: what to expect from consumer companies • Shenggen Fan, Chair Professor at China Agricultural University | China: what to expect in terms of sustainability commitments

16:00–16:30

Coffee break

16:30–18:00

Session 4: The role of voluntary and regulatory schemes in making soy more responsible Objective: Explore how voluntary and regulatory mechanisms interact and complement each other to drive responsible soy production and sourcing, and discuss lessons learned from implementation experiences.

Speakers: • Carlos Ernesto Augustin, Special Advisor, Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil | Brazilian Laws and the Importance of Regulation • André Nassar, Executive President of ABIOVE | Voluntary and Market Initiatives to Ensure the Sustainability of Soy Production • Taciano Custodio, Head of Sustainability for South America at Rabobank Brazil | The Role of Certification in a Scenario of Voluntary and Regulatory Action

Task Force LATAM de RTRS

2° encuentro del 2025 17 y 18 de septiembre

El papel del carbono en la transición Expo Center Norte, Ruaregenerativa José Bernardo Pinto, 333 hacia una agricultura

Vila Guilherme - São Paulo, Brasil DAY 2 - RTRS International Conference key themes 08:00–09:00 Welcome coffee

09:00–09:10 Welcome and introduction to Day 2 Brief overview of the day’s objectives and thematic focus.

09:10–10:00 Opening: Global sustainability insights: what can the soy value chain learn and share with the world Objective: Highlight global sustainability insights and reflect on how the soy value chain can contribute to, and benefit from, broader cross-sector learnings.

Speakers: • Marcello Brito, special envoy of COP30 for Subnational States of the Amazon | COP30 and the sustainable soy sector: connections and implications 10:00–11:00 Session 5: Getting practical: solutions for Regenerative Agriculture & Carbon Objective: Explore practical approaches and tools to implement regenerative agriculture practices and carbon strategies across soy production systems.

Speakers: • Helen Estima Lazzari, Regional Market Development & Stakeholder Affairs Manager (Mato Grosso, Brazil), RTRS | Moderator • Aline Locks, CEO at Produzindo Certo | Implementation perspective: how can regenerative practices be implemented? How advanced are Brazilian farmers?

• Benjamin McMurray, Sustainable Agriculture Strategist at ACT | Market / Claims perspective: why are companies seeking to buy regenerative or lowcarbon credits?

• Marco Nogueira, Researcher at Embrapa Soja | Climate Adaptation: regenerative practices for resilience • Tiago Agne, Sustainability Manager at SLC Agrícola S/A | Farm perspective: regenerative and low-carbon farming • Pamela Moreira, Bunge’s Sustainability Director for South America | Connecting producers and markets with low-emission practices 11:00–11:30 Coffee break 11:30–12:20 Session 6: Getting practical: Solutions for traceability and monitoring Objective: Showcase practical tools and experiences for achieving traceability and robust monitoring in soy supply chains.

Speakers: • Eduardo Trevissan Gonçalves, Director of ESG Certifications at Imaflora | Moderator • Silvia Regina Silva de Oliveira Bento, Coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (MAPA) | Traceability at the national level: AgroBrasil+Sustentável Platform • Breno Felix, Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Agrotools | Connecting claims with technology: geomonitoring, blockchain and other solutions • Paloma Carrilli, LATAM Sustainability Manager at Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) | Traceability: Connecting the Dots to Create Added Value • Vivian Ribeiro, Head of Consulting and R&D at Meridia | Moving towards physical flows 12:20–12:30 Closing remarks • Juan Carlos Cotella, RTRS Vice President | Brief presentation 12:30–14:00 Lunch 14:00–16:00 Members Meeting (RTRS Members only) 16:00–18:00 Board of Directors Meeting (Board members only)

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