RTRS Meeting Point 2023 report

RTRS MEETING POINT 2023 OCTOBER 4 TO 5, 2023 EXPO CENTER NORTE | SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL

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Opening addresses The European Union Regulation on DeforestationFree Products (EUDR), regenerative agriculture, traceability, sustainability and the importance of partnerships were some of the topics on the agenda at the “Meeting Point 2023” event held by the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS), entitled “At the Root of our Mission.”

The event brought together a total of 91 organisations from 14 countries and 175 people, including the trade, feed, food, retail and financial sectors; consultants, non-governmental organization (NGOs), governments, industrial associations, producers, and universities.

Attendees heard from speakers and experts on the subject, exchanged ideas and made new connections.

Lieven Callewaert

In his opening address, RTRS President Lieven Callewaert spoke about the role of RTRS in fostering dialogue in the sector and contributing to a more sustainable industry.

“I am certain that throughout these two days of the event, we will return to the root of our mission. At the root of our mission is a global round table meant to bring together and connect supply chain stakeholders so they can share ideas and experiences and discuss solutions for reaching common ground in responsible soy. We want soy to be produced responsibly so as to reduce social and environmental impact and to preserve or add economic value.”

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Opening addresses Lieven stated that producing countries deliver important added value in terms of climate change mitigation, and that a scenario in which soy is produced sustainably is indeed achievable.

“Maybe in the future we can be seen as a regenerative round table association, as producing soy to regenerate nature, society and the economy.”

Gisela Introvini

In her speech, RTRS Vice President Gisela Introvini highlighted the role of producers and the importance of having resilience and a vision of the future when facing agricultural challenges. She also spoke about Brazil’s great responsibility as a global food producer, and how this will impact the billions of people who will inhabit the planet in 2025.

“We must strike a balance between defending our biomes and, at the same time, understanding food security.”

She also emphasised the importance of soy certification and regenerative agriculture, which can produce food while providing the necessary conditions for nature to recover and for people and communities to participate and thrive.

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Session 1 Legislation at origin and internationally Heleen Van Den Hombergh, Senior Policy Advisor, Sustainable Agro Commodities at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN NL) and Coordinator at the Collaborative Soy Initiative (CSI), moderated the first session of RTRS Meeting Point 2023, entitled “Legislation at origin and internationally”, meant to provide an understanding of how international laws can be applied in different countries - as in the case of Brazil and Argentina, which have different local laws.

Heleen underlined that a combination of measures is needed beyond those enshrined in EUDR regulation to achieve sustainable soy at scale. These include the responsible use of chemicals, soil and water management, and measures at landscape scales to support nature conservation and restoration as well as improvement of sustainability practices across a wide array of soy producers.

Throughout the discussion, Paul Van de Logt, Agricultural Counsellor for Brazil at the

Heleen Van Den Hombergh

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, André Nassar, Executive President of ABIOVE (the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries), Sebastián Malizia, Executive Director of Fundación ProYungas, and Federico Ucke, Sustainability Leader at Molinos agro S.A., joined the table and discussed how the EUDR compares with laws in Brazil and Argentina, as well as its impact on the chain. They also highlighted commodities traceability.

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Session 1 Legislation at origin and internationally Paul Van de Logt, from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Brazil, said he believed it was extremely important to recognise Brazil’s favourable position in leading the approach to address environmental challenges. He spoke of the impressive technical infrastructure already in place in the country, including the Forest Code and Brazil’s satellite monitoring capabilities, as well as the existence of organisations that understand the dynamics of different regions.

Paul also mentioned the importance of fully implementing the Forest Code as a critical factor in building the necessary trust. He also said that RTRS has been successful not only in reducing deforestation, but also in promoting good agricultural practices in areas linked only to environmental. He warned that excessive focus on deforestation might ultimately cause other environmental aspects to be neglected, thus curtailing the inclusion of smaller producers in the supply chain. He did, however, praise RTRS for finding ways to address these concerns in a balanced way.

He mentioned invitations to join working groups involving Europe, Brazil and Asia and reinforced the need for more events like Meeting Point to engage even more government agencies and discuss how to move this process forward.

“There is a real risk that the focus on deforestation might shift away from environmental aspects meant

Paul Van de Logt

to involve smaller producers in the supply chain. I think RTRS has found a way to do that while also offering good agricultural practices for nonenvironmental issues,” said Paul.

“The EUDR is the new reality for Europe where regulation is shaping consumer demands for transparency and environmental protection in supply chains. It will despite it complexity be implemented so there is a real challenge for the soy supply chain and Brazil is one of the best positioned countries to implement the regulation,” he added.

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Session 1 Legislation at origin and internationally

André Nassar

According to André Nassar from ABIOVE, a very positive and challenging aspect in the EUDR legislation is traceability. He said that the Brazilian government must get involved in this issue due to proof of compliance with national legislation, especially in environmental issues. André also stressed that the European Commission could help with the implementation, encouraging the adoption of solutions and systems that have proven to already work in the countries of origin of the product to be exported to the EU. He believes, it is necessary to carry out the process together with producers and industry without unilateral decisions.

“The strategy is for the industry to commit to zero deforestation, but we need time, and we must also take care not to segregate the supply chain. That is our strategy now. RTRS is well positioned in this regard. We need to understand how we are going to interpret zero deforestation, with a very strict and fixed in the past cut-off date,” said André.

Sebastián Malizia, from Fundación ProYungas addressed environmental legislation and forest conservation in Argentina, especially

in the Chaco region. The country seeks to strike a balance between the preservation of native vegetation and productive needs, facing challenges such as forest degradation and compliance with European regulation against deforestation like the EUDR. The EUDR encourages a conservationist approach in production regions; within this context, sustainability protocols and certifications such as RTRS can support producers in meeting such requirements and can also strengthen discussions that go beyond zero deforestation and towards a conservation management perspective, to the benefit of producers, consumers and governments alike.

“Not deforesting is not the same thing as conserving. The Chaco region keeps around 80% of its forests standing, many of which are often heavily affected by degradation that compromises the provision of environmental services and the living conditions of the region’s inhabitants. Today, there are initiatives, such as Protected Productive Landscapes (PPP), that are underway to consider these natural environments and seek to rescue the positive role of the productive sector in their preservation. Profitable, intensive, and extensive production is responsible for conserving a significant portion of these wild spaces,” reported Sebastián.

Sebastián Malizia

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Session 1 Legislation at origin and internationally

Federico Ucke

Federico Ucke from Molinos agro S.A. commented on various topics pertaining to agriculture and exports in Argentina, with an emphasis on changes in production and certification for products exported to Europe.

He also said that a few solutions are currently under development in Argentina that cover the entire value chain.

“The big challenge for the new Law is traceability and how it ties into the very complex logistics of soy and its by-products, as well as how to expand the developed systems to all productive regions across the country.”

The panellists spoke of the relevance of Brazil and Argentina in leading environmental challenges and the need to expedite the implementation of local regulations, in addition to balancing the fight against deforestation with other environmental and social issues.

They also commented on the importance of traceability. To that end, the EUDR is willing to support implementation in producing countries. Overall, speakers highlighted the complexity of these issues and the importance of collaboration among governments, industry and international organisations.

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Session 2 Supply chain: from regulation to implementation Petra Ascher, Project director at the German international cooperation agency - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), opened the session by saying that they have a solid partnership with RTRS, ABIOVE and other associations, collaborating with several producers to improve sustainability and the value chain in general.

“We are focused on discussing and implementing sustainable solutions, thus promoting the vision of sustainable soy production with a special focus on the MATOPI1 region. Furthermore, and along the same lines, we take part in initiatives in Germany to raise awareness about consumption and engage German traders and retailers in developing a sustainable sourcing policy. We recognise the importance of dialogue and of taking advantage of the diverse experiences and existing efforts to make our production more sustainable, although there must be a comprehensive view of the chain as a whole.”

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States of Maranhão, Tocantins and Piauí.

Petra Ascher

She then gave the floor to Luiz Iaquinta, panel moderator and manager of Imaflora’s SocioEnvironmental Certification, and panelists Ricardo Arioli Silva, President of the National Commission of Cereals, Fibers and Oilseeds in Brazil’s National Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), Thiago Masson, Sustainable Soy Coordinator at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Randal Couceiro, Director of TEGRAM (Maranhão’s Grain Terminal), and Gilson Ross, Commodities Director at BRF. They discussed topics such as the importance of recognising producers who are on the right path to sustainability; regulations going into effect beyond the European Union, in countries such as the United States and China; and examples from the private sector, which has also been committed to initiatives conducive to sustainable grain production.

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Session 2 Supply chain: from regulation to implementation Gilson Ross presented the company’s Sustainable Grain Purchasing Policy and highlighted that producers must be prepared for an auditable process and explained the importance of working collaboratively with them. Gilson noted that it is rare for producers to be rejected if they present non-conformities according to the BRF analysis; the company resolves difficulties together with the producers so that neither the company nor the producers lose productivity.

Ricardo Arioli from CNA highlighted the importance of Mato Grosso in terms of soy production, as the state accounts for 28% of Brazil’s total production and 7% of all global production, while keeping soy production to only 10-12% of the state’s territory.

He also mentioned the Soja Plus project, meant to promote sustainable practices among producers, particularly concerning environmental issues.

Gilson Ross

Ricardo Arioli

“When producers fail to meet a requirement, they are not discarded outright. We conduct an assessment to understand the reason behind it.

We demand and closely promote a responsible sourcing process,” said

“There have been significant changes in soy production over the last 15 years. Soy plays a crucial role in food sustainability, animal feed and fuel production. The objective is to achieve greater yields but with the same area,”

Gilson.

stated Ricardo.

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Session 2 Supply chain: from regulation to implementation Randal Couceiro from TEGRAM-Itaqui Consortium presented the case of the Maranhão Grain Terminal, located at the Port of Itaqui in Maranhão, Brazil, one of the country’s newest bulk cargo terminals. This terminal has a capacity of 15 million tons for the export of soybeans and corn.

“Dialogue is key to building a partnership with the European Union.

I believe that, as an organisation, RTRS is ready to foster this cooperation,” stated Randal.

Thiago Masson

with legal reserve surpluses in Brazil. For TNC, the European Union is a strategic partner in the pursuit of zero deforestation and socioenvironmental traceability in the global soy chain.

“We have the important mission to avoid a scenario with increasing deforestation. We must involve other stakeholders in this discussion. It is essential to eliminate deforestation by 2025 and to avoid increasing global temperatures beyond global targets.

This affects the entire ecosystem,” Randal Couceiro

Thiago Masson from TNC spoke about the importance and the global challenges to eliminate deforestation and the conversion of the soy agro-industrial system. At the panel he mentioned EU regulation, their benefits to conservation, and the associated risks, such as the non-inclusion of non-forest areas in the first version of the regulation. He also emphasized the need for cooperation between Brussels and producing countries, as well as financial incentives for rural producers

said Thiago.

The panel covered issues about sustainability in the supply chain, the importance of recognising sustainable producers, global regulations outside the European Union, and examples of good practices from the private sector. It emphasised the regulatory challenges and the importance of cooperation in reaching sustainability, highlighting the European Union as a strategic partner in achieving such objectives.

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Session 3 From farm to fork: through feed and retail Rossano de Angelis, Vice President of Agribusiness for South America at Bunge, opened the third session by highlighting the crucial role of agriculture in the fight against global warming. He stated that Bunge is making significant investments in certification, resulting in a total of 600 thousand tonnes of RTRS certified soy.

“At Bunge, sustainability is a crucial part of the company’s business strategy. This principle has been in place for 10 years since we announced our commitment to have deforestationfree supply chains by the year 2025.

Bunge works transparently to provide visibility to all our stakeholders about our actions,” stated Rossano.

Rossano de Angelis

Jane Siqueira Lino, Deputy Director of Proforest, Patricia Sugui, ESG Manager at CJ Selecta, Henk Flipsen, Director of the Dutch Association of the Food Sector (Nevedi), Will Schreiber, Representative of the Retail Soy Group, and Marie Tarrisse, Senior Manager of Social Engagement and Sustainable Development at Arcos Dorados, shared the market perspective, insights from the food industry, and retail sector on sustainability policies and the implementation of the EUDR.

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Session 3 From farm to fork: through feed and retail The panelists referred to the need for transparency throughout the supply chain.

In this sense, certification schemes such as RTRS, among others, play a role of ensuring end consumers are making the responsible choice when consuming food. Another point mentioned in the panel was the importance of certification in building links between consumers and producers.

“The seal facilitates communication between companies and consumers, so they know we abide by good practices - hence the importance of making sure these seals are increasingly well known,” said Marie Tarrisse from Arcos Dorados.

Patricia Sugui from CJ Selecta also underscored the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders, stating that the voices of producers must be valued from the beginning, as they are ultimately the ones who will be driving change in the field. Patricia also mentioned how a constant dialogue with the industry and producers has generated a positive impact both on the business itself and on the company’s day-to-day operations.

“RTRS certification allows us to establish a closer relationship with producers, thus ensuring that our policies are in alignment. This is an integral part of our strategy to fulfil our commitments, including those related to climate change,” shared Patricia.

Marie Tarrisse

Patricia Sugui

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Session 3 From farm to fork: through feed and retail

Henk Flipsen

taking on this responsibility for many years at Nevedi. According to Henk, it is very important to prove that the soy purchased has been produced responsibly.

Will Shreiber

Will Shreiber from Retail Soy Group raised points about sustainable soy production and the pressure placed on retailers in the supply chain. According to Will, many retailers question the sustainable origins of the products they sell. NGOs and consumers also pressure large companies to engage in sustainable actions.

“The big challenge is for the entire chain to adopt sustainable practices, from producers’ commitments all the way to the final product that goes on consumers’ tables,” said Will.

Henk Flipsen from Nevedi highlighted a few topics about the EUDR and the need for action in the context of soy production and how Latin American producers see Europe’s position regarding the new legislation and the challenges it poses to sustainability in soy production for the animal feed industry.

He also said that all companies in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, want to be responsible, emphasising that they have been

“Cooperation between different sectors and countries is important in complying with legal requirements and ensuring sustainability in production, and also to ensure that only quality and sustainable products reach consumers,” noted Henk.

The panel provided a comprehensive view of market, food industry and retailer perspectives regarding sustainability policies and implementation. Representatives highlighted the importance of transparency in the supply chain and the valuable role of certifications such as RTRS in ensuring responsible choices while highlighting the challenges of cost and scale. The need for collaboration with various stakeholders - thus giving producers a voice - was emphasised as a key point in driving positive changes forward. Constant dialogue between the industry, producers and other stakeholders was recognised as an essential factor for bringing about positive impacts on businesses and on daily company operations.

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Session 4 Responsible soy beyond deforestation: sustainability & regenerative agriculture

“Sustainability is a multifaceted challenge that goes far beyond deforestation. It includes soil health, carbon sequestration, clean water and air, ethical business practices, respect for the community and humane working conditions,” stated Lukas Vogt, Desk Manager at ACT Commodities Group, as he opened Session 4 on the second day of RTRS Meeting Point 2023.

In session 4, “Responsible Soy Beyond Deforestation: Sustainability & Regenerative Agriculture”, Marina Piatto, panel moderator and Executive Director at Imaflora, was joined

by Marco Antônio Nogueira, researcher at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), Jônadan Ma, President of the Brazilian Federation of the No-Till Planting System (FEBRAPDP), Juan Carlos Cotella, Deputy Director of the Argentine Association

Lukas Vogt

of No-Till Producers (Aapresid) and Marcella Giudice, Oil Purchasing Manager at Unilever, to discuss good agricultural practices, such as sustainable energy generation for soy production, use of bio-inputs, no-till agriculture, principles of regenerative agriculture and the integration of sustainability and social issues.

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Session 4 Responsible soy beyond deforestation: sustainability & regenerative agriculture Jônadan Ma from FEBRAPDP reiterated that certification is more than just a simple document in the hands of producers. He highlighted the importance of integrating our crops and soil, ensuring that they effectively fulfil their function of producing food, capturing carbon, preserving water and promoting biodiversity for the benefit of everyone. Jônadan also stated that Brazil has the potential to triple its grain yield without the need to cut down a single tree and stated that this objective is being actively pursued.

Jônadan Ma

“The soil is multifunctional; it is the foundation for supporting our agriculture, our lives, and water absorption. We must ensure the necessary water resources.

Currently, the soil stores 79% of carbon, and we have a great responsibility to conserve it.”

At the panel, Juan Carlos Cotella from Aapresid said that 90% of crop production in Argentina happens by means of no-till planting and that deforestation is a concern. He also spoke of the importance of improving the quality of life of local communities, especially in regions such as the Gran Chaco. According to him, many of the region’s inhabitants face challenges like lack of access to drinking potable water and education linked to the job opportunities that the sector proposes, in the face of the technological and environmental challenges of the activity.

Juan Carlos Cotella

Regenerative agriculture is presented as an added value. Juan Carlos alluded to the importance of actions spearheaded by producing countries to mitigate climate change.

“We understand that RTRS can play an important role by focusing on the regeneration of nature over the coming years, in addition to considering society as a whole,” mentioned Juan Carlos.

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Session 4 Responsible soy beyond deforestation: sustainability & regenerative agriculture Marcella Giudice discussed Unilever’s strategy, which was launched in 2020 and is based on three key pillars: improving the health of the planet; health and trust in people; and building a fairer and more inclusive world.

She also mentioned that the company has published regenerative agriculture principles to addressincluding agricultural practices to improve soil nutrition, water capture and water quality.

She also spoke about the importance of collaboration, as they seek to regenerate lands even when they do not own them. To do so, they work in partnership with suppliers and partners to achieve long-term sustainability goals, recognizing that actions executed today can take a few years to bear significant results.

Marcella Giudice

The perspectives discussed at the session reflected an active search for sustainable agricultural practices, mitigation of environmental challenges and the importance of collaboration in achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Marco Antônio Nogueira from Embrapa emphasised generating technology for soy production.

“Embrapa Soja is working on creating a protocol, called Low Carbon Soy, to monitor and quantify greenhouse gas emissions in crop production.

This protocol is expected to be fully operational by 2026, with partnerships forged with private companies to conduct practical demonstrations and validation in pilot units.”

Marco Antônio Nogueira

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Session 5 Routes to a sustainable tomorrow: pathways and partnerships need to increase technological efficiency, address deforestation in South America and understand how such efforts can add value to sustainable products.

Niels Wielaard

During the discussion, they addressed what they believe to be the key tools for a more sustainable and dignified tomorrow for everyone, including RTRS certification; environmental education initiatives with programmes that encourage and teach how to grow soy; family farming; support for local communities and the role of the private sector in engaging the chain as a whole and endowing it with the tools it needs.

Satelligence CEO Niels Wielaard opened session 5 and underscored the importance of partnerships. He also shared more about Satelligence’s core business, which is to monitor satellite data and help the industry comply with sustainability regulations.

Gisela Introvini, FAPCEN Superindent, Cristina Delicato, CEO at CAT Sorriso, Marina Born de Engels Caldenes Agropecuaria Partner, and Pamela Moreira, Sustainability Manager for South America at Bunge, came together in a panel to represent women in agribusiness, with moderation by Charton Locks from Produzindo Certo. Charton Locks highlighted the main challenges he believes are crucial for the future of the industry, including the

Charton Locks

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Session 5 Routes to a sustainable tomorrow: pathways and partnerships to collaborate with producers and end customers in implementing sustainable practices.”

Pamela Moreira

Pamela Moreira, from Bunge said that the company understands that the agriculture of the future must be low in carbon and free of deforestation. She shared that they currently monitor and track 100% of their chains, and that RTRS certification is often mentioned by the company as one of their principal actions in that sense. Pamela also highlighted Bunge’s role in connecting chains over the years, especially owing to its global presence.

In 2021 Bunge introduced the ‘Sustainable Partnership’ programme to achieve monitoring and traceability in its indirect supply chain, sharing knowledge, tools, and technologies with distributors and cooperatives.

“As part of our vision, Bunge will continue working to connect the entire chain, focusing on decarbonisation and sustainable practices, remaining free from deforestation and fostering regenerative agriculture. Our goal is

Cristina Delicato

Cristina Delicato mentioned in her speech that CAT Sorriso has recently seen an increase in the number of certified producers, totalling 20 farms in 2023.

“I would like to emphasise the strong engagement of producers in social and environmental issues; they are fulfilling their duties and showcasing what they do. Certification is not just a bargaining chip; it can also be of great benefit to producers from a managerial perspective,” noted Cristina.

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Session 5 Routes to a sustainable tomorrow: pathways and partnerships Gisela Introvini from FAPCEN reaffirmed the need for government and producer policies to help strengthen Brazil’s industry.

She mentioned the presence of agribusiness leaders in Brazil who can play an important role in this regard.

“We need to rethink old concepts to achieve our goals.”

Marina Born de Engels

Marina Born de Engels from Caldenes Agropecuaria emphasized the importance of partnerships focused on achieving sustainable goals, referring to collaboration as a “winwin” scenario. She considered that RTRS certification fulfils this premise and is therefore a valuable tool available to producers. In her opinion, the main goal is to continue expanding the certified production of RTRS soy and corn, thereby meeting the growing global demand and the goal of adding value for the producer.

“For soy to be certified, just as an example, one of the most important aspects for producers to fulfil is the preservation and regeneration of the soil resource. It is a key element to avoid present and future economic losses that will impact the entire soy value chain, future generations, and our planet.”

At the end of Meeting Point 2023, the panelists highlighted the importance of partnerships and the need for government policies and the involvement of agribusiness leaders to strengthen Brazil’s industry around the topic of zero deforestation.

Gisela Introvini

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Leading cases:

Experience of aquaculture and Soy demand, sustainability & climate in China 2017. This is because soy is a key ingredient in farmed fish feed and companies choose to cover their soy footprint via RTRS Credits Supporting Responsible Soy. Chilean company Skretting is adopting RTRS Credits as a way to cover the soy footprint from their production of balanced animal feed for salmon and shrimp farms.

Juan Manuel Leiva

Juan Manuel Leiva, Quality Assurance Manager at Skretting, Humberto Mena, Commercial Manager at Kabsa S.A., Patricia Sugui, ESG manager at CJ Selecta and Isabel Nepstad, CEO of BellaTerra Consulting and external consultant for RTRS in China, presented two leading cases: Experience of RTRS aquaculture and Soy demand, sustainability & climate in China.

Uptake of RTRS certified materials in the aquaculture industry has been on the rise since

CJ Selecta, a company specializing in the production of soy products, began engaging its customers with RTRS Credits in 2019, and has acquired an average of 60,000 credits per year. CJ Selecta has been working with RTRS certified producers in Brazil since 2022 and certified a processing plant in Araguari, Minas Gerais, under the RTRS Chain of Custody Standard.

The company Kabsa S.A. is composed of professionals that specialise in protein and oil sources for specialised animal feed in sectors including aquaculture. It offers a wide range of products and services in the animal feed industry.

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Experience of aquaculture and Soy demand, sustainability & climate in China

Humberto Mena

and biodiversity. She said there are no laws or regulations in place - or even a clear signal from local governments - for companies to implement low-carbon measures. Furthermore, she stated that multinational companies play an important role in their global commitment to work together with Chinese partners, including producers, suppliers and customers, to promote sustainable supply chains. Isabel explained that China’s priorities continue to be food security, increasing production efficiency and yields to increase farmers’ earnings and China’s competitive advantage in global markets.

“This interest from Brazilian and Chilean companies represents a commitment spanning more than five years and indicates a gradual evolution in corporate vision. We are very happy with this step we are taking towards the RTRS Chain of Custody,” said Humberto.

During the presentation of the case entitled “China: demand for soy, sustainability and climate,” Isabel Nepstad from BellaTerra Consulting pointed out that China still needs time to translate the government’s commitments regarding climate change

Isabel Nepstad

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Closing Session See you soon!

At the closing session of RTRS Meeting Point 2023, RTRS President Lieven Callewaert took a moment to share his final thoughts. He expressed his admiration for the enriching ideas and discussions and his gratitude for the valuable opportunity to learn from diverse global perspectives.

Lieven also emphasised that, instead of focusing only on uncertainties, we must recognise the various opportunities highlighted throughout the two-day event.

Lieven Callewaert

“I invite you to all to keep on thinking with us about the future!”

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