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UNICA position on draft European Parliament reports (ITRE & ENVI) on the RED II proposal
European Union

UNICA position on draft European Parliament reports (ITRE & ENVI) on the RED II proposal

26 de March de 2017

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association – UNICA – welcomes some of the recommendations of the European Parliament ITRE and ENVI Committee reports on the European Commission’s Renewable Energy Directive proposal, but regrets that neither goes farenough.

UNICA position on the proposed new Renewable Energy Directive (RED II)
European Union

UNICA position on the proposed new Renewable Energy Directive (RED II)

26 de March de 2017

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association – UNICA – welcomes the EU’s continued efforts to promote sustainable renewable energy but regrets the proposed reduction of sustainable conventional biofuels in Europe’s energy future, as well as the European Commission’s apparent lack of ambition in terms of the proposed proportion of renewables in the energy mix.

UNICA’s Comments on Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018
North America

UNICA’s Comments on Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018

26 de July de 2016

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (“UNICA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments on the proposed rule, entitled the "Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018; Proposed Rule," 81 Fed. Reg. 34,788, published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on May 31, 2016 ("Proposed Rule").

UNICA’s position paper on Mercosur-EU trade negotiations
European Union

UNICA’s position paper on Mercosur-EU trade negotiations

26 de May de 2016

After almost twelve years of inactivity, Mercosur and the European Union (UE) finally exchanged trade offers yesterday. We congratulate the negotiating teams from both parts of the Atlantic for this great achievement, but we would like to express our profound disappointment with the exclusion of sugar and ethanol from the EU offer.

Boosting Biofuels: Sustainable Paths to Greater Energy Security
Biofuels market

Boosting Biofuels: Sustainable Paths to Greater Energy Security

26 de April de 2016

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy.

UNICA’s contribution to the EU public consultation on the sustainability of bioenergy
European Union

UNICA’s contribution to the EU public consultation on the sustainability of bioenergy

26 de April de 2016

EU Member States have agreed on a new policy framework for climate and energy, including EU‑wide targets for the period between 2020 and 2030. The targets include reducing the Union’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 % relative to emissions in 2005 and ensuring that at least 27 % of the EU’s energy comes from renewable sources.

Sugarcane Biofuels Fact Sheet
Biofuels market

Sugarcane Biofuels Fact Sheet

26 de March de 2016

To enhance America’s energy security and improve the environment, Congress created a program requiring increasing volumes of renewable fuel in the U.S. energy supply. The law – known as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) – calls for Americans to use more renewable fuel each year, incrementally growing the requirement to 36 billion gallons by 2022.

UNICA’s contribution to the EU public consultation on the reform of the RED
European Union

UNICA’s contribution to the EU public consultation on the reform of the RED

26 de February de 2016

In its Energy Union Framework Strategy, the Commission announced a new renewable energy package for the period after 2020, [1] to include a new renewable energy directive (REDII) for the period 2020-2030 and an updated EU bioenergy sustainability policy.

The role of cleaner fuels after COP21
Biofuels market

The role of cleaner fuels after COP21

26 de January de 2016

The common objective to fight climate change brought together 196 nations to the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) in early December 2015. In an exceptional exercise of international concerted action, leaders from all parts of the globe agreed to join efforts to fight climate change.

UNICA’s Institutional Folder: Sugar, Ethanol, Bioelectricity & Beyond
Brazilian Sugarcane Industry

UNICA’s Institutional Folder: Sugar, Ethanol, Bioelectricity & Beyond

26 de December de 2015

The sugarcane industry in Brazil provides clean and renewable solutions to our most pressing challenges, including climate change mitigation and diversification of energy sources.

Global Commodities Forum Report 2015 – Trade in commodities: opportunities and challenges
Events

Global Commodities Forum Report 2015 – Trade in commodities: opportunities and challenges

26 de October de 2015

This report was written by Kris Terauds, an economist with UNCTAD's Special Unit on Commodities. It was prepared under the general direction and supervision of Yanchun Zhang, Chief of the Commodities Policy Implementation and Outreach Section, Special Unit on Commodities. Samuel Gayi, Head of the Special Unit on Commodities, provided a detailed review of the report.

Global Sugar Alliance clears record on India Subsidy and Health Misinformation
India

Global Sugar Alliance clears record on India Subsidy and Health Misinformation

26 de September de 2015

Amid the 5th consecutive year of a global surplus and challenging world market conditions at below the cost of production in their member countries, The Global Sugar Alliance members from the major sugar exporting nations met together in Sao Paulo, Brazil earlier yesterday (23 September) to tackle this and a multitude of issues impacting on the global sugar industry currently.

Formal comments to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Renewable Fuel Standard Program Proposed Rule
North America

Formal comments to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Renewable Fuel Standard Program Proposed Rule

26 de July de 2015

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (“UNICA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments on the proposed rule, entitled the "Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018; Proposed Rule," 81 Fed. Reg. 34,788, published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on May 31, 2016 ("Proposed Rule").

Bioenergy & Sustainability: bridging the gaps
Brazilian Sugarcane Industry

Bioenergy & Sustainability: bridging the gaps

4 de April de 2015

The development of modern high efficiency bioenergy technologies has the potential to improve energy security and access while reducing environmental impacts and stimulating low-carbon development. While modern bioenergy production is increasing in the world, it still makes a small contribution to our energy matrix.

Support an EU Sub-target for Renewables in Petrol
European Union

Support an EU Sub-target for Renewables in Petrol

26 de February de 2015

Use Bioethanol it has one of the highest greenhouse gas savings. UNICA wants to ensure that the future of biofuels in Europe doesn’t just rely on biodiesel, but also leaves room for bioethanol.

EU 2030 Road Transport Decarbonisation Scenario Analysis
European Union

EU 2030 Road Transport Decarbonisation Scenario Analysis

26 de January de 2015

Tank to wheels (TTW) emissions from road transport represent around 19% of total EU emissions in 2010 and is the fastest growing source of EU emissions according to the new carbon inventory report by the EEA (EEA, 2014).

Position paper – Reducing transport emissions by 2030 through a renewed EU biofuels policy
European Union

Position paper – Reducing transport emissions by 2030 through a renewed EU biofuels policy

26 de January de 2015

The European Council has recently given a mandate to the European Commission to address EU transport emissions, notably through new instruments and measures for “renewable energy sources in transport”. This represents an improvement compared to the Commission’s original Communication which did not mention transport.

Greenhouse gas impact of marginal fossil fuel use
European Union

Greenhouse gas impact of marginal fossil fuel use

26 de November de 2014

Biofuels represent a major option to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. When assessing the benefits of biofuels, they are compared to the fossil fuels they replace. In the framework of the European Renewable Energy Directive and the Fuel Quality Directive, this is done by comparing the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of biofuels to a 'fossil comparator'.

UNICA’s Comments on Brazilian Sugarcane Ethanol Availability for the LCFS
North America

UNICA’s Comments on Brazilian Sugarcane Ethanol Availability for the LCFS

26 de October de 2014

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (“UNICA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard’s (LCFS) fuel availability assessment, which was presented at a workshop on September 25, 2014.

UNICA’s Comments on the Updated Indirect Land Use Change Analysis of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
North America

UNICA’s Comments on the Updated Indirect Land Use Change Analysis of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard

15 de October de 2014

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (“UNICA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard’s (LCFS) update on indirect land use change (ILUC) analysis.

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