ISCC Regional Stakeholder Committee – Latin America

Upcoming Regional Stakeholder Meeting – Latin America

Date to be announced

Chairs of the Committee

Alejandra Rueda Zarate (NES Naturaleza)

Alonso Martínez Avalos (Styropek)

About the Regional Stakeholder Committee

ISCC is dedicated to fostering sustainability in Latin America, a region rich in biodiversity and natural resources. The Latin American Stakeholder Committee works collaboratively to address the unique challenges and opportunities in this area. Join us in our efforts to promote responsible practices, protect ecosystems, and drive Latin America’s circular economy and bioeconomy agenda.

Meet the committee’s chairs

17th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – Latin America

5 June 2025, Live Online Meeting

Thank you to everyone who joined the ISCC Regional Stakeholder Meeting – Latin America. The event was a resounding success. A special thanks goes to our committee chairs and all the presenters who delivered 13 presentations, sharing their expertise on the challenges and opportunities in the Latin American region.

The event began with a presentation on Mexico’s sustainable vision, followed by updates on ISCC developments and collaboration from regional stakeholders. The meeting consisted of two main blocks: market developments and regulatory updates, as well as ISCC PLUS concerning the circular economy and bioeconomy.

Discussions centred on innovative feedstocks, such as macauba, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and trends in the hydrogen market. Other topics included regulatory challenges in plastics within the food and beverage sector, as well as perspectives on CORSIA in the Latin American region. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A and feedback session, reflecting the active engagement of our stakeholders.

We look forward to continuing the collaboration to drive sustainability in Latin America. If you were unable to attend, don’t worry! In case you missed it, the presentation and recap are available here.

Agenda (English)

Agenda (Spanish)

Full Recap

Presentations from the 17th Meeting

Mexico’s Vision for Sustainability – Rogelio Jimenez, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, SEMARNAT, Mexico 900.0 KB Update on ISCC Developments – Dr. Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director ISCC, Germany 2.6 MB Sustainable Biomass Certification in Latin America– Adriane Reis Cruvinel, Brazilian Agricultural Attache to Mexico, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, Brazil 1.0 MB Macauba as an Innovative Feedstock – Pedro Henrique Terra Estrela, New Business and Digital Vice-President, Acelen Renewables, Brazil 1.8 MB Renewable Feedstocks – Clara Lizarazo, Senior Researcher, Neste, Finland 840.1 KB Journey Towards EUDR – Pedro Ruano, GREMCA, Colombia. 2.5 MB Regulatory Developments for Sustainable Aviation Fuels or Registry SAF – Diego Martinez del Rio, Corporate Sustainability Manager, LATAM Airlines, Chile 2.6 MB Progress of the Clean Hydrogen Industry in Latin America – Israel Hurtado, President & CEO of the Mexican Hydrogen Association, Mexico 1.8 MB ISCC PLUS for the Circular Economy and Bioeconomy – Dr Jan Henke, Director, ISCC & Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany 4.9 MB Plastic Regulatory Status in LATAM – Juliana Cortez Danese, Director of Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability, Latin American Alliance of Food & Beverages Associations, Costa Rica 1.8 MB Insights Into Sustainability Certifications in Latin America – Denisse Ortez, Director for Latin America in the Division of Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity, SCS Global Services, USA 2.2 MB

16th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – Latin America

13 August 2024, Live Online Meeting

The 16th ISCC Regional Stakeholder Meeting – Latin America is over and was a great success. The meeting was held live online and gathered more than 100 participants who joined us for valuable discussions and learning opportunities.

With 14 presentations delivered by sustainability experts, the meeting featured three main blocks essential for the Latin America market: updates on the latest developments in the regulatory market and EU regulations, developments of ISCC PLUS, and a deep dive into human rights and environmental due diligence.

Ending on a high note, the meeting was concluded with the Co-Chair election. Congratulations to Alonso Martínez Avalos for being elected to the role; we wish you the best of luck and look forward to many more fruitful collaborations.

Please find the presentations below. A huge thank you to all attendees and speakers!

Agenda (English)

Agenda (Spanish)

Full Recap

Presentations from the 16th Meeting

Current Challenges and New Market Developments – Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, ISCC, Germany 1.1 MB How ISCC Helps to Enter the UDB – Kristina Nenov, Senior System Manager, ISCC, Germany 2.7 MB Low ILUC-Risk Certification for Biofuels – Dr Peter Hawighorst, Associate Director, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany 1.3 MB First Low LUC Certification under ISCC CORSIA – Claudia Domingues Romeiro, Sustainability Manager, FS Fueling Sustainability, Brasil 1.7 MB ISCC & World Bank on Palm-Based SAF:Renewable Diesel Production Project – Beatriz Nobre Da Fonseca, Project Manager, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany 903.0 KB ISCC PLUS for the Circular Economy and Bioeconomy – Dr Jan Henke, Director, ISCC & Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany 3.0 MB Certification Journey_Challenges & Benefits – Natalia Jimenez Guzmán, New Business Manager, Esenttia, Colombia 2.9 MB Regulatory Framework for the Circular Economy – Slendy Díaz, Circular Economy Lead, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia 1.5 MB Overview Due Diligence Requirements and How to Comply with Them – Elba Estrada, Senior Project Manager, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany 1.2 MB The Food Security Standard Implementation with ISCC to Fulfill Human Rights Due Diligence – Dr Rafaël Schneider, Deputy Head Policy and External Relations, Welthungerhilfe, Germany 1.9 MB Empowering Climate Action and Food Security_ISCC’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative – Elwuin Fiallos, System Manager, ISCC, Germany 2.9 MB

15th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – Latin America

30 August 2023, Hybrid Meeting in Bogotá, Colombia & Online

The 15th ISCC Regional Stakeholder Meeting – Latin America took place as a hybrid meeting in Bogotá with 47 people onsite and more than 120 online participants. Many thanks to Alejandra Rueda, Chair of the Committee, for an excellent moderation and the organization onsite! Congratulations on the reelection as Chair of Committee!

We heard about important topics such as EU Regulation and ISCC Update, upcoming legal and due diligence requirements, ISCC PLUS Development for the Circular Economy & Bioeconomy, benefits of regenerative agriculture, and generating carbon credits in Latin America.

One of the most exciting moments during our ISCC Regional Stakeholder Meeting in Latin America was the ceremony around our First ISCC FSS Add-On Certificate! Issued for GREMCA SA, who becomes the first company certified with the FSS Add-On in Colombia and Worldwide!

Please find the presentations below. A huge thank you to all attendees and speakers!

Agenda (English)

Agenda (Spanish)

Presentations from the 15th Meeting

Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, ISCC System, Germany – Update on Latest ISCC Developments 1.5 MB Rob Vierhout, Board Member, ISCC Association, Belgium – Updates on RED II(III) and Fit for 55 2.5 MB Thomas Bock, System Manager, ISCC System, Germany – Certification of Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2.7 MB Julia Nevares, Project Manager, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany – RFNBOs Certification 1.6 MB Kristina Nenov, Senior System Manager, ISCC System, Germany – Union Database – Update 2.0 MB Katia Masias Bröcker, Senior Project Manager, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany – Mandatory Corporate Due Diligence Regulations as a Prerequisite to Enter the EU Market 4.3 MB Pia Rothe, Senior Project Manager, GRAS, Germany – Covering Due Diligence Requirements with GRAS 5.4 MB Dr Rafaël Schneider, Deputy Head Policy and External Relations, Welthungerhilfe, Germany – Demonstrating Human Rights Compliance with ISCC Food Security Standard 2.0 MB Oscar Cifuentes, General Manager, GREMCA Agricultura y Energía Sostenible S.A, Colombia – ISCC Food Security Standard (FSS): An Overview of a Practical Experience 4.2 MB Dr Jan Henke, Director, ISCC System, Germany – ISCC PLUS for the Circular Economy and Bioeconomy 3.0 MB Denisse Ortez, Technical Manager for Bonsucro and ISCC Latin America Programs, SCS Global Service – Shaping a Circular Economy: Exploring ISCC PLUS Certification in Latin America 2.5 MB Aram Pedinian Mohr, Commercial Manager, HIF Global, Chile – HIF Global Pilot Plant Certification Experience of eFuels under ISCC PLUS 1.9 MB Monica Cuellar Sanchez, New Business Development Leader, Fedepal ma, Colombia – Circular Economy: An Opportunity to Generate Value in the Colombian Palm Sector 3.0 MB Dr Claudia Bulgheroni, Senior Project Manager, Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany – Certification of Carbon Removals 2.9 MB Elwuin Fiallos, System Manager, ISCC System, Germany – Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture 4.2 MB Leiber Peñaloza, Model Project Manager for a Sustainable Landscape, Fundación Natura, Colombia – The Role of Certification towards Sustainability – An NGO’s Perspective 2.6 MB Camila Cammaert, Sustainable Food Systems Coordinator, WWF Colombia – Food Systems Transformation: What the Challenge is About and How it Articulates with the Climate Change, SDGs and Biodiversity Agendas 3.5 MB

14th Regional Stakeholder Meeting – Latin America

22 June 2022, Online Event

Agenda (English)

Agenda (Spanish)

182 participants took part in a day of discussion, feedback and learning. A huge thank you to all attendees and speakers! The event brought together companies from across the value chain operating in the Americas, as well as consultancies and NGOs, resulting in an interesting mix of topics: We heard about current and upcoming EU regulations and directives, experiences with ISCC PLUS certification for palm oil and packaging materials, the opportunities that ISCC CORSIA certification holds for the Latin American market and how biodiversity conservation must be a top priority in all economic activities. Find the presentations below.