Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS)

✨ 2025 find us working together to uphold sustainability standards, protect forests, preserve biodiversity, and enhance the well-being of communities, driving the regenerative transition. 🌱 Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) wishes you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! ✨ #Responsiblesoy #RegenerativeAgriculture #HolidaySeason

In a significant step forward for the sustainable soy supply chain, the volume of Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) certified physical material adopted by November 30, 2024, reached a historic record of nearly 900,000 tons in Mass Balance. This achievement represents a 94.79% increase over 2023 and a 66.98% increase over 2022. 📊 Key Highlights: 38% (331,176 tons) of the certified material was allocated for biofuels in compliance with the EU RED Directive. 62% (541,909 tons) was adopted by the food and animal feed industries, with a significant rise in volumes. 8.2% of total adoptions came from the aquaculture industry, showcasing growing diversification in sectors integrating responsible soy into their value chains. 💡 New Market Players: Out of the 14 companies that acquired certified physical soybeans in 2024, 10 entered the RTRS market for the first time, with a total of 42,597 tons, representing 3% of the total volume. 🔗 Learn more about this milestones in this article: https://lnkd.in/d_eDaz3E The growth recorded this year reinforces RTRS's continued commitment to offering a range of sustainable solutions for the sector. #Sustainability #Soy #MassBalance #Responsiblesoy #Physicalmaterial #Certification

In recent years, Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) Chain of Custody (CoC) certification has experienced remarkable global growth, positioning itself as a key solution to meet the increasing demand for sustainable products across diverse markets. 📊 In 2023, we saw a 12% increase in certified sites compared to 2022, with 55 new RTRS CoC-certified sites added. As of October 31, 2024, there are 409 certified sites across 16 countries, including 239 storage facilities, 96 processing plants, 52 ports, 54 transshipment facilities, and 35 commercial offices. Notably, seven sites achieved CoC certification for the first time. 🔗 Read more in this article: https://lnkd.in/dmVpYFM4 🌱 RTRS remains committed to driving the growth of sustainable soy, strengthening supply chains, and creating a positive impact on the ground. #Sustainability #SupplyChain #Certification #SustainableAgriculture #ChainOfCustody 

🌱First ABR-Certified Group Achieving RTRS Certification for Soy This milestone celebrates the first group of producers already certified under the Brazilian Responsible Cotton (ABR) standard who have now achieved RTRS certification for soy production. A collaborative effort between Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS), Abrapa - Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Algodão, Aprosoja/MS, and AMPASUL made this possible, showcasing the potential to align sustainability standards and optimize certification processes. This is a significant step toward large-scale certification, paving the way for other soy producers to follow suit. 🌟 Did you know? Of the 108 indicators in the RTRS Standard for Responsible Soy Production, 78 (72.2%) are already included in the ABR cotton standard, and 10 (9.3%) are partially met. By completing the remaining 30 indicators, an ABR-certified producer can also achieve RTRS certification for soy. 👉 Learn more about the benefits of combining certification systems, the success of this collaboration, and its potential to scale up sustainable soy production: https://lnkd.in/dw3ya4TT #Sustainability #RTRSCertification #ResponsibleSoy #Cotton

✳️ On December 3rd and 4th, São Luís (MA) hosted the III Sustainable Soy Dialogues in the Itaqui Corridor, organized by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS), CLI - Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura S.A., and IDH, which joined especially for this edition. 🌱 The event served as a platform to discuss sustainable solutions for the soy supply chain in the Matopiba region. Held in São Luís, Brazil, the meeting brought together over 100 experts, producers, and key stakeholders to address challenges such as decarbonization, financial incentives, and the certification of agricultural products. ❇️ We are proud to be part of this collaborative effort, contributing to the discussion of practical solutions and innovative approaches to promote sustainable soy production, combining high productivity with socio-environmental responsibility. 📢 Explore the event highlights and the next steps for the Sustainable Soy Alliance in this article: https://lnkd.in/dWDa3K9j #SustainableSoy #Agriculture #Sustainability #RTRSCertification #Matopiba

On November 27th, Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) was proud to participate in the Agro em Código 2024 event in São Paulo, Brazil organized by Embrapa, GS1 Brasil, and Cubo Itaú. CID SANCHES, RTRS External Consultant for Brazil, presented on the importance of traceability in soy production, detailing the RTRS Production Standard and Chain of Custody Standard, along with the new EUDR module. This module is designed to help companies meet due diligence requirements while supporting sustainability. 🌱 The discussions covered various certifications and the need for traceability systems adapted to Brazil’s unique agribusiness sector. A special thanks to Embrapa for the opportunity to share insights and engage with key industry leaders. 📢 See the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dmsND385 #RTRS #Sustainability #Traceability #AgroEmCódigo2024 #EUDR

📢 Nos dias 3 e 4 de dezembro, São Luís (Maranhão - MA), Brasil será palco da 3ª edição presencial deste evento para debater desafios, soluções sustentáveis e próximos passos da Aliança da Soja Sustentável para o Corredor de Itaqui, com foco na região do Matopiba (Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí e Bahia). 💡 A ideia é explorar práticas e inovações para promover a produção de soja sustentável, unindo alta produtividade com responsabilidade socioambiental. Organizado por GIZ Brasil, Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS), CLI - Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura S.A. e IDH, que se une especialmente nesta edição, o encontro contará com a participação de produtores, especialistas e líderes do setor agrícola – todos comprometidos em transformar o futuro do agronegócio. Uma oportunidade única para promover diálogos, construir soluções e fortalecer o compromisso com a sustentabilidade! 🌱 ✳️ Informações e inscrições, acesse: https://lnkd.in/dQ3GJQMP #SojaSustentável #Inovação #Sustentabilidade #DiálogosDaSoja #Matopiba #CorredorVerde #Agronegócio

🌐 RTRS participates in ISEAL's webinar! 🌱 We are excited to announce that Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) will be part of the webinar “Chain of Custody – building a common understanding, enabling corporate action,” organised by ISEAL on the 13th of December Ana Laura Andreani, Technical Unit Manager at #RTRS, will be part of the discussion on how different CoC models drive corporate sustainability action and will explain how we have reviewed our Chain of Custody (CoC) models to meet the new demands of the global market. The webinar will feature a panel discussion exploring why a shared understanding of CoC matters and how different CoC models can support different use cases. 📢 Panellists include:  ✅ Jean-André Bonnardel, Global Supply Chain Lead, Quantis ✅ Ruth Nussbaum, Executive Director, Global and Europe, Proforest ✅Josh Taylor, Traceability Manager, ISEAL ✅Patrick Mallet, Innovation Director, ISEAL ✅Jess Fryer, Impacts and Innovations Coordinator ISEAL Additionally, ISEAL will provide an overview of the revised CoC models and definitions guidance, currently under public consultation, highlighting key factors for credible and sustainable approaches. 📅 Date: 13th December at 14:00 – 15:00 UTC 🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/wsys50Ui3Z3 🎯 Join us and take part in this essential conversation. #Traceability #CoC #ResponsibleSoy

🌱RTRS is proud to participate in tomorrow’s Agro em Código Summit on traceability in agriculture! Cid Sanches, RTRS External Consultant in Brazil, will speak at the opening panel. This key event, organized by Embrapa, GS1 and Cubo Itaú with support from ICOLAB, will bring together top industry leaders to explore how traceability and certifications drive innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector. CID SANCHES, RTRS External Consultant in Brazil, will explain the RTRS certification system, especially the new Chain of Custody certification, and how companies can trace their soy and products using this certification.   📆 Date: 27/11  🕘 Time: 09:00  📍 Location: Auditorium, Cubo Itaú  Join us in person or online at the Cubo Itaú auditorium in São Paulo! Registrations and more information 👉https://lnkd.in/drepCcyn #RTRS #AgroEmCodigo #Traceability #Sustainability #Agriculture

Setting out the goals of RTRS and ambitious plans for the future, Luiza Bruscato closed this year's International Conference. Luiza joined RTRS earlier in the year as Global Executive Director, building on 15 years of experience in sustainability projects across the public, private, and third sectors. Alongside this, Luiza guest lectures in the MBA programme for Agribusiness Management at IPOG - Instituto de Pós-Graduação e Graduação. Previously, Luiza was Executive Director of the Brazilian Round Table on Sustainable Livestock, collaborating with leaders in the meat, leather, and dairy production chain. She was also a member of the Executive Committee for the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. #RTRS2024Conference #ResponsibleSoy #RegenerativeAgriculture