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In our latest article, we break down ISCC's GHG accounting methodologies and explain how they ensure #traceability and #sustainability in bio-circular feedstocks, with a focus on helping SMEs at the start of their sustainability journey.
𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼:
📊 Why GHG emissions calculations are crucial under ISCC certifications
✅ Which products are eligible for emissions accounting (and how ISCC PLUS makes it accessible for newcomers)
🚛 Key decarbonisation opportunities starting from agriculture to transport and processing
⚖️ How ISCC methodology compares to the GHG Protocol - Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)
Dive into all the details in our article below.
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CEO of the headhunting company Shipping & Trading Network STN. Vice President at WISTA CH. English & French native speaker. Active in commodities trading. Speaker at conferences. 10k followers.
For those who know me personally, I am out of words to describe how excited I am about the development of commodity Thursdays.
Below is Iryna’s speech (video and script), where 360 people registered last week in Dubai.
Tonight, the drinks are in Singapore: https://lnkd.in/e-6Yhk4k
There are a few people behind the scenes, including our superstar Clara Segret.
STN—You may know that this is a side business alongside STN - the Network—a headhunting company active in shipping and trading, so I feel like I’m effectively running two businesses 😅.
If you want to get involved in any way, please let us know!
Thank you to my friends, mentor, and coach (I’m sure you know who I’m referring to) and to the STN team William Thrippleton, Robert Ferguson and Jack Falk for their hard work.
Thank you to our host partners
Singapore 🇸🇬: Aileen Vitug from S&P Global, Adam Richardson from HFW, Aditya Sekar and Antoni Gil Pujol, PhD, from Peak Resilience
Rotterdam 🇳🇱: Simone Damasceno from Prado Agencia Maritima, Wim Kok from InterWin and Chris Sunderman from Smart Trade Africa
Dubai🇦🇪: Tien Tai, Richard Strub, Robert Lawrence, Ian Chung and Stephanie Kingston from HFW
London 🇬🇧: Georges Panaghoulis from Island Oil and Charles Osborne CITF from Inspiratia
Paris 🇫🇷: Pierre-Olivier BORDEAUX from UBAF and Jean-Charles Ramaromisa from PELAGOS
USA 🇺🇸: Peter Ryan from Goba Capital and Anton Posner from The Mercury Group
Istanbul 🇹🇷: Aysegul Gorur from Aqua Chartering
Athens 🇬🇷: Polychronis Manousis from Green & Black Shipbrokers
Cairo 🇪🇬: Nouran Ezzeldin from Granos Oros
Our sponsors: DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), Energy Aspects, Trade Data Monitor LLC, Ebury, PELAGOS,COUNT Group, Lestr, and Bannockburn Global Forex.
Our partners: TXF, Global Trade Review (GTR), Commodities People, Gafta: The Grain and Feed Trade Association, Fastmarkets, and Trade Finance Global (TFG).
Here is the script of Iryna’s speech:
“Thank you for being here tonight! It’s wonderful to see so many of you.
Commodity Thursdays are fun and casual networking drinks for those in the commodities trading and shipping industry. We’re based in Geneva and have a presence in London, Singapore, the US, Amsterdam, Paris, Istanbul, Athens, and Cairo. Tonight, we have over 300 people registered in Dubai, so it promises to be a fantastic evening!
CommodityThursdays is owned by STN, a headhunting company focused on trading. If you need help with recruitment or are looking for new opportunities, please reach out to us.
On behalf of all the team, we would like to thank HFW for their ongoing support and DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) and Energy Aspects, LLC for sponsoring tonight’s event.
Now, I’ll pass the microphone to Koen Wessels, the Lead Oil Products Analyst from Energy Aspects, who will share some valuable insights.
Enjoy the evening! Make sure to meet new people and exchange your contact details on LinkedIn. Thank you again, and have fun!"
💼 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 🔔
Our Managing Consultant, Daisy Law, attended the Leadership Board Delegates Meeting hosted by Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) this month. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with key industry leaders and gain insights into addressing the global plastic waste crisis.
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
🌍 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Tackling the plastic pollution crisis requires prioritisation, whether it’s between different plastic types or focusing efforts on countries most in need.
🏭 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Large-scale change requires collaboration among all stakeholders, including feedstock providers, collectors, sorters, recyclers, producers, consumers, and brands.
📜 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Consistent policies are essential for scaling sustainable solutions. Initiatives like extended producer responsibility (EPR) mobilise companies to rethink their product life cycles.
💰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀: While funding recycling and collection projects is critical, creating a sustainable, self-regulating market for plastic credits remains challenging.
♻️ 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: Balancing between closed-loop vs. open-loop circular systems is central to leveraging today’s recycling capabilities to attain a fully circular economy for the near future.
We remain eager to continue these conversations and collaborate with key players to expedite the shift to a circular economy.
A special thanks to Justin Wood for the invitation and for spearheading such a pivotal discussion on the AEPW’s strategy against plastic pollution.
At COUNT Consultancy, we’re here to apply our expertise in accreditations and alternative financing to drive meaningful progress in sustainability. Contact us at info@countconsultancy.com to explore how we can support your sustainability initiatives.
#Sustainability#PlasticPollution#CircularEconomy#COUNTConsultancy#AEPW
𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 EPCA 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💼🔍
EPCA 2024 was a pivotal moment for COUNT Group. Despite ongoing market challenges, we’re seeing promising growth opportunities, particularly in the shift towards sustainable feedstocks and carbon reduction.
The most striking change is that the industry is no longer just exploring alternatives—it’s acting. The presence of sustainability-driven leaders at #EPCA has grown, signaling real momentum.
𝗦𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰:
🌱 There is a concerted effort across the industry to expand feedstock capabilities to include circular and bio-based alternatives.
🚀 Sustainability is now a central focus for the future of the petrochemical industry.
💡 We’re seeing a clear shift from "what must be done" to "what can be achieved."
🤝 Stronger partnerships are emerging to drive successful outcomes.
📈 With rising demand and the supply chain stabilising, this part of the market is becoming increasingly investable.
If we didn’t catch you at EPCA, reach out to us at sustainability@countenergytrading.com—let’s collaborate to push sustainability forward!
#EPCA2024#Sustainability#CircularEconomy#Petrochemicals#SustainableFeedstocks#CarbonReduction#IndustryInnovation#FutureOfEnergy#PartnershipsForSustainability#CircularSolutions#COUNTGroup
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆?
Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of carbon-rich materials at elevated temperatures, in an inert atmosphere without access to oxygen. While not new, its use in recycling mixed plastics that are not suitable for mechanical methods is creating new opportunities in the circular economy.
The primary output, pyrolysis oil, is a blend of hydrocarbons including naphtha, kerosene, and diesel-range components, along with heavier waxes. Pyrolysis oil can be subsequently refined using the same equipment as crude oil to separate these fractions.
Some refineries are now blending pyrolysis with crude oil in initial trials, using existing infrastructure to produce products made from both virgin and circular materials.
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀
The potential impacts of pyrolysis in the #CircularEconomy are significant:
🌿 It provides an environmentally sound solution for plastics that would otherwise end up in landfills or incineration.
♻️ It prevents plastic leakage by increasing the demand for waste materials as a commodity.
🏭 It reduces net #GHGemissions by substituting virgin materials and avoiding incineration.
🇪🇺 In the context of the #EU, it will help achieve the recycled content targets in packaging products. Especially, those related to food-grade applications requiring compliance with strict sanitary standards.
𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱
Like with any innovation, #pyrolysis also faces several challenges. For one, sourcing plastic waste with the right polymer mix depends heavily on the quality of regional waste management systems. The quality of pyrolysis oil remains variable as new technologies evolve, making consistency crucial for competing with virgin materials. Achieving reliable, high-quality output is key to replacing more crude oil.
Pyrolysis technology is poised to benefit from global legislation like the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, the Single-Use Plastics Directive, and the upcoming UN Plastics Treaty. However, a key challenge remains: unlocking financial support for advanced recycling. Innovative solutions like #PlasticCredits offer a promising way to address this hurdle.
At COUNT Consultancy, our commitment to circularity translates into supporting pyrolysis facilities to gain #REACH and #ISCC#certifications, allowing them to swiftly operate in the market, and obtain Plastic Credits for an extra stream of finance.
Contact us at info@countconsultancy.com for a free consultation and discover how our expertise can drive your circular economy goals forward.
