Key Takeaways:
- Citrosuco, in collaboration with ECCON Environmental Solutions and Reservas Votorantim, will present the PSA Carbon Agro Perene initiative during Climate Week NYC.
- The program focuses on Payment for Environmental Services (PSA), aiming to remunerate rural landowners for sustainable practices.
- PSA Carbon Agro Perene seeks to address climate change mitigation, GHG emission neutrality, and sustainable food production.
- Citrosuco aims to reduce its GHG emissions by 28% by 2030 as part of its broader ESG strategy.
PSA Carbon Agro Perene to Debut at Climate Week NYC
Citrosuco, the world’s largest orange juice producer, in collaboration with ECCON Environmental Solutions and Reservas Votorantim, will introduce a new Payment for Environmental Services (PSA) methodology called PSA Carbon Agro Perene during Climate Week NYC. This initiative will be presented on September 25th, with a focus on promoting sustainable practices within Brazilian agribusiness. The event, held in New York City, USA, is recognized as the largest annual climate event.
Thematic Focus: Sustainability in Agribusiness
Under the theme “Production and Conservation: A Virtuous Cycle Towards Sustainability,” Citrosuco and its partners will discuss the value of integrating sustainable production with environmental services. Key speakers will include Citrosuco’s CEO Marcelo Abud, CLCAO Clauber de Andrade, Head of ESG Orlando Nastri, as well as David Canassa, CEO of Reservas Votorantim, Yuri Rugai Marinho, CEO of ECCON, and Marcelo Stabile, Carbon Manager at ECCON.
The PSA Carbon Agro Perene program emphasizes the importance of sustainable food production while mitigating climate change and achieving greenhouse gas emission neutrality. By focusing on environmental services and offering remuneration to rural landowners, the initiative is expected to deliver benefits to both the environment and local communities.
Citrosuco’s Commitment to ESG Goals
Citrosuco has set ambitious targets as part of its ESG strategy, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030 for scopes 1 and 2. The company views combating climate change as a core component of its business practices.
“We are dedicated to developing solutions that position Citrosuco as an industry leader in ESG practices. With ambitious goals, we continuously seek and explore new opportunities. The partnership to create the PSA Carbon Agro Perene is a significant step towards our goals, reinforcing our commitment to society,” said Marcelo Abud, CEO of Citrosuco.
How PSA Carbon Agro Perene Works
The PSA Carbon Agro Perene program involves the valuation, constitution, and payment for Environmental Services, as well as the creation of Carbon Credits Plus (C+) on properties that preserve or conserve native areas and follow best practices for perennial crop production.
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