When did you last think about how to integrate the UN Global SDGs to your company, your supply chain and your products? – Let’s do this together!

In February 2025, our senior project managers—Julia Ostrowski, Claudia Bulgheroni and Julia Nevares—attended the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Association's (ISCC) 15th Annual Sustainability Conference, an event that highlighted years of progress in sustainability certification and industry collaboration. The discussions were both timely and insightful, addressing key regulatory updates and industry advancements.

Throughout the event, experts shared valuable perspectives on regulatory frameworks, market developments and the future of sustainability certification. In addition to engaging with key discussions, Julia Nevares took the stage to share insights on RFNBO certification and Meo's collaboration with ISCC in the CLEVER project. This initiative is driving the transition to renewable fuels by developing a robust greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting framework. A major focus is ensuring that standardised emission factors are established across all transport modes, fuels and production methods.

Another crucial topic at the conference was the Food Security Standard (FSS) and its growing role in sustainability certification. During his welcome address, our Managing Director, Dr. Norbert Schmitz, provided an update on ISCC and the FSS—highlighting how, as sustainability frameworks expand, integrating food security considerations is becoming an essential part of responsible certification systems.

We would like to extend our gratitude to ISCC for hosting the event and thank all of the speakers, panelists and participants who contributed to these essential discussions. The progress made over the past 15 years is significant, but the challenges ahead make continued collaboration even more critical.