Carbon Agenda
The transition to a low-carbon economy, aligned with Paris Agreement targets, requires sector-specific solutions—including the adoption of low-carbon biofuels for both transportation and industrial applications.
The carbon footprint measures total greenhouse gas emissions generated across a product’s full lifecycle, from production to end use, quantified in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e).
Low carbon-intensity biofuels are critical for accelerating the energy transition, as they significantly reduce emissions compared to fossil fuels. At FS, producing low-carbon fuel is not a promise; it is standard practice.
We utilize second-crop corn, cultivated on existing farmland in rotation with soybeans within the same crop year, eliminating the need for land clearing. This results in a highly efficient production model characterized by high environmental performance and low carbon intensity.
Aimed at contributing to global decarbonization and aligning its business model with the highest international standards, FS initiated, in 2023, the certification of its industrial units under the ISCC CORSIA Low LUC Risk standards, one of the world’s most rigorous certifications for supply chains eligible for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market.
In 2024, FS reached a key milestone by certifying the first farm linked to its Lucas do Rio Verde unit based on primary data collected directly from producers, a remarkable achievement considering that the Company does not operate its own farms.
In 2025, this strategy accelerated with the re-certification of the Lucas do Rio Verde unit and the certification of the Primavera do Leste unit into the scope, significantly expanding our supply of SAF-eligible feedstock.
Furthermore, FS is certified under the ISCC EU standard, expanding its footprint across key regulated markets. In Europe, FS ethanol achieves a carbon footprint of approximately 20 gCO₂eq/MJ for the delivered product—reinforcing its emissions-reduction potential.
Looking ahead, the company plans to scale up its certified ethanol production, further solidifying a strategic vision rooted in traceability, transparency, and low-carbon leadership.
BECCS: capturing carbon to unlock a better future.
BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage) is a technology that combines bioenergy production with the capture of carbon dioxide emitted during biofuel production.
The CO₂ captured during corn photosynthesis is recaptured within our production process during the fermentation stage. Following capture, the gas is compressed and injected underground, remaining stored in geological formations located beneath one of FS’s industrial units in Lucas do Rio Verde.
Up to 423,000 tCO₂e can be stored annually once the project is completed.
