Bonsucro

Bonsucro

Control Union is a global service provider for the sugar industry and officially approved by Bonsucro. We perform verification services across the full supply chain, from the sugar mill to the final consumers across the globe.

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    Bonsucro

    About the standard

    Bonsucro is a certification scheme specifically designed for the sustainable production of sugarcane. It assesses the performance of farms and the supply chain across three key dimensions: environmental, social, and economic. The standard requires compliance with measurable indicators on topics such as:

    • Efficient use of water, energy, and fertilizers.
    • Protection of soil, biodiversity, and sensitive areas.
    • Safe and fair working conditions.
    • Product traceability from field to consumer.
    • Legal compliance and good management practices.

    Benefits

    • It improves agricultural efficiency, reduces water and energy consumption, and optimizes the use of inputs.

    • It enables access to global supply chains that require responsible sourcing and traceability.

    • It allows participation in biodiesel credit markets through compliance with EU RED (with additional modules).

    • It strengthens the product’s reliability and reputation with consumers, brands, and regulators.

    2 levels of certification

    The scheme includes two components:

    Aimed at farms, mills, and smallholders; it assesses agricultural performance, efficient use of resources, environmental management, workplace safety, and emissions reduction.

    Based on mass balance, it allows end buyers to make credible claims about their use of sustainable sugar or ethanol.

    Why choose Control Union?

    Control Union is accredited to conduct audits and certifications in accordance with Bonsucro standards. In addition to the certification process, we can offer pre-audits and training as an authorized Bonsucro training provider.

    Application Process

    Contact us and complete the application form

    Start your application by reaching out to us and filling out the form.

    Case evaluation and financial proposal

    We analyze the type of operation (production, mill, trading) and the certification scope, then send you a proposal with timelines, stages, and budget.

    Confirmation and audit scheduling

    Once you accept the proposal, we schedule the on-site or plant audit, considering the most suitable production or commercial stage.

    Audit execution

    Our team conducts the document and on-site audit, including the use of the Bonsucro Calculator to measure performance on key indicators.

    Technical review and certificate issuance

    If all requirements are met, we issue the corresponding certificate and register your operation in the official Bonsucro database.

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