Annual Continuous Improvement Reporting Framework

As part of their membership, members have agreed to report back to Bonsucro on their commitment to Continuous Improvement and any updates to the Self-Assessment provided in the previous year.

Bonsucro Benchmarking Protocol v1.2.1

Bonsucro Calculator

The Calculator is the main framework used by sugarcane producers to measure their compliance with the Bonsucro Production Standard.

Bonsucro Calculator for Smallholder Farmers

Tool supporting evaluation against the Bonsucro Production Standard for Smallholder Farmers

Bonsucro Certification and Auditing Guidance 2022

To train auditors across the Bonsucro Scheme Requirements, we’re committed to delivering clear guidance for certifications bodies and auditors on how to conduct auditors and interpret details of our standard.

Bonsucro Certification Protocol v5.1

*Part A still valid – Parts B onwards no longer applicable*
Bonsucro has developed a Certification Protocol that presents the process and procedures for certification against the Bonsucro standards.

Bonsucro Certification Protocol v6

The Certification Protocol presents the process and procedures for certification against the Bonsucro standards.

Bonsucro Code of Conduct 2020

All members of Bonsucro commit to working towards Bonsucro’s vision and complying with the Code of Conduct.

Bonsucro EU RED Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard v2

This standard is a voluntary add-on to the Bonsucro Standards and shall always be used in conjunction with the applicable Bonsucro Standards. It regroups requirements relating to Production, Mass Balance Chain of Custody, certification and audit process, and accreditation.

Bonsucro EU-RED Standard v2.0 Audit Checklist

This checklist is to be used by a certification body assessing compliance of an economic operator with the EU Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001/EC Requirements (“RED recast”, “RED2” or “REDII”) and the Commission Implementing Regulation 2022/996, as an add-on to the Bonsucro Standard, that specifies sustainability requirements for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels in the European Union. This checklist is to be used together with the Bonsucro Calculator until a new revised calculator be launched.

Bonsucro Exemptions Procedure V1

This document defines the process followed by Certification Bodies to request an exemption against the Bonsucro Standards, Certification Protocol, and related policies and guidelines.

Bonsucro Farm Diary (Template)

The farm diary allows smallholders to gradually add data on environmental criteria, including sources of GHG emissions, such as agrochemicals, water for irrigation, and transportation.

Bonsucro Grievance Mechanism – Rules of Procedure

Bonsucro Guidance for Experts – Expansion of Cultivation

This document is designed to help growers implement Bonsucro’s requirements related to expansion of sugarcane cultivation, as set out in Indicators 4.1.4. and 4.1.5.

Bonsucro Guidance for Operators – Developing a Biodiversity Management Plan

This guidance is designed to support operators on indicator 4.1.2 using outputs generated in supply base mapping of biodiversity and natural ecosystems under 4.1.1.

Bonsucro Guidance for Operators – Supply Base Mapping

Guidance for mill operators to map and compile information on biodiversity, natural ecosystems and high conservation value indicators across the supply base, to support developing biodiversity management plans.

Bonsucro Guidance for Operators – Expansion of Cultivation

This document aims to help growers implement Bonsucro’s requirements related to expansion of sugarcane cultivation, as set out in Indicators 4.1.4. and 4.1.5.

Bonsucro Impact Assessment 2019

Bonsucro Impact Fund – Concept note template

An offline template of the concept note, to help applicants outline their project idea and gather necessary information, before submitting their project to the Bonsucro Impact Fund through the online form.

Bonsucro Impact Fund – full proposal template

Bonsucro Impact Fund – MEL framework

Bonsucro Impact Fund – MEL guidance

Bonsucro Impact Fund – Modelo de nota conceitual

Bonsucro Impact Fund – online application form

Bonsucro Impact Fund – Plantilla de nota conceptual

Bonsucro MEL Framework

Bonsucro membership application procedure

Bonsucro Outcome Report 2016

Bonsucro’s social, environmental and economic impact in 2016.

Bonsucro Outcome Report 2017

Bonsucro’s social, environmental and economic impact in 2017.

Bonsucro Outcome Report 2018

Bonsucro’s social, environmental and economic impact in 2018.

Bonsucro Outcome Report 2019

Bonsucro’s social, environmental and economic impact in 2019.

Bonsucro Outcome Report 2020

Bonsucro’s social, environmental and economic impact in 2020.

Bonsucro Outcome Report 2021

Bonsucro’s social, environmental and economic impact in 2021.

Bonsucro Production Standard for Smallholder Farmers: An overview

An overview of the development process and scope of the Production Standard for Smallholder Farmers

Bonsucro Production Standard Transition Policy v2.0

The transition policy supports operators and certification bodies with the transition from version 4.2 to version 5.1.

Bonsucro Production Standard v5.2

The set of principles and indicators for the sustainable production of sugarcane. Version 5.2 is mandatory from December 2, 2023.

Bonsucro Production Standard v5.2 – Implementation guidance

This document provides operators with guidance to implement the BPS v5.2 at the mill and farm level.

Bonsucro Production Standard v5.2 – Implementation Policy

This document contains the rules to start implementing the BPS v5.2.

Bonsucro Production Standard version 5.2

The set of principles and indicators for the sustainable production of sugarcane. Version 5.2 is binding from 2 December 2023.

Bonsucro Strategic Plan 2021-2026

This sets out how we will work towards collectively accelerating the sustainable production and uses of sugarcane.

Bonsucro Strategic Plan 2021-2026 – Summary

This sets out how we will work towards collectively accelerating the sustainable production and uses of sugarcane.

Bonsucro’s MEL Public System Report 2022

Briefing note on Grievance Mechanisms: overview of good practice and current implementation by selected ISEAL community member schemes

Business case study: Bonsucro certification in India – full report

Business case study: Bonsucro certification in India – summary

Calculadora Bonsucro

Claims and Labelling Rules v7.1

Rules outlining the different types of claims available and the rules governing their use.

Climate action in sugarcane – Factsheet

Climate Zone Map

ClimateCane Tracker

The Bonsucro ClimateCane Tracker helps sugarcane farms and mills, and the companies that source from them, to set a target and a clear pathway for reducing emissions from sugarcane production in line with what’s needed to maintain a stable climate.

Code of Conduct – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Code of Conduct implementation guide

Code of Conduct reporting guidelines

Código de Conducta – Pautas de implementación

Código de Conducta 2020

Código de Conducta Bonsucro webinar

Todos los miembros de Bonsucro se comprometen a cumplir con el Código de conducta y se aplica a todas las clases de membresía.

Este webinar revisa todos los cambios en el Código y lo que significa para los miembros.

Código de Conduta 2020

Código de Conduta 2020 Diretrizes de implementaçâo

Código de Conduta da Bonsucro webinar

Todos os membros da Bonsucro se comprometem a cumprir o Código de Conduta e se aplica a todas as classes de membros.

Este webinar descreve todas as alterações no Código e o que isso significa para os membros.

Competition and anti-trust policy

Continuous Improvement Report 2021

Each year, our members report on their commitments, progress and plans on sustainable sugarcane production, processing and sourcing.

Continuous Improvement Report 2022

Each year, our members report on their commitments, progress and plans on sustainable sugarcane production, processing and sourcing.

Declaraciones y normas de etiquetado Bonsucro

Declarações e regras de rotulagem Bonsucro

Diarios de Granja Bonsucro

Diretrizes de relato do Código de Conduta

Estandár de la Cadena de Custodia para el Balance de Masa v5.1

El Estándar de la CdC Bonsucro se aplica a toda organización que compre, manipule o comercie material en conformidad con Bonsucro y desee realizar una declaración sobre el estado del material o sobre su representación.

Estándar de Producción Bonsucro – Política de Transición v2.0

Estandár de Producción Bonsucro para Pequeños Agricultores

Este documento adapta el conjunto de principios, criterios e indicadores del Estándar de Producción Bonsucro al contexto de los pequeños agricultores.

Estándar de Producción Bonsucro v5.2 – Guía de Implementación v1.0 (Septiembre 2023)

El objetivo principal de este documento es proporcionar a los operadores una guía para implementar el Estándar de Producción Bonsucro V5.2 a nivel de fábrica y de granja.

Estandár de Producción de Bonsucro v5.1 – Resumen de los cambios

Estandár de Producción de Bonsucro v5.2

El conjunto de principios e indicadores para la producción sustentable de caña de azúcar. La versión 5.2 es vinculante a partir del 2 de diciembre de 2023.

Financial and Governance Report 2019-2020

Financial and Governance Report 2020-2021

Financial and Governance Report 2021-2022

Financial and Governance Report 2022-2023

Guía de auditoría y certificación Bonsucro 2022

Para capacitar a los auditores en todos los requisitos del esquema Bonsucro, Bonsucro se compromete a proporcionar una guía clara para los organismos de certificación (OC) y los auditores sobre cómo realizar auditorías e interpretar los detalles de su estándar.

Guia para a auditoria e certificação Bonsucro 2022

Para treinar os auditores em todos os requisitos do esquema Bonsucro, a Bonsucro se compromete a fornecer orientações claras para os órgãos de certificação (OC) e auditores sobre como realizar auditorias e interpretar os detalhes de seu padrão.

Herramienta para ayudar a las organizaciones de normas voluntarias de sostenibilidad (VSS) y el sector privado a trabajar con terceros en la implementación de mecanismos de reclamación

How to Develop a Human Rights Policy (UNGP)

ILO Helpdesk for Business on International Labor Standards

The one-stop shop for company managers and workers on how to better align business operations with international labour standards and build good industrial relations.

Internal Claims and Labelling Procedure

Introduction to the Code of Conduct 2020 – Webinar

All members of Bonsucro commit to complying with the Code of Conduct and it applies to all membership classes.

This webinar goes through all the changes to the 2020 Code and what it means for members.

La Calculadora Bonsucro para pequeños agricultores

Logo & Certification Mark License Agreement

Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard v5.1

The Bonsucro ChoC standard applies to any organisation purchasing, handling and/or trading physical Bonsucro-compliant material who wishes to make any claim about the status of the material or representation of the material.

Mecanismo de Denúncia da Bonsucro – Regras de Procedimento

Mecanismo de Quejas de Bonsucro – Reglas de Procedimiento

Membership application form reference

Membership Application Procedure

Membership Due Diligence Process

This document provides an overview and description of the due diligence process that Bonsucro carries out on applicant members and on current members, to assess their compliance with Bonsucro’s Code of Conduct and identify and manage identified risks.

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct

This document offers practical support to enterprises on the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises by providing plain language explanations of its due diligence recommendations and associated provisions.

OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains

The OECD-FAO Guidance helps enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct to ensure that their operations contribute to sustainable development and do not lead to adverse impacts.

Os benefícios da certificação Bonsucro no Brasil – Apresentação

Padrão Bonsucro de Balanço de Massa e Cadeia de Custódia v5.1

O padrão de ChoC da Bonsucro aplica-se a qualquer organização que compra, manuseia e/ou comercializa material físico certificado Bonsucro e que deseja realizar qualquer alegação sobre o status do material ou declaração sobre o material.

Padrão de Produção Bonsucro – Política de Transição v2.0

A política de transição apoia operadores e organismos de certificação na transição da versão 4.2 para a versão 5.1.

Padrão de Produção Bonsucro V5.1 – Resumo das mudanças

Padrão de Produção Bonsucro V5.2

O conjunto de princípios e indicadores para a produção sustentável de cana-de-açúcar. A versão 5.2 é obrigatória a partir de 2 de dezembro de 2023.

Padrão de Produção Bonsucro v5.2 – Guia de Implementação v1.0 (Septembro 2023)

O objetivo principal deste documento é fornecer orientação aos operadores para implementar o Padrão de Produção Bonsucro V5.2 no nível de usina e fazenda.

Pautas para la generación de informes del Código de Conducta

Plan Estratégico de Bonsucro 2021-2026 – Versión resumida

Este establece cómo trabajaremos para acelerar colectivamente la producción y los usos sostenibles de la caña de azúcar.

Plano Estratégico da Bonsucro 2021-2026 – Versão resumida

Isto define como trabalharemos para acelerar coletivamente a produção e o uso sustentável da cana-de-açúcar.

Policy on membership suspension, termination and changes to membership

This policy outlines the instances in which Bonsucro will consider suspension, termination or changes to the status of any of the members.

Position paper: A living wage through the cane sugar supply chain

Production Standard for Smallholder Farmers

This document adapts the set of principles, criteria and indicators of the Bonsucro Production Standard for the smallholder farmer context.

Production Standard v5.1 – Summary of changes

Prohibited agrochemicals

This is the list of prohibited agrochemicals in relation to indicator 4.4.4 – The operator only applies legal and safe agrochemicals of the Bonsucro Production Standard.

Bonsucro Impact Fund – Project Selection Committee, Terms of Reference

Protocolo de Certificação Bonsucro v6

O Protocolo de Certificação apresenta o processo e os procedimentos para certificação de acordo com os padrões Bonsucro.

Protocolo de Certificación Bonsucro v6

Recurso para organizações VSS e para o setor privado sobre como trabalhar com terceiros na implementação de mecanismos de reclamação

Ressources destinées aux organisations nvd et au secteur privé et dédiées à la collaboration avec des tiers en vue de la mise en oeuvre de mécanismes de gestion des griefs

Science-based targets in sugarcane – Digital toolkit

Setting science-based targets in sugarcane

We are developing a collective pathway and a target-setting tool for the sugarcane sector to reduce emissions, in line with science and the Paris Agreement.

Strategic Plan 2021-2026 – Year 1 update

Submit a claim for approval

Summary of changes – Bonsucro Production Standard v5.1 to v5.2

This is a summary of the main changes made to the indicators of the Bonsucro Production Standard version 5.1, to produce version 5.2. Those changes are the results of the Interim Revision conducted from August 2022 to July 2023.

The benefits of Bonsucro certification in Brazil – Presentation

The benefits of Bonsucro certification in Brazil – summary

To understand the potential and the impact of Bonsucro in Brazil, we commissioned a comprehensive business case study on the costs and benefits of Bonsucro certification for mills and farms.

UNGPs Reporting Framework

The first comprehensive guidance for companies to report on human rights issues in line with their responsibility to respect human rights.

United Nations Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (UNGPs)

Implementing the United Nations “Protect, Respect and Remedy” Framework.

Using third parties to support the design and implementation of grievance mechanisms

White paper: Thailand – Sugarcane sector and sustainability

มาตรฐานการผลิต บองซูโคร ฉบับที่ 5.2

หลักจริยธรรม – แนวทางการด าเนินการ

หลักจริยธรรมของ Bonsucro 2020

แนวทางการรายงานหลักจริยธรรม

行为准则 – 实施指南

行为准则 2020

行为准则报告指南