The recently released data indicate that the first half of 2020 was of great evolution for the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS), despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Many factors were significantly related to the outcomes, including the volume of certified and consumed material, RTRS credits, mass balance, and, mainly, the companies that require RTRS certified material and confirm their commitment to responsible purchasing. The figures show that more than 788,193 tons were certified until June this year in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay) and India. Brazil is the largest soy producer of the Association, having produced 685,607 tons. More than 17 countries consume RTRS certified material worldwide. “It is really impressive that the responsible soy purchasing in the world, in such a difficult moment, has been growing. It grew by 35% when compared to the first half of 2019. Both mass balance system and RTRS credits express significant result” said Cid Sanches, External Consultant of RTRS in Brazil. The increase in demand for responsible soy is one of the main reasons for producers to expand the certification of their properties.
Source: Universo Agro/DATAGRO