28 Sep 2012

Intertek biofuel experts will present and attend the “Biofuel Certification: Opportunities for Procurement and Trading” seminar on October 4, 2012 at the Kempinski Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland.

Intertek’s Martin Grass will provide updates on sustainable biofuel certification and related topics. Kingsman, which provides market analysis and research in sugar, biofuels and biofuel feedstocks, has organized this event, together with the RSB (Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels). The seminar brings together global biofuels business participants, including biofuel producers, industry associations, government officials, European regulators, traders, auditors, oil companies and others involved in the biodiesel and ethanol fuel value chains.

Distinguished speakers from the industry will provide the audience with top level presentations and inside information. The seminar will promote discussion with the aim to clarify existing issues, bring up solutions and identify opportunities. Intertek’s sustainability certification expert Martin Grass will provide insights from certification of biofuel value chains from the perspective of an auditing company and moderate two panel discussions focusing on double counting and certification related issues.

The Biofuels Seminar is provides the latest updates and creates a networking opportunity in the oil, grains and biofuel trading hub in Geneva, Switzerland.

Main topics of the seminar:

  • Certification schemes updates
  • Update on ILUC, anti-dumping measures by the EU and double counting
  • The future of the European biofuel industry
  • Domestic and WTO legislation developments
  • Current and future situations, by country
  • Aviation biofuels and the ethanol business in Africa and Europe

Interactive panel discussions will include participants along the value chain.

Learn more about Intertek’s Biofuel Sustainability Certification services:

www.intertek.com/green/biofuels-sustainability-auditing/

For programme information please contact Philip@kingsman.com

For registration information please contact Camilla@kingsman.com

General Information: October 4th, 2012
The Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva, Switzerland
Full Day Seminar, with Business Lunch and Cocktail

http://www.kingsmanconferences.com/2012GenevaOctober/rego.html

Intertek Contacts:

Dr. Martin Grass
Project Manager and Auditor for Sustainability Certification
Tel: +49 (0) 711 27311-187
Email: martin.grass@intertek.com

Erik Holladay
Global Marketing Director, Commodties
Tel: +1 713 407 3500
Email: erik.holladay@intertek.com

About Intertek

Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers’ products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 33,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek helps its clients to meet end users’ expectations across increasingly diverse quality, health, environmental, safety and social accountability aspects in virtually any market around the world.