70% of all U.S. soybean exports are SSAP certified, with shipments increasing every year

Published 2024년 4월 24일

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The American Soybean Association has released its annual report on the U.S. Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP), highlighting the growth of sustainably produced U.S. soybeans. In 2021, 45 million tons of soybeans, or 70% of the total U.S. soybean export volume, were shipped with the SSAP certificate, marking a 56% increase over two years. The report emphasizes the environmental advantages of U.S. soybeans, such as the lowest carbon footprint, and the growing number of products using the U.S. Soybean Sustainability Certification Logo (SUSS). The U.S. aims to reach '2025 Sustainability Goals' by reducing land use impacts, soil erosion, and greenhouse gas emissions. The SSAP is a voluntary program that verifies sustainable production practices through third-party audits.

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Announced ‘US Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol Annual Report’ ‘With farmers’ efforts toward the ‘2025 Sustainability Goal’ Last year, 45 million tons, or 70% of the total U.S. soybean export volume, were shipped with the ‘U.S. Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP)’ certificate, and the shipment of SSAP-certified U.S. soybeans increased by 56% in two years. On the 2nd, the American Soybean Association announced the ‘US Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) Annual Report’ with the theme of ‘positive direction of sustainable US soybeans’. According to this report, which provides comprehensive information on the growth of U.S. soybeans produced and shipped through SSAP over the past 10 years, the shipment of SSAP-certified U.S. soybeans continues to increase. “American soybean producers and customers understand each other and work together to find sustainable solutions,” said Jim Sutter, CEO of the American Soybean Association. “This kind of ...

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