Tuesday 24 March
Event opening and welcome drinks reception
Wednesday 25 March
Day one of the conference programme
Thursday 26 March
Day two of the conference programme followed by the Bonsucro Inspire Awards
Friday 27 March
Field trip to Tala mill and farm
Please note, the agenda is subject to change. You can check the website or follow the event hashtag, #BonsucroGlobalWeek for the latest news and updates.
Tuesday 24 March
Welcome drinks reception for all attendees
We invite you to join us for a drink and meet other delegates as we open Bonsucro Global Week 2020 from 18:00 – 20:00.
Wednesday 25 March
08:00 – 09:00
Registration
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
09:00 – 10:30
Welcome Ceremony and speeches
Welcoming participants to Mexico for Global Week and introducing the event’s VIP speakers.
Speakers:
- Jean Claude Autrey, Chairperson for Bonsucro’s Board of Directors
Welcome speech and governance updates - Danielle Morley, CEO, Bonsucro
The past year has seen many exciting developments for Bonsucro and its members. In this session, Bonsucro CEO, Danielle Morley, will take participants through the highlights of 2019 and look ahead to what’s in store for the coming year. - Dr Luis Ramiro Garcia, Director, CONADESUCA (National Committee for sugarcane sustainability)
What does sustainability in sugarcane production look like in Mexico? Dr Luis Ramiro Garcia, the Director at CONADESUCA – the Mexican National Committee for Sugarcane Sustainability offers an overview.
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee Break
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
11:00 – 12:30
Addressing the climate emergency with sustainable sugarcane
The world is on the brink of an irrevocable climate emergency. It’s a priority for Bonsucro and its members. In this session, we will highlight how sugarcane production impacts the environment. We consider how the changing climate is already affecting producer communities. And, we discuss how sugarcane can offer innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions. We will cover soil, biodiversity, water and health and safety.
Kate Brauman, Lead Scientist, Global Water Initiative, Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota
Robert Quirk, Independent Farmer
Avelina Ruiz, Climate Change Manager, World Resources Institute México
Catharina Wesseling, La Isla Network
Moderated by Nicolas Viart, Head, Standards & Innovation, Bonsucro
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch
Hotel Riu Plaza – Guadalajara
14:00 – 15:30
Drivers of change: How organisations have been innovating their value chains towards more sustainable operations
As a vibrant platform for sustainable change, Bonsucro is bringing together key players to discuss the world of opportunities emerging for sugarcane derived products. In this session, we take a look at how organisations have worked towards a more circular economy to meet 2020 targets. We will explore public and private initiatives that stimulate renewable energy solutions and look ahead to what we may encounter in the next ten years.
Marina Carlini, Head of Sustainability, Raízen
Julian Fox, Director, Sourcing & Manufacturing, Tetra Pak International SA
Matt Keally, Senior Manager for Membership Engagement & Innovation, CANEGROWERS
Danielle Machado, Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels in Brazil)
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
15:30 – 16:00
Coffee break
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
16:00 – 17:30
Human rights with a gender lens
Women experience business-related human rights abuses in unique and disproportionate ways. Tackling the structural barriers that underpin these requires collective understanding and action. In this session we will look at gender policies in action. We’ll hear how mills and farmers break down barriers and address discrimination issues. We’ll also have some women’s empowerment success stories.
Moderated by Danielle Morley, CEO, Bonsucro
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
Thursday 26 March
The morning of Thursday 26 March will be a part of our public consultation on revisions to the Bonsucro Production Standard. Anyone is welcome to attend, free of charge. If you would like come along, you will need a ticket – please register your interest with Liz Foggitt via email. Tickets will grant you access to the morning plenary, the coffee break and the breakout sessions. However, you will not be able to attend the afternoon sessions without a full conference pass.
09:00 – 10:00
Revisions to Bonsucro’s Production Standard
Delegates will get the first insights into the changes Bonsucro is making to the Production Standard. Nahuel Tuñon, Standards Manager at Bonsucro, will explore why the standards are being u updated and outline the key areas that will change.
Nahuel Tuñon, Standards Manager, Bonsucro
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
10:00 – 10:30
Coffee Break
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
10:30 – 12:00
Breakout sessions
Here, the conference breaks into three parallel, interactive sessions. Delegates have the choice to attend a session on human rights, the environment or health and safety. Each room will have a structured discussion that will allow attendees to have their say and share ideas with others.
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
14:00 – 15:30
Smallholders success stories on implementing sustainability
One of the most important challenges for global sustainability is to improve the efficiency and profitability of the smallholder producers. And, it’s closely aligned with environmental and social responsibility principles. Bonsucro’s certification for smallholders promotes best practices for sustainable production in sugarcane. Hear case studies on the positive impact of improving sustainability at smallholder level in Thailand and Mexico.
Carmen Berenice Noriega Chavarin, Farmer, Tala Farm
Alok Pandey, Sr. Programme Manager (Sustainable Sugarcane), Solidaridad Network
Natasha Schwarzbach, Sustainable Commodities, PepsiCo
Roberto Stefani, Oxfam Mexico
Representative from Tala Mill
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
16:00 – 17:30
The afternoon is comprised of three breakout sessions, running simultaneously. Attendees have the choice of which session to they would like to join.
16:00 – 17:30
Sector alliances to roll out the sustainability agenda at scale
Alliances between organisations that share common objectives, are key for knowledge transfer, resource mobilisation and improving local capacities to achieve results. This session will share experiences of alliances working on closing gaps and achieving a higher level of sustainability.
Esteban Figueroa, Senior Project Manager, Proforest
Marionne Lips, Advisor International Corporate Social Responsibility, CNV Internationaal
Genoveva Martinez, specialist in sustainable landscapes and climate change, Rainforest Alliance, Guatemala
Maria Silvia Pineda, Director of Social Responsibility, ASAZGUA
Norma Tregurtha, Policy ad Partnerships Director, ISEAL
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
16:00 – 17:30
Adelante Initiative, The next phase: Protecting workers in a warming world
The Adelante Initiative is an ongoing success yielding important information to help industry leaders protect workers in their supply chain. Researchers will present the latest findings, how they relate to the Bonsucro standard and what steps can be taken to protect workers now. Attendees will hear a brief overview from recent, top publications and how the Bonsucro Standard is relevant to the most recent findings. The session will stimulate a discussion on how Bonsucro members, and others, can work together to use the best available science to protect their workforce.
Meredith Smith, Sustainability and Quality Director, ED&F Man
Ilana Weiss, Senior Director of Public Health and Policy, La Isla Network
Catharina Wesseling, La Isla Network
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
16:00 – 17:30
Code of Conduct clinic
Following a decision from Bonsucro’s Board of Directors, Bonsucro has been working to revise its Code of Conduct which was last reviewed in 2011. After an extensive public consultation, the new Code of Conduct will be implemented in April 2020. Join this clinic to hear about changes to the code and take the opportunity to ask any questions you have.
Rafael Seixas, Membership Manager, Bonsucro
Representative from DLA Piper
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
17:30 – 18:00
Closing speech
Humberto Jasso, President, Camara Nacional de la Industria Azucarera y Alcoholera CNIAA
Bonsucro Awards Dinner
Join us for the spectacular annual Awards Dinner where we will reveal and celebrate the winners of Bonsucro’s 2020 Inspire Awards.
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
Day 3
Field Trip
Friday 27 March
07:00
Bus departure for visit to Tala Mill and Farm
Hotel Riu Plaza will serve breakfast to guests at 6.30am.
Everyone attending the field trip will meet in the Hotel Riu Plaza foyer, after breakfast, to board the bus for the field trip, departing at 7.30.
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
09:00 – 15:30
Mill Tour and Presentation
| For the final day of Bonsucro Global Week, attendees can visit the Tala mill and farm. Ingenio Tala achieved the Bonsucro certification in May 2019 and are very keen to invite delegates in. The team will share details of their certification journey and the changes it made to become more sustainable.
The mill is close to Guadalajara and we expect to return by 5pm. One bus will return before lunch for anyone needing to be back in the city earlier. Simply notify the team if you would like to travel back earlier. Agenda:
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15:30
Departure from Tala Mill
Approximately 17:00, dependent on traffic
Arrival at Hotel Riu
Hotel Riu Plaza, Guadalajara
Please note that the agenda is subject to change.