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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

IMO definition of Brazil corn ethanol carbon footprint a landmark step, producers say

The International Maritime Organization's decision defining Brazilian corn ethanol's carbon footprint is a landmark step that could position maritime transport as a major future market for the sector, industry executives told Reuters.

In May, the IMO defined the default value of Brazilian corn ethanol's carbon footprint at 20.8 grams of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e) per ‌megajoule, specifically ⁠referring to biofuel ⁠produced from the country's intermediate or second-corn crop.

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