Brazilian Sugarcane and Bioenergy Industry Association
Acronym: UNICA
General Information
Identification Code: 868501130379-95
Website: http://www.unica.com.br/
Entity Form: Non-profit
Registration Category: Trade unions and professional associations
Registration Date: 2/26/2018
Last Update: 8/25/2023
EP Accredited Number: 1
Mission & Interests
Goals: UNICA is the leading trade association for the sugarcane and bioenergy industry in Brazil, representing 90 percent of the country’s sugarcane production and processing. UNICA’s priorities include serving as a source for credible information and analysis about the efficiency and sustainability of sugarcane products, particularly ethanol. The association works to encourage the continuous advancement of sustainable practices throughout the sugarcane industry and to promote sugarcane-based biofuels as a clean, reliable alternative to fossil fuels.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Climate action
- Energy
- Environment
- Trade
- Transport
Levels of Interest:
- global
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: FIT FOR 55, including the reform of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII), Sustainable Aviation Fuels and the Carbon-Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Low-ILUC risk certification
Taxonomy Regulation and associated delegated Acts
EU-Mercosur Association Agreement
Communication Activities: ITRE vote provides opportunity to confirm biofuels deserve seat at the table, but targets remain low: https://www.sugarcane.org/news/itre-vote-eu-renewable-energy-policy/
A climate action roadmap for sustainable sugarcane: https://www.sugarcane.org/blog/a-climate-action-roadmap-for-sustainable-sugarcane/
Driving Green Financing for Brazil's Biofuel Sector: https://www.sugarcane.org/blog/driving-green-financing-for-brazils-biofuel-sector/
Bio-based sustainable aviation fuels as a decarbonisation pathway: https://www.sugarcane.org/blog/bio-based-sustainable-aviation-fuels-as-a-pathway-allowing-a-decarbonization-of-the-sector/
Has RED finally become GREEN? https://www.sugarcane.org/blog/has-red-finally-become-green/
Sugarcane and plastics: what does the future hold? https://www.sugarcane.org/blog/sugarcane-and-plastics-what-does-the-future-hold/
Can sugarcane drive the circular economy for sustainable plastics? https://www.sugarcane.org/blog/can-sugarcane-drive-the-circular-economy-for-plastics/
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Avenida Faria Lima 217910th floor
Post Code: 01452-000
City: Sao Paulo
Country: BRAZIL
Phone:
Indic Phone: 55
Phone Number: 1130934949
EU Office
Address: Avenue des Arts 19 A/D
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 32
Phone Number: 22110535
Financial Data
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Total Budget: 0
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Membership Information
Members50 Percent: 1
Members: 1
Members F T E: 0.5
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: http://unica.com.br/empresas/
Current Job Opportunities
Trainee in EU Policy at UNICA
Brazilian Sugarcane and Bioenergy Industry Association
internBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
Policy Intern at Brazilian Sugarcane Association
Brazilian Sugarcane and Bioenergy Industry Association
internBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025