Regional Stakeholder Committee – North America
The ISCC North America Stakeholder Committee, established in 2012, brings together diverse stakeholders from industry, policy, and research committed to advancing sustainability in the region. This platform enables collaboration on emerging environmental and social responsibility topics across key markets, such as agriculture, chemicals, energy, and plastics. Join our efforts to drive innovation, navigate compliance in an evolving market, and shape the sustainable future of North America.
Co-chairs of the committee
Canadian Canola Growers Association
SCS Global Services
Upcoming conference
29 September 2026
Hybrid | Nashville and Online
Venue: to be announced
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Previous conferences
14thedition
We would like to thank everyone who participated in our last ISCC Regional Stakeholder Conference for North America. Hosted live and online by ISCC, the conference brought together over 220 participants as well as 16 expert speakers.
In this event, we covered upcoming changes in regulations, challenges, and the opportunities that clean fuel certification brings in the North American market.
18 November 2025
Hybrid
Nashville
Agenda
Presentations
- Regional Perspectives and Developments, GREET and Beyond – Steffen Mueller, PhD, ISCC Association Vice Chair, Energy Resources Center, University of Illinois Chicago, US
- Driving Sustainability Forward, ISCC as a One-Stop Solution Provider – Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, ISCC System, Germany
- Update on ISCC PLUS, Progress, Expansion & Outlook – Dr Jan Henke, Director, ISCC System, Germany
- Update on the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and the Role of Certification – Carmen Meialua, Air Pollution Specialist, California Air Resources Board (CARB), US
- ISCC Canada Clean Fuel Regulation, Building Framework for Sustainable Fuels – Francis Jacques, Coordination Officer, ECCC, Canada
- Integrating ISCC Across Diverse Value Chains, A System User’s Perspective – Richard Green, Global Sustainability Program Lead, Shell, US
- One Balance to Rule Them All, Managing ISCC Sustainable Materials Across Multiple Markets – Andre Marquette, Principal Fuels Regulatory Engineer, Valero, US
- Accelerating Clean Fuel Adoption, Navigating Policy, Certification, and Market Integration for Biodiesel & SAF – Veronica Bradley, Director of Environmental Science, Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA), US
- Navigating Aviation Sustainability, Experience and Future Outlook for SAF in US Contexts – Alexandra Krus, Compliance Manager, Montana Renewables, US
- ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification – Julia Cockerham and Jessica Bressanin, GHG: LCA Experts, SCS Global Services, US
- ISCC for Trusted Communication and Market Engagement – Jasmin Droste, Senior System Manager, ISCC System, Germany
13thedition
13 November 2024
Hybrid
Online | Chicago
Agenda
Presentations
- Sustainability Requirements in Global and NA Markets and ISCC’s Role as Solution Provider – Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, ISCC, Germany
- Overview and Update ISCC PLUS – Dr Jan Henke, Director ISCC & Meo Carbon Solutions, Germany
- Overview of Recycling Rates and Regulations in the US – Adam Peer, Senior Director, Packaging & Consumer Products Markets American Chemistry Council, US
- Panel Discussion – Shaping Recycling Targets and the Role Certification Embodies – Shannon Milburn, ExxonMobil, US
- Panel Discussion – Shaping Recycling Targets and the Role Certification Embodies – Dr Chris Miller, Arkema, US
- Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR)- Verification and Certification – Francis Jacques, Coordination Officer Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Canada
- Certification and GHG Calculations of Climate Smart Practices for Biofuels – Steffen Mueller, PhD, Principal Economist Energy Resources Centre, University of Illinois, Chicago, US
- Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs) – Sonia Rando Matos, ISCC Co-Chair Technical Committee RFNBOs & Supply Chain Manager, Air Products, US
- Update on Certification Solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) & Sustainable Marine Fuels (SMF) – Dr Norbert Schmitz Managing Director, ISCC, Germany
- Ability of Low Carbon Intensity Corn for SAF to Serve Global Markets – US Grains Council and UIC, Chicago, US
- SAF Production & Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) – Jennifer Aurandt-Pilgrim, PhD, VP R&D and Innovation, Marquis Energy, US
- Implementation of the IRA’s SAF Blender’s Tax Credit & FAST Grants – Prem Lobo, Energy Division Manager, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US
- Panel Discussion – Overcoming Key Challenges on the Way of Scaling up SAF – Prem Lobo, Energy Division Manager, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US
- Panel Discussion – Overcoming Key Challenges on the Way of Scaling up SAF – Melita Kyriakou, bp, US
- Panel Discussion – Overcoming Key Challenges on the Way of Scaling up SAF – Alex Menotti, Lanza Jet, US
- Panel Discussion – Overcoming Key Challenges on the Way of Scaling up SAF – Andrea Ayala, United Airlines, US
- Certification Body Insights- Practical Implementation of ISCC across North America – Robert Demianew, President, Control Union, US
12thedition
14 November 2023
Hybrid
Online | New Orleans
Agenda
Presentations
- ISCC Updates and Recent Developments in the NA Market, Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director – ISCC
- Fit For 55 and RED III: State of Play and Impact on Markets, Dr Rob Vierhout, Board Member – ISCC Association
- How to Address the Requirements of the New EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director – ISCC
- Key Events in North America Impacting Supply Chains and Low Carbon Fuel Markets, Chris Vervaet, Executive Director – Canadian Oilseed Processors Association
- Biofuels Certification: Chances and Challenges in North America, Don Scott, Program Manager Biofuels – SCS Global Services
- Land Use Change: New Insights, Steffen Mueller, PhD, Principal Economist – Energy Resources Center University of Illinois, Chicago
- SAF Production from Corn Ethanol, Chris Bliley, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs – Growth Energy
- Market-Based Incentives for Fuel Carbon Intensity Reductions, Sarah Filus , Manager of Carbon Solutions – Eco-Energy
- ISCC Certification Solutions for SAF: Spotlight on North America, Thomas Bock, System Manager & Team Lead Aviation & Maritime – ISCC
- US Approach and Policy Outline to Stimulate SAF – Characteristics and Distinctions against the EU and Other Regions, Azim Norazmi, Manager Climate Policy, Sustainability & Economics – Policy & Standards – IATA
- GREET SAF Overview, Steffen Mueller, PhD Principal Economist – Energy Resources Center University of Illinois Chicago
- Carbon Credits in Voluntary Markets, Benjamin Munzel, Senior Manager – ClimatePal
- ISCC PLUS for the Circular Economy and Bioeconomy, Dr Jan Henke, Director – ISCC & MEO Carbon Solutions
- Scaling up Alternative Materials with Chemical Recycling, Dayton Street, PhD, Senior Application Development Scientist – Eastman
- Leverage of ISCC Certified Products in the North American Market, Dan Fitzgerald, PhD Senior Director of Product Sustainability – Stanley Black & Decker
- How to Create Credible Claims and Prevent Potential Greenwashing, Jasmin Brinkmann, Team Lead Licensing, Logos & Claims – ISCC