15 REASONS TO CHOOSE DONAU SOJA / EUROPE SOYA
S as in standard,
S as in science-based targets,
S as in super soya!
The Donau Soja team has come up with a unique and enjoyable approach to present the organisation and our work at the latest Networking Event.
In a series of 15 concise flash presentations, each beginning with the letter ‘S’, we unravelled the world of Donau Soja in style. From “Servus Super Soya” over “stop deforestation” to “solution” we listed 15 reasons why it is beneficial to collaborate with Donau Soja and work on physical flow projects with regionally produced, deforestation-free, conversion-free and non-GM soya certified to our standards.
FISHBOWL DISCUSSION
After the presentation of the 15 Donau Soja statements, we opened the stage for a discussion with the audience. This was done in a new and innovative format called “Fishbowl”. A discussion format that allows an interactive discussion with all participants. Each guest had the opportunity to take a seat in the Fishbowl circle of chairs and participate in the discussion.
Many interesting topics were discussed, such as:
- Are businesses prepared for the new EU deforestation regulation?
- The urgent need for “first movers”
- Supply and logistics of soya
- Soya as feed (egg, pork, chicken) and food
- Threat of greenwashing
- Perspective of Ukrainian farmers
- How to fulfil consumer expectations
DONAU SOJA EXPERT TALKS
Donau Soja experts Christoph Müller and Bertalan Kruppa gave interesting insights on current policy topics and an update on the soya market.
Stop deforestation – EUDR and beyond with Donau Soja by Christoph Müller / Donau Soja
- EU deforestation regulation → Donau Soja is at the forefront of traceable, deforestation- & conversion-free supply chains: Donau Soja pilot projects for EUDR start with 2023 harvest.
- Science Based Targets → Donau Soja has dedicated a team and works closely with WWF Austria to support our members with SBTi & FLAG compliance.
- EU Supply Chain Act (CSDDD) → Donau Soja / Europe Soya Life-Cycle-Assessments (LCAs) show significant CO2-reduction
(-90% compared to BR soya, -40% for animal products)
Soya market update and outlook harvest 2023 by Bertalan Kruppa / Donau Soja
- Record high in soybean output in Europe 2023: 11.5 million tons (forecast)
- Driving factors for local soya: economics, sustainability trends, policies
- Development non-GM soybean prices
➔ Great availability of European non-GM soybean
➔ Increasing demand for regional & deforestation-free materials
NETWORKING
The networking lunch and the afternoon break provided space for numerous personal conversations between our event guests and to get to know our exhibitors. This exchange was rounded off with refreshing drinks and soya-licious food.
