According to Cargill, using green methanol can deliver carbon dioxide savings of up to 70%.
The soybean meal supplied under the agreement has an estimated carbon footprint between 40% and 70% lower than the Brazilian average.
The certification verifies that soybeans processed at the facility carry a low risk of indirect land use change (LUC).
The renewed certification validates its fully circular model, which relies on repurposing agricultural by-products to produce insect-based protein.
Neither of the parties has revealed the financial terms of the transaction yet.
The continent’s full blue economy is estimated to be worth US$300 billion per year, with potential to grow to US$405 billion by 2030 and up to US$576 billion by 2063.
The company says the new certification strengthens its ability to serve international markets seeking verified sustainability credentials.
WAS received special recognition for its decades-long contribution to global aquaculture development, particularly its support to FAO programmes since the 1970s.
The initiative targets one of the biggest contributors to poultry emissions: feed production, which accounts for about 78% of a broiler’s total greenhouse gas footprint.
The company first launched its Sustainability Roadmap in 2021 and says the plan is now delivering measurable impact across economic, environmental, and social areas.