From Fields to Flight: Sustainable Castor Farming in Zambia

BM Certification is proud to announce the successful ISCC EU certification of AgriEco Solutions Limited, supporting a project that demonstrates how sustainable agriculture can create environmental, social, and economic value long before renewable fuels reach the market. 

The certification covers castor seed farms, a first gathering point, warehouse, and crushing plant, ensuring that sustainably produced castor seeds are processed under internationally recognised sustainability requirements. The resulting castor oil can then continue through the supply chain as a valuable feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and advanced cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and chemical products. 

More than a renewable feedstock 

Projects like this show that sustainability is not only about reducing emissions. 

It is also about creating opportunities for people. 

For communities in Zambia, castor cultivation offers several important advantages: 

• A new source of income alongside existing farming activities.  

• Greater opportunities for women, helping strengthen participation in local agricultural value chains.  

• Reduced human-wildlife conflict, as elephants and buffalos naturally avoid uneatable castor plants  

• High agricultural productivity, with the potential for two harvests each year.  

Together, these benefits help build more resilient farming communities while contributing to renewable energy supply chains. 

Trust starts with independent certification 

As demand for renewable fuels continues to grow, supply chains must demonstrate that raw materials are produced responsibly and can be traced from their origin. 

Independent ISCC EU certification helps provide that confidence, verifying compliance with internationally recognised sustainability requirements and supporting transparency throughout the value chain.  

Projects like AgriEco Solutions show that sustainability can create value at every stage – from local farmers to international markets. 

We congratulate the AgriEco Solutions team on this important achievement and thank them for choosing BM Certification as their certification partner. 

Looking for an experienced ISCC EU certification body? 

Whether you are producing biomass, processing renewable feedstocks, operating a first gathering point, or manufacturing biofuels, achieving certification is becoming an essential part of accessing international markets and demonstrating compliance with RED III requirements. 

At BM Certification, we provide accredited ISCC EU certification across a wide range of sustainable supply chains. Our experienced auditors combine technical expertise with a practical understanding of renewable energy and biomass operations, helping organizations navigate certification efficiently and with confidence. 

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