As 2023 comes to a close, we would like to say a huge thank you to the incredible community of RSB members, participating operators and stakeholders who join with us in working to tackle the climate crisis head on: by uniting around a vision of a world that is no longer reliant on fossil fuels and that has positive social impact and environmental protection in its DNA.
There’s still much ground to cover, but in the spirit of collective reflection, we invite you to join us in celebrating the myriad successes, both monumental and humble. These successes, no matter how small, collectively contribute to the profound shift towards a bio-based and circular economy, one that nurtures both people and the planet.
And so, as we acknowledge the gravity of the global challenges we must face together, let us also take this time to appreciate these wins, for they are the building blocks of positive change.
Here’s to the community’s resilience, dedication, and all of the steps in the right direction that pave the way for a truly sustainable future.
JANUARY
RSB publishes ‘SAF Sustainability Guidance for Airports’RSB announces membership platform to navigate the transition to sustainable marine fuels
FEBRUARY
RSB hosts public webinar with BioLedger and 2BS on the Union DatabaseRSB opens up 1-year pilot period of revised Principles & Criteria
MARCH
LanzaTech demonstrates leadership with RSB certification RSB celebrates International Women’s Day RSB hosts Ports Meeting in Copenhagen
APRIL
RSB announce Bluecat Paper, Decarbon, Infinium, USA BioEnergy and Vitol as new membersRSB publishes Book & Claim Manual to accelerate aviation decarbonisation
MAY
RSB publishes pre-feasibility study on Brassica carinata for biofuels in EthiopiaMærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center joins RSB to decarbonise maritime industryRSB hosts Transition Leaders Forum in Singapore
JUNE
2BS joins RSB Impact Alliance to scale sustainability performance across supply chains Microsoft joins RSB in natural progression of collaborationCLIA joins RSB to support shipping industry to sail more sustainably RSB works with voluntary schemes to improve communication and information-exchangeRSB launches Impact Alliance to make certification work better, together
JULY
RSB introduces Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Programme (MSEP)Maiju Helin and Laurel Harmon finish their terms at helm of RSB BoardAdam Klauber and Valentina Vecchio step into leadership of the RSB Board
AUGUST
RSB publishes Power-to-X (PtX) HandbookRSB welcomes Karyn Jones, Tom Berg, Abubeker Yimam and Julien Manhes as new Delegates
SEPTEMBER
RSB and Boeing publish ‘Fuelling the Sustainable Bioeconomy’ reportRSB welcomes Evident as one of our newest membersRSB meets with partners in Poland to reflect on one year of the CARINA project
OCTOBER
RSB publishes integrated Impact Report 2022RSB hosts civil society event in Nairobi with BioInnovate Africa and Solidaridad
NOVEMBER
RSB introduces Book & Claim Registry tool to drive sustainable decarbonisation in transport sectorRSB marks 10 extraordinary years with our amazing membership community Version 4 of RSB’s Principles & Criteria is approved at Formal Assembly of DelegatesRSB hosts over a hundred at Annual Conference in GenevaRSB Board of Directors grows leadership to guide a sustainable bioeconomyMember dues exemption extended to environmental and academic institutions
DECEMBER
RSB participates at COP 28RSB announces 11 new members from all across the globeRSB launches SAF-now.org with Alaska Airlines and Microsoft
At RSB, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our members, partners and the diverse and dedicated stakeholders of our wider collaborative network for your unwavering commitment to advancing the just and sustainable transition to a bio-based and circular economy.
We look forward to working with you in 2024 to continue this important work together.
