AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRenewables Investment: Statkraft approved a 280 MW onshore wind project, Gran Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul, with construction set to start in Jan 2027. Climate & Industry: JBS walked back its 2040 net-zero goal by dropping Scope 3 targets tied to livestock, while Ternium released its 2025 sustainability report and highlighted decarbonization steps across steel operations. Energy Policy & Debate: India’s E20 ethanol rollout sparked renewed backlash over vehicle compatibility and safety claims, with industry groups urging reliance on official testing. Trade & Tariffs: The U.S. coffee industry asked for tariff exemptions for Brazilian green coffee (and instant coffee), as Washington reviews Section 301 tariffs on Brazilian imports. Food & Weather Risk: Lavazza warned coffee prices likely won’t ease for two years as Brazil weather worsens and inventories rebuild slowly. Finance & Crypto: Tether plans to invest $20M in Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin to expand stablecoin and tokenized finance. Macroeconomy: The IMF projected slower global growth in 2026, citing higher energy costs from the U.S.-Iran conflict, with Brazil forecast at 2.4%.
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