UNICA
T he Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association ( UnicA ) is the largest organization in Brazil representing sugar , ethanol and bioelectricity producers . It was created in 1997 , following a consolidation process involving regional organizations in the State of São Paulo after government deregulation of the sugar and ethanol sectors . UnicA members answer for more than 50 % of all ethanol produced in Brazil and 60 % of overall sugar production .
The organization is run by a Board of Directors composed of representatives of its member companies , and a full-time group of experienced executives , specialists and technical consultants whose expertise covers relevant areas such as the environment , technology , energy , international trade , corporate social responsibility , legislation , economics and communications . In late 2007 , UnicA launched its first international office in Washington D . C . That was followed by the opening of its European office in Brussels .
Sugarcane bagasse is used in the process of bioelectricity
100 December 2014