Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) FAQs

CFR Policy

 

What is the Canadian Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR)?

  1. This policy requires liquid fossil fuel suppliers to gradually reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of the fuels they produce and sell for use in Canada. Essentially, any feedstock used for biofuels going into the Canadian market requires it.
  2. The Clean Fuel Regulations will deliver up to 26 million tonnes (Mt) of GHG emissions reductions by 2030. This is equal to removing about two weeks of greenhouse gas emissions from the Canadian economy. This targets a 15% reduction when compared to a 2016 baseline.

 

Which crops does the regulation apply to?

Any crop that could be transformed into biofuels such as canola, corn, wheat, and soybeans.

 

What are the benefits of the CFR regulation?

  1. Allows you more market access, which correlates to the best price for your crop.
  2. By participating in this data-sharing ecosystem, you’re not just gaining access to ADM’s extensive logistics capabilities – you’re positioning yourself to benefit from a truly global marketplace, potentially leading to better prices, more diverse customer bases, and increased business opportunities.

 

When does this regulation go into effect?

Harvest of 2024. To fully comply with the new Clean Fuel Regulation and Feedstock requirements takes careful planning. By taking additional time, ADM aims to provide you with a more robust and effective program that will ultimately benefit your operation. We appreciate your patience and are committed to supporting you through this transition.

 

Locations/Eligibility

 

Who is eligible to qualify for this regulation?

Producers who comply with land use and biodiversity (LUB) requirements:

  1. Wildlife Habitat – protection of biodiversity
  2. Damaging Agents – prevent intro/spread of invasive species
  3. Excluded Lands – no net-land expansion
  4. Indirect Land Use Change – no palm feedstock

According to the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), to qualify for the CFR, all crops must have been grown on land that is not designated as a protected area and complies with land use and biodiversity requirements.

Any producer who produces a crop that will be used as feedstock in Canada is eligible to enroll.

 

Which ADM locations does this affect?

  • Lloydminster (Canada)
  • Watson (Canada)
  • Carberry (Canada)
  • Velva (USA)
  • Windsor (Canada)
  • Mexico (USA)
  • Deerfield (USA)
  • Enderlin (USA)
  • Maidstone (Canada)
  • Blenheim (Canada)
  • Plus any ADM location that could potentially send their grain into the biofuels market

Find location details on the Contact Us page.

 

Is this a mandatory requirement?

No. However, ADM anticipates 100% enrollment of our producers. This maximizes market access.

 

Is ADM paying a premium for this program?

No.

 

Data Requirements/Documentation

A unique declaration per commodity and providence is required (details listed below).

 

Who will have access to the data?

ADM and potentially a 3rd party auditor.

 

How long will this data be stored?

You and ADM are expected to store the self-declaration for 10 years.

 

Do I have to include all of my GPS coordinates?

No, only populating one set of GPS coordinates that represents your harvested area. This could be your farmyard, the location of your bins, or the entryway into a field.

 

How do I find my GPS coordinates?

Western Canada: On your phone, open Google Maps. Click on your representative harvest location (see Q21). It will show your GPS. Copy to self-declaration. If this doesn’t work. You will need to give your Legal Land Location/Farm Address to ADM.

Eastern Canada/U.S.: On your phone, open Google Maps. Click on your representative harvest location (see Q21). It will show your GPS. Copy to self-declaration.

 

What if I farm in multiple jurisdictions (provinces/states)?

You must provide a separate declaration for each province that you farm in.

 

Does each farm entity need a separate self-declaration?

No, you can sign a declaration on behalf of other stakeholders (i.e. landlords, family members, etc). Please include all farm entities for the operation.

 

Other

 

Once a producer is enrolled, is there anything else a producer needs to do before delivering?

No. This policy does require annual crop year enrollment though.

 

If I have more questions, who do I contact?

Your ADM representative. Find your local representative on the Contact Us page.

 

Data Collection Timeline

1. Fill out the harvester declaration sheet with the following information:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone Number/Email Address
  • Declaration Date
  • Harvest Jurisdiction
  • GPS Coordinate(s) of Harvested Area (to the fifth decimal point)

2. Sign the self-declaration PDF and resend to ADM.

3. There will be an annual enrollment for this policy.