| The increase in global demand for renewable energy has encouraged, both directly and indirectly, the production of oilseeds, including sunflower, as feedstocks for biodiesel. In this scenario, Brazil stands out for its excellent agronomic and climatic conditions for growing these crops throughout its territory. However, there is still little information about the sustainability of the biodiesel production chain, depending on the source of raw materials and inputs, the rural context and the region where it is produced. Faced with these questions, this study aimed at evaluating the social and environmental impacts, both along the production chain of biodiesel obtained from sunflower, and at the rural establishment level, in the reference context of southern... |
