Stakeholders, constituents, customers, and consumers increasingly want to do business with organizations that align with their environmental values and source products from local, sustainable producers.

Getting your project certified by the Illinois Soybean Association provides you with a resource you can list in your annual report and publish as part of your ongoing sustainability initiatives.

As society continues to transition away from carbon-intense chemicals and compounds, by utilizing soy-based inputs in your project, you’re helping make a change that is good for the economy, environment, and family farmers in Illinois.

Projects using soy-based products can be part of the categories below but are not limited to these areas. Final criteria for certification approval is at the discretion of the ISA Market Development team.

• Construction & Renovation
• Transportation & Infrastructure
• Facility & Ground

For examples of eligible soy based products, see SoyNewUses.org.

Getting your project certified by the non-profit, third-party Illinois Soybean Association provides you with a resource you can list in your annual report and publish as part of your ongoing sustainability initiatives.

After your submission is evaluated and approved you will receive an It’s Sustainably Soy Certification Toolkit.

This will help you spread the word within your organization, digitally in your market, and on your social media channels.