As demand for low-carbon fuels grows, so does the need for trusted, transparent sustainability certification. This session breaks down the evolving certification landscape—from voluntary programs to regulatory requirements—and what they mean for each part of the value chain. Learn what’s required to meet sustainability standards in California and the rest of the U.S., how specific programs operate, and how certification can unlock market access, build buyer confidence and accelerate demand.
Speakers:
Cory-Ann Wind
Director of State Regulatory Affairs
Clean Fuels
Cory-Ann Wind is the visionary leader behind Oregon’s groundbreaking Clean Fuel Program and has spent three decades at the forefront of environmental progress on the West Coast. She now serves as Director of State Regulatory Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America with a primary focus on the West Coast.
Wind previously served as the Clean Fuels Program Manager for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. In this role, she was responsible for developing and implementing Oregon’s Clean Fuel Program, which requires transportation fuel providers to reduce the carbon intensity of their fuels over time. The program has been credited with driving reductions in Oregon’s transportation emissions since its implementation in 2016.
TBA
Adam Kirby
Senior Sustainability Manager
International Sustainability & Carbon Certification
Adam Kirby is a Senior Sustainability Manager at ISCC, specializing in the certification of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and Alternative Marine Fuels (AMF) across global regulatory and voluntary frameworks. He further leads activities occurring within the ISCC Credit Transfer System, the ISCC Registry for voluntary Scope 1 & 3 SAF markets.
With a diverse background spanning agriculture, business, IT consulting, and governmental policy, Adam brings a holistic perspective to sustainability challenges. He holds a B.Sc. in Agribusiness Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia (USA), an M.Sc. in Agriculture and Food Economics from the University of Bonn (Germany), and an M.Sc. in Business and Economics from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Passionate about agriculture and advancing sustainable systems, Adam works closely with key industry stakeholders to drive practical, innovative solutions for the renewable fuels sector for the aviation and maritime industries. Through his role at ISCC, he is committed to fostering transparency and sustainability in global supply chains via robust third-party certification.
Kurt Alles
Head of Sustainable Business
Gradable
Bryan Sievers
COO
Sievers Family Farms
Moderator:
Veronica Bradley
Clean Fuels
Veronica serves as Director of Environmental Science for Clean Fuels Alliance America, where she leads the advancement of education and research on the climate and public health benefits of biobased diesel and sustainable aviation fuels. In this role, Veronica educates relevant stakeholders on the environmental benefits of clean fuels and works with industry to identify and execute on relevant research needs. This work ensures feedstock and producer members’ products are accurately assessed for their climate benefits and are appropriately accounted for in reporting by end users and policymakers.
Before joining Clean Fuels, Veronica served as Director of Environmental Affairs at Airlines for America, where she assisted in environmental advocacy activities relating to aircraft and airline operations. She was previously a Research Associate at ICF, where she supported the Climate Change and Stratospheric Ozone Protection Divisions for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A Michigan native, Veronica received her Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor magna cum laude from American University Washington College of Law.

