The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the BDO Zones

The presentation deck describes a program called BDO Zone Ratings, which is a standardized assessment for evaluating regions’ readiness for bio-based manufacturing. These ratings help attract investment in bio-based projects by highlighting areas with the best potential for success. The program aims to empower communities and create jobs by promoting the development of biofuels, renewable chemicals, biogas, and bioproducts. The BDO Zone Ratings have gained recognition from the US Department of Agriculture as valuable tools for accelerating bioeconomy development, especially in areas vulnerable to wildfire risk. The presentation deck also introduces Feedstock Supply Insurance (FSI), a new insurance tool designed to mitigate risks associated with biomass supply chains. FSI aims to decrease investor uncertainty and enable faster capital deployment by protecting against feedstock price volatility and supply disruptions, ultimately accelerating the growth of biomanufacturing projects and contributing to a more sustainable and secure bioeconomy.tion of SAF and ensure its success in meeting global sustainability goals.