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Thanks for considering Bonsucro Membership. On this page you’ll find the application form and everything else you need to know before applying. If you have any questions, please get in touch with a member of the Bonsucro team.
Please read the membership application procedure for full details of the membership process
By applying to join Bonsucro you agree to abide by the Bonsucro Code of Conduct
Once we’ve processed your application, you’ll enter a ‘Candidacy period’ for 30 days. During this time, people will be able to comment on your application. We’ll raise an invoice depending on the size and nature of your business, and if no negative comments are received, upon payment you’ll become a full member of Bonsucro.
Membership Categories
Bonsucro membership categories are based on your primary business (by revenue)*. See below for the membership categories:
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Farmer A person, co-operative, company or comparable entity whose primary business is the growing and harvesting of sugarcane. Farmer Association Organisations that support farmers in pursuing their individual and collective interests. The most common types of farmer associations are national or regional farmer associations. Industrial A Company whose primary business is the processing of sugarcane to produce sugarcane derived products such as sugar, ethanol, molasses,etc. Businesses that own and operate more than a single sugarcane mill can either apply for membership for the whole group or only 1 mill under their control. Stand alone refineries are not considered industrial members Mill Association Organisations that support Millers in pursuing their individual and collective interests. The most common types of mill associations are national or regional mill associations. Civil Society Not-for-profit organisations and institutions that advocate for the betterment of the sugarcane industry and its stakeholders; examples include (but are not limited to) universities, research institutes, trade unions, community groups, advocacy groups, INGOs, etc. Intermediary A company whose primary business involves adding value or providing services to the sugarcane industry. Examples include (but not limited to) input providers (agrochemical, irrigation, equipment, technology), standalone refineries, bottlers, financial institutions; insurance providers, etc. Retailers; who only sell other companies products (such as sugar or manufactured products) and/or their own brand of sugar are considered intermediaries. Intermediary (Trader) A company whose primary business involves buying and selling (trading) sugarcane-derived products. National sugar marketing boards are not considered traders. End User A company whose primary business involves selling processed, manufactured or packaged goods to final consumers. Examples include (but are not limited to) FMCGs, energy companies, food manufacturers, packaging manufacturers, etc. Retailers who sell private label products (excluding bagged sugars) are also considered end users
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*Primary business means the highest income-generating activity
Membership Fees
Fees for Bonsucro membership are payable annually and differ depending on the nature of your business. See below for the membership fees:
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Bonsucro Membership Fees
Membership Class M/ship Sub Class Variable Annual Fee (GBP) Annual Fee (USD) Civil Society Civil Society 'a' Area - Southern (based in non-OECD countries) £200 Civil Society 'b' Area - Northern (based in OECD countries) £2,000 Industrial Industrial 'a' Crush Capacity < 1 million tonnes $950 Industrial 'b' Crush Capacity 1 - 5 million tonnes $5,700 Industrial 'c' Crush Capacity > 5 million tonnes $11,350 Mill Association $200 Intermediary Intermediary - Small Trader Turnover USD <$ 500,000 £650 Intermediary - Trader 'a' Turnover USD $ 500,000 - 2 million £3,000 Intermediary - Trader 'b' Turnover USD $ 2.01 - 10 million £4,000 Intermediary - Trader 'c' Turnover USD $ 10.01 - 50 million £5,000 Intermediary - Trader 'd' Turnover USD $ 50.01 - 250 million £6,000 Intermediary - Trader 'e' Turnover USD $ 250.01 - 750 million £7,400 Intermediary - Trader 'f' Turnover USD $ 750.01 - 1.5 billion £13,200 Intermediary - Trader 'g' Turnover USD $ > 1.5 billion £26,000 Intermediary - Small Turnover USD <$ 500,000 £650 Intermediary 'a' Turnover USD $ 500,000 - 2 million £1,800 Intermediary 'b' Turnover USD $ 2.01 - 10 million £2,400 Intermediary 'c' Turnover USD $ 10.01 - 50 million £3,000 Intermediary 'd' Turnover USD $ 50.01 - 250 million £3,600 Intermediary 'e' Turnover USD $ 250.01 - 750 million £4,440 Intermediary 'f' Turnover USD $ 750.01 - 1.5 billion £7,920 Intermediary 'g' Turnover USD $ > 1.5 billion £15,600 End User End User - Small 'a' Turnover USD $0 - 2 million £650 End User - Small 'b' Turnover USD $2.01 million to 50 million £2,400 End User - Small 'c' Turnover USD $50.01 million - 250 million £3,600 End User 'a' Turnover USD $250.01 million to 749.99 million £11,100 End User 'b' Turnover USD $ 750 million to 1.5 billion £19,800 End User 'c' Turnover USD $ > 1.5 billion £39,000 End user – High turnover and low sugarcane exposure Turnover above $250 million and sugarcane use* below 500,000 tonnes / year £7,350 *To calculate your total sugarcane use, please access the Bonsucro Conversion Tool at the bottom of the linked pageBonsucro Conversion Tool The sugarcane use threshold considers the total usage of sugarcane-derived products by the applicant organisation, including any outsourced or external procurement of sugarcane-derived products Farmer Farmer 'a' Area - < 100 Hectares No Charge Farmer 'b' Area - 101 - 1,000 Hectares $50 Farmer 'c' Area - 1001 - 5,000 Hectares $150 Farmer 'd' Area - 5001 - 10,000 Hectares $450 Farmer 'e' Area - 10,001 - 30,000 Hectares $550 Farmer 'f' Area - 30,001 - 50,000 Hectares $850 Farmer 'g' Area - > 50,001 & Over Hectares $1,000 Farmer Association $200
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