WHO WE ARE
UNICA - THE BRAZILIAN SUGARCANE INDUSTRY AND BIOENERGY ASSOCIATION
Unica (Brazilian Sugarcane Industry and Bioenergy Association) is the representative body of a wide group of companies that produce sugar, ethanol and bioelectricity in the Center-South region of Brazil. Following sectorial deregulation in Brazil, in 1997 several sectoral organizations in the state of São Paulo decided to merge. The association aims to promote and defend the interests of sugar, ethanol and bioelectricity producers, not only in Brazil but at a global scale.
Unica is governed by a Deliberative Council, composed by member company representatives, as well as a team of experienced, dedicated, full-time executives, specialists and technical advisors. Unica provides technical expertise in the areas of environment, energy, technology, international trade, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, regulation, economics and communication. Unica’s international representatives provide quality information on the sector’s important socioeconomic and environmental contributions to a wide range of stakeholders including governments, NGOs, business, consumers and the media.
SIAM
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is an apex national body representing all major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. It is a society with charitable objectives registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Its objectives include enhancing the contribution of automobile industry to the growth and development of Indian economy, assisting the automobile industry to meet its social obligations and encouraging the efficiency of industry in general and automobile industry particularly in India. SIAM focuses on activities related to improvement of environment and ensuring safety and protection of automobile vehicle users and public at large. Recognising these objectives, SIAM has been granted registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961 as an institution with charitable purpose.
To meet these objectives, SIAM works closely with stakeholders in the formulation of the economic, environment and commercial policies, regulations and standards relating to automobiles. It provides economic and statistical information as well as technical and public policy services to the stakeholders on behalf of Indian Automobile Industry. It publishes Monthly Industry Statistics, Monthly Commodity Price Monitor and other periodic reports. SIAM organises seminars and workshops on the subjects of topical relevance and interest to the industry. It also carries out various public policy activities, particularly in the field of Road Safety and Environment.
SIAM works closely with various Government departments, both at Central and State level and with international bodies like International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) and coordinate with other counterpart international associations.
SIAM, jointly with ACMA and CII, organises the Auto Expo – The Motor Show, an exhibition showcasing the trends in the Automobile Industry.
SIAM aims to promote Sustainable Mobility through focused initiatives and campaigns on जैविक पहल (Bio Initiative), हरित हाइड्रोजन (Hydrogen Mobility), गैस गतिशीलता (Gas based mobility), विधुतीकरण (Electrification), चक्रीयता (Circularity) and सुरक्षित सफर (Safe Journey) in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals, 2030 and Net Zero by 2070.
APEX - THE BRAZILIAN TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad, and to attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy.
ApexBrasil organizes several initiatives aiming to promote Brazilian exports abroad. The Agency´s efforts comprise trade and prospective missions, business rounds, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international trade fairs, arrangement of technical visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, and other select activities designed to strengthen the country’s branding abroad. ApexBrasil also plays a leading role in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, by working to identify business opportunities, promoting strategic events and lending support to foreign investors willing to allocate resources in Brazil.