ISCC Certifications : ISCC EU, ISCC EU RFNBO, ISCC PLUS, ISCC CORSIA

With over 13000 valid certificates in 134 countries, ISCC chain-of-custody certifications apply to a variety of sectors, including sustainable agricultural biomass, wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. It is widely recognized and accepted by regulatory bodies, such as the European Union, and is often a requirement for companies to access certain markets or receive government incentives for sustainable production. 

Bureau Veritas is cooperating with ISCC as part of ISCC EU / EU RFNBO / PLUS / CORSIA certification process, by providing independent third-party audits of the supply chain, from the production of raw materials to the final product.

YOUR CHALLENGES:

As a stakeholder, in an often complex supply chain from farm or plants to final product, you are facing multiple challenges to demonstrate sustainability commitments and regulatory compliance, access key markets or financial incentives, and build trust with stakeholders and consumers.

1. Regulatory compliance: In many regions, such as the European Union, ISCC EU and RFNBO certifications are a requirement for companies to participate in biofuel and bioenergy markets. The certification demonstrates compliance with various sustainability regulations and directives.
2. Access to markets: ISCC certification is widely recognized and accepted globally, particularly in the European market. Having the ISCC certification can provide companies with access to these markets and opportunities to sell their sustainable products.
3. Sustainability commitments: Many companies have made public commitments to improve the sustainability of their operations and supply chains. Obtaining ISCC certification and the use of ISCC logo, can help them demonstrate progress towards these sustainability goals and meet the expectations of customers, investors, and other stakeholders.
4. Traceability and transparency: The ISCC certification process requires companies to implement robust traceability systems, ensuring the transparency of their supply chains and the proper management of wastes. This can help build trust with customers and stakeholders, as well as mitigate the risk of sustainability-related issues, such as deforestation, human rights abuses and governance issues.
5. Competitive advantage: In industries where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, the ISCC certification can provide a competitive advantage for companies. It can differentiate them from their competitors and position them as leaders in sustainable production.
6. Eligibility for incentives: In some cases, governments or other regulatory bodies offer incentives or preferential treatment for companies that hold ISCC certification, such as tax benefits or access to subsidies for biofuel production.

WHO IS AFFECTED BY ISCC Certification?

The ISCC certification is designed to be applicable across a wide range of sectors, from agriculture and forestry to waste management and industrial production:

• Agricultural and primary waste producers: On a voluntary basis, farmers, plantations, and other agricultural operations that produce biomass feedstocks, such as crops, waste and residues, or energy crops.
• Forestry and timber companies: Enterprises engaged in sustainable forestry management and the production of wood-based biomass to produce heat, electricity or other bioproducts.
• Waste management and recycling companies: Businesses that process and utilize waste materials, such as used cooking oil or agricultural waste, for the production of biofuels or other biobased products, or that produce packaging or components made of recycled materials
• Biofuel, oil, hydrogen, refineries and bioenergy producers: Companies involved in the production of biofuels for transport sector including marine and aviation fuels, biogas and biomethane, hydrogen such as bio-hydrogen or RFNBO, energy (such as electricity, heat or cooling), or other bioenergy products.
• Food and feed producers: Companies that manufacture food, feed, or other biobased products from certified sustainable raw materials.
• Chemical and industrial companies: Companies that utilize certified sustainable feedstocks to produce biobased (bio, bio-circular, circular, renewable) chemicals, materials, or other industrial products
• Traders and distributors: Businesses that handle, transport, or trade certified sustainable materials and products along the supply chain.

The key requirement is that the company's operations and supply chain can demonstrate compliance with the ISCC sustainability criteria, regardless of the specific industry or product.

FACTS:

*source: ISCC website

*including certified amounts of raw materials under ISCC EU.