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Certification According to ISCC EU
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Meet Additional Environmental and Social Requirements
Especially in biomass production and processing, sustainable practices are very important. This is where ISCC EU helps by setting standards for the sustainable production and processing of biomass. ISCC EU certification not only reduces environmental impact but also considers social factors, supporting a well-balanced and sustainable approach. A key focus is following EU rules, especially the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).
- Compliance with EU regulations and sustainability commitments
- Access to green finance and sustainability-focused markets
- Demonstrate commitment to renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance reputation
- Ensure transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain
Overview of Your ISCC EU Certification
Our ISCC EU certification is designed for companies operating in various sectors, including biomass, waste, residues and non-biological renewable energy sources, recycled carbon materials and products. This includes agricultural businesses and agricultural trade, oil and sugar mills, biodiesel and ethanol plants, as well as biofuel trading companies.
Our network of highly qualified international auditors supports you in ensuring that every stage of your value chain meets strict ISCC standards. ISCC EU certification not only promotes responsible resource management but also ensures a transparent and sustainable value chain.
1. Registration and selection of the certification body
The certification process begins with your registration with ISCC and the selection of us as your certification body. A certification contract defines the timeline and scope of the certification.
The certification process begins with your registration with ISCC and the selection of us as your certification body. A certification contract defines the timeline and scope of the certification.
2. Project meeting
Open questions are clarified, and the next steps are determined. If necessary, the project discussion may take place on-site.
Open questions are clarified, and the next steps are determined. If necessary, the project discussion may take place on-site.
3. On-site certification audit
A review of documents and an assessment of your ISCC EU system, ensuring that documented commitments are implemented in daily operations.
A review of documents and an assessment of your ISCC EU system, ensuring that documented commitments are implemented in daily operations.
4. ISCC EU audit report and certificate
After successfully completing the audit, you will receive your audit report and ISCC EU certificate. Important: If your company does not meet key ISCC EU standard criteria, corrective actions must be implemented within 40 days and verified by the auditor.
After successfully completing the audit, you will receive your audit report and ISCC EU certificate. Important: If your company does not meet key ISCC EU standard criteria, corrective actions must be implemented within 40 days and verified by the auditor.
5. Surveillance audit
Mandatory surveillance audits must be conducted by the certification body six months after the first (initial) certification of any economic operator in a high-risk supply chain. A high risk applies to economic operators that are collecting, processing, storing or trading materials, which may be eligible for extra incentives in individual EU Member States (e.g. double-counting), such as waste and residues or waste and residue-based products.
Mandatory surveillance audits must be conducted by the certification body six months after the first (initial) certification of any economic operator in a high-risk supply chain. A high risk applies to economic operators that are collecting, processing, storing or trading materials, which may be eligible for extra incentives in individual EU Member States (e.g. double-counting), such as waste and residues or waste and residue-based products.
6. Annual audit
ISCC EU certificates are valid for 12 months. Therefore, a recertification audit is required before expiry. Audits should be scheduled to ensure no gap between certificates.
ISCC EU certificates are valid for 12 months. Therefore, a recertification audit is required before expiry. Audits should be scheduled to ensure no gap between certificates.
The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) is an independent multi-stakeholder initiative and a leading certification system for sustainable, fully traceable, deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC is committed to protecting forests, carbon-rich soils, and biodiversity, enabling waste recovery, and improving traceability.
With currently valid certificates in more than 130 countries, ISCC is among the world’s largest certification systems. Certified companies span various sectors – from agricultural operations, plantations, first collection points for agricultural raw materials, origins and collection points for waste and residues, to various types of processing facilities such as biodiesel, bioethanol, and biogas plants. Trade and logistics facilities, including trading, storage, and logistics centers, are also included.
Your Competent Partner for ISCC EU Certification
- Benefit from the extensive, cross-industry auditing experience of our experts.
- We are a cooperating certification body for ISCC EU, ISCC PLUS and ISCC RFNBO*.
- Our experts are available worldwide to support you competently and efficiently.
*The application for approval as a certification body for voluntary certification schemes for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs) has been submitted to the Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt); provisional recognition has been granted.
