Productsheet for SURE
Productsheet for SURE
Certification according to the SURE system
Demonstrate sustainable processes for the production of electricity and heat with the Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme
The Renewable Energy Directive (2018/2001/EC – RED II) aims to further advance and encourage the use of energy from renewable sources. It also applies to operators involved in the supply chain and the production of liquid biofuels or biomethane for the production of electricity or heating/cooling.
A voluntary certification according to the SURE system is the optimum way to demonstrate compliance with the sustainability criteria on a neutral and reliable basis.
Would you like to learn more about the SURE certification system? Don’t hesitate to contact us!
Your benefits from certification according to the SURE system
- Proof of your compliance with and implementation of the legal requirements
- Improving your image on a sustainable basis
- Increasing your competitive advantage by allowing you access to all the markets for electricity and heat in the EU
- Benefit from subsidy opportunities
Your certification according to SURE at a glance
With certification according to the SURE system, your company receives objective and reliable proof that it fulfills the requirements of RED II regarding the sustainability of biomass for the generation of electricity or heat/cooling.
Our experienced experts assess the conformity of your processes with the requirements of the SURE certification system during an on-site audit. After a successful review of the audit documents, you will receive our independent certificate, which you can use to demonstrate your compliance with the RED II sustainability criteria.
The certification is suitable for:
- Producers of agricultural biomass
- Producers of forest biomass
- Companies that produce waste and residual waste
- Producers of combustible biomass fuel
- Companies undertaking retail with biomass and biofuels and the associated logistics
- Producers of heat and electricity
1. Information
Our experts conduct Project meetings
Our experts conduct Project meetings
2. Certification audit
On-site certification with document review, site tour and interviews
On-site certification with document review, site tour and interviews
3. Audit report and assessment
Documentation of the audit and assessment
Documentation of the audit and assessment
4. Certificate
After successfully completing certification, you will receive your certificate
After successfully completing certification, you will receive your certificate
5. Surveillance audit
A surveillance audit is carried out once within 6 months of the initial certification.
A surveillance audit is carried out once within 6 months of the initial certification.
6. Recertification
A recertification audit takes place every 12 months
A recertification audit takes place every 12 months
The requirement for proof of sustainability in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED II) has been in force since 01/01/2022. The voluntary SURE certification is designed to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of RED II for the production of electricity and heat from biomass – on an objective and reliable basis. The standard is recognized by the EU Commission.
The SURE standard is a sustainable resources verification scheme which was developed by the organization SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES Verification Scheme GmbH. Its shareholders’ meeting consists on the one hand of representatives of Bioenergy Europe and on the other of representatives of REDcert GmbH.
SURE was created specifically for the verification of the sustainable production and use of forest biomass, agricultural raw materials, biomass waste and biomass residues in the area of the production of electricity and heat. It offers all participants easier access to the global marketplace.
The independent partner for your SURE Certification
- Save both time and money thanks to our many locations and our short channels of digital communication.
- Benefit from the long-standing and cross-industry auditing experience of our experts.
- Secure the trust of your customers and business contacts with our recognized DEKRA seal and increase your competitive opportunities.
