Overview
The ISCC EU certification scheme verifies compliance with the European Union’s legal requirements for sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria for renewable fuels, as well as the production of electricity, heating and cooling from biomass. These requirements are set out in the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and apply to all EU Member States. ISCC EU also covers additional ecological and social requirements that go beyond the legal requirements of RED III.
Benefits of ISCC EU
Compliance and Expertise
ISCC is the leading sustainability certification system for renewable fuels with vast experience in the transport and energy sector.
By applying ISCC EU, business entities gain access to a variety of markets, including the European Union, the United Kingdom
- Sustainability verification: Provides third-party verification of a company's commitment to sustainability, covering environmental and social impacts.
- GHG emissions reporting: Gathers real, science-based data on GHG emissions, which is crucial for meeting net-zero targets and Scope 3 reporting.
- Environmental protection: Supports the protection of biodiversity and forests by ensuring that raw materials are sourced responsib
Sustainability and environmental impact
Alternative Feedstocks
The basis of every ISCC EU certification is the use of alternative feedstocks. These can be waste and residues, sustainably grown agricultural feedstocks, renewable electricity and sustainable forest biomass. Materials derived from alternative feedstocks can be classified into the four categories described below.