BIOFUELS
CERTIFICATION
To reduce their carbon footprint and limit environmental impact, companies are turning towards sustainable energy sources, such as biofuels. As alternative fuels become increasingly available, organizations must carefully monitor their biofuel and biomass supply chains for quality, reliability and sustainability.
A global move towards renewable, low-carbon sources of energy, such as biofuels and biomass, is key to slowing climate change. Governments worldwide are setting ambitious targets for renewable energy use, and offering tax incentives to companies that meet or exceed sustainability goals.
Voluntary schemes for biofuels management help companies prove compliance with EU directives (e.g., the Renewable Energy Directive [RED]) and local legislation, and become eligible for fiscal incentives. By certifying renewable biofuels schemes like 2BSvs, ISCC, and REDCert, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to sustainable biofuels production and biomass processing and purchasing.
KEY BENEFITS
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DEMONSTRATE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES
via verification of your biofuels value chain
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QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
by meeting EU sustainability criteria for biofuels targets
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ACCESS EUROPEAN MARKETS
with Bureau Veritas certification of your biomass and biofuels production process
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PROVE YOUR COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES
to consumers, suppliers and stockholders
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CERTIFY BIOMASS
for use in other industries (e.g., Food)
2BSvs: Access financial incentives and European markets
Voluntary Scheme 2BSvs allows farmers, biomass collection agencies, processors and traders to demonstrate compliance with EU directive 2009/28 (RED). The scheme ensures that biomass is used as raw material to produce biofuels, and requires auditing and verification along the supply chain. With certification to 2BSvs, companies can become eligible for financial incentives in EU member states and access European biofuels markets.
ISCC EU: Biomass certification with global reach
Bureau Veritas is a recognized certification body for ISCC EU’s voluntary scheme for biomass sustainability. Developed in Germany, ISCC certification applies to all types of biomass grown and harvested worldwide. With Bureau Veritas certification, companies can prove their biofuels and biomass production complies with EU regulations.
RedCERT EU: Complete supply chain certification
REDCert EU regulations for biomass and biofuels apply to actors throughout the supply chain, from agricultural producers, to biomass processors, to engine fuel suppliers. As a recognized certification body for voluntary scheme REDCert EU, Bureau Veritas can help companies meet biofuel and biomass sustainability objectives.
RED 2 Directive: Staying up-to-date with biofuels certification
The upcoming RED 2 Directive from the EU required new national legislation by June 2021. To help our clients assure next-generation biofuel and biomass sustainability, Bureau Veritas provides expertise for updated and emerging certification and verification schemes worldwide.
RSPO CERTIFIED PALM OIL
Palm oil can be found in a wide variety of products, from food and cosmetics, to laundry detergent and toothpaste. However, palm oil that is not farmed sustainably has a devastating impact on the environment, wildlife and local communities. Biodiversity and habitat destruction, soil erosion, water pollution and deforestation and labor abuse are just a few of the consequences of non-sustainable palm oil agriculture. Bureau Veritas is accredited to provide Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RPSO) certification and supply chain assessments. Certification to RSPO palm oil standards enables you to demonstrate that the palm oil in your products is sourced responsibly.
BENEFITS
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FOLLOW A TRIED AND TESTED FRAMEWORK
for ensuring regulatory compliance
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MEET THE INCREASING DEMANDS
of customers and regulators over food safety and quality standards
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ACCESS
new markets
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MEET
sector-specific regulatory requirements with confidence
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INDEPENDENT SUPPORT
from a global leader in testing, inspection and compliance
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A PARTNERSHIP APPROACH
to help understand your corporate objectives, organisational structure and business culture