The ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) is the first advanced certification program for biomass and bioenergy to be recognized. It is a system that covers all types of raw materials and renewable sources. Among the main advantages, the certificate ensures that companies participate as integral members of a supply chain certified by the RED (Renewable Energy Directive) and strengthen themselves commercially, enhancing their market position. Additionally, the ISCC assists organizations in attesting to their environmental responsibility.
The ISCC certification process is quite simple. You just need to request a proposal and, if everything is in agreement, the company goes through the stages of pre-assessment, online registration, audit, and finally, the certification decision. Upon approval, a report with the decisions is issued, which, once approved, is automatically sent to the ISCC.
The ISCC can be applied in various markets, for all types of agricultural crops, their derivatives and renewables, including the bioenergy sector, the food market, animal feed, and the chemical products market.
In the supply chain, traceability is essential to ensure the system's diligence, which may involve: farmers, agricultural traders, oil mills, sugar mills, ethanol producers, biomass warehouses, among other eligible candidates at the biomass custody stage. Thus, the scopes of this type of certification distinguish the chain agents as being:
What is QIMA's role in the ISCC market?
QIMA provides certification and audit services to ensure companies' compliance with sustainability standards established by the ISCC, thus promoting transparency and trust in the supply chain of biomass, biofuels, and related products.
What does ISCC certification cover?
Primary producers, non-mandatory certification (crops, plantations, origin points of waste);
First intake points/collection points;
Conversion units (intermediate products or final fuel);
Traders of raw materials/intermediate materials or final fuel.
And, aware of the activities of the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System (ISCC), the certification leaders disclosed the organization's actions and projects that help meet the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and, consequently, positively influence other sectors.
Why ISCC certification?
The ISCC ensures that:
Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced;
Biomass is not produced on land with high biodiversity and high carbon stock;
Good agricultural practices and the protection of soil, water, and air are applied;
Human, labor, and land rights are respected.
High traceability requirements ensure that biomass can be traced throughout the entire supply chain. Additionally, the ISCC provides methodologies to calculate mass balances and verify greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain.
Why choose QIMA for ISCC certification?
Efficient communication and customer service
Agile and responsive technical support at all stages.
Transparent certification process and timely compliance.
Proven service quality with an NPS satisfaction metric of 72 points.
Cost and time optimization
Integrated audits that minimize the number of visits and costs.
Simplified processes that reduce operational impacts.
Strategic and efficient allocation of auditors.
Leadership in the sector
Pioneer company with over 30 years of experience in food safety, organic certification, and sustainability.
Complete certification ecosystem, from field to fork.
Advanced technology for compliance monitoring.