International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

What is the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification accreditation?

Founded in 2010 through a multi-stakeholder initiative, the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) is a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognized and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC’s tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains.  

Notably, the ISCC EU certification standard is fully recognized by the European Commission and complies with the sustainability criteria laid down in Renewable Energy Directive (2018/2001/EU) on promoting the use of renewable energy sources. 

In addition, the ISCC PLUS standard supports the transition to a circular economy and bioeconomy. This voluntary certification standard validates the sustainability characteristics of alternative feedstocks throughout the entire supply chain, from origin to end customer.