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SBP – Sustainable Biomass Program

The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) was founded by major European utilities that use biomass in power plants to certify sustainable wood biomass for energy use. Certification starts at the biomass producer, making forest certification no longer the only way to proof sustainability compliance. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by ASI for this scheme under registration nr. ASI-ACC-017.

SBP – Sustainable Biomass Program
    Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP)

    About the program

    The goal of the SBP is to comply with the legal, regulatory and sustainability requirements in the European Union. The SBP framework offers a more holistic approach in its requirements and focuses on the implementation of current developments in society. Special attention is given to social compliance, land use change and biodiversity.

    Scope

    SBP covers the whole supply chain from forest to consumer. The framework is a mill centralised certification scheme, which differs from forest centralised certification schemes. However, if the sourcing area is already certified, obtaining SBP approval for products is relatively easy.

    More information about the SBP program
    SBP program

    SBP consists of multiple standards:

    Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by ASI for this scheme under registration nr. ASI-ACC-017.

    SBP Standard 1

    Standard name: Feedstock Compliance Standard Applicable for: Biomass producers with uncertified supply base

    SBP Standard 2

    Standard name: Verification of SBP-Compliant Feedstock Applicable for: All biomass producers, also with 100% certified supply base

    SBP Standard 3

    Standard name: Certification Systems requirements for certification bodies Applicable for: Certification bodies (Control Union)

    SBP Standard 4

    Standard name: Chain of Custody Applicable for: All legal owners of biomass in the supply chain

    SBP Standard 5

    Standard name: Collection and Communication of Data Applicable for: All legal owners of biomass in the supply chain

    SBP Standard 6

    Standard name: Energy and Carbon Balance Calculation Applicable for: End-users of biomass to produce energy / heat

    How you benefit

    • By obtaining SBP certification you are assured of market access to the European Union. This certification also assures compliance with harvest legality, required by the EU Timber Regulation

    • Control Union Certifications is highly experienced in auditing for sustainable biomass standards and we have been the only certifying body for the Green Global standards for many years. We can provide the necessary support to improve your business so that it is compliant with the SBP standard

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    How can I help you?

    Are you looking for a certain service or do you have any questions about the certification program? Let me know. My name is Robin Rosendahl and I’m glad to help.

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