SCS named Certification Body for SBP

The SBP Framework enables producers to demonstrate compliance with legal, regulatory and sustainability requirements, with certification based upon a set of standards and processes established through the collective efforts of diverse stakeholders. The Framework also serves as a transitional tool to address current demands while new technologies are developed to increase net energy gain and lower net emissions. From a global standpoint, the SBP Framework complements requirements on sustainable feedstock and chain of custody from existing forest certification schemes. SBP also creates an efficient system for biomass producers to meet industry-specific requirements, such as energy and carbon data collection, and ensure a sustainable biomass supply chain.

“We are very pleased to be accepted as an applicant Certification Body for the Sustainable Biomass Partnership and look forward to providing certification services to interested parties,” said SCS Executive Vice President Robert J. Hrubes. “SCS is dedicated to recognizing and endorsing environmentally responsible decision-making in the production and trade of natural and manufactured products. We are eager to contribute to the success of the SBP Framework to meet Europe’s growing energy demands using responsible sourcing solutions.”

Peter Wilson, Executive Director of SBP commented: “We are pleased to accept SCS Global Services as an applicant and look forward to progressing the application towards SBP-approved status. The acceptance of SCS as an applicant is an important step towards establishing the SBP Framework as an effective scheme enabling users of woody biomass for energy production to demonstrate that the biomass is both legally and sustainably sourced.”