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GGL – Green Gold Label

The Green Gold Label scheme is designed to provide assurances that sourced biomass products are from a sustainable source.

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    Green Gold Label scheme

    About the scheme

    Green Gold Label (GGL) is an international certification programme for sustainable biomass.

    GGL was established in 2002 and is owned by the Green Gold Label Foundation. GGL is amongst the earliest biomass certification schemes. It has acquired a unique track record in the certification and tracking and tracing of sustainable biomass.

    GGL certification covers the complete supply chain from production, processing, transport to final use for bioenergy and biobased applications. The scope includes woody, agri-residue and waste wood biomass, as well as bioliquids.

    Green Gold Label primarily focuses on two market segments:

    – Biomass for the production of biobased chemicals and other products
    – Biomass for electricity and heat production.

    Specific standards

    Green Gold Label (GGL) relies on its unique track record, experience and reputation to be the number one practical and credible certification scheme for sustainable biomass worldwide in the energy and biobased sectors. The GGL standard covers a wide range of different areas and scopes. Specific standards are applicable depending on the exact nature your business, such as:

    • Chain of custody

    • Forest management sources

    • Agricultural sources

    • Generators/utilities (the energy producers)

    Energy and carbon data

    The GGL standards also cover energy and carbon data that must be provided throughout the supply chain. Transaction certificates are issued for transactions between GGL certified companies in the supply chain.

    Accreditiation

    Control Union Certifications is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (registration RvA-C412 Products) for the GGL programme and has certified companies across the globe against the scheme’s requirements. Control Union UK is authorised to undertake GGL audits.

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    How you benefit

    The benefits of gaining certification by Control Union

    • Green Gold Label is known as the global certificate for sustainable biomass. More than seven million tons of biomass have been certified with the Green Gold Label in 14 years and it continues to support the development of sustainable biomass for energy, power production and chemicals

    • As an accredited certification body, Control Union can perform certification audits around the globe for producers and traders

    • GGL certification enables you to demonstrate, as a biomass producer, trader, supplier or generator, that you are able to meet client needs for sustainability assurance, timber origin documentation and product information

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