Biomass and biofuels
Biomass and biofuels industry
Verify the quantity and quality of a wide range of biomass
Bioenergy is heat, electricity or gas produced from organic material, or also known as biomass. It is a form of renewable energy. This energy can be generated by burning, fermenting or gasifying biomass. Bioenergy is used as green energy or fuel to generate green energy.
Control Union UK has been actively servicing the bio-based energy business since the first introduction of biomass and biofuels as replacement for fossil fuels. We have built long-term relationships with all parties in the supply chain, including the Grain and Feed Trade Association (Gafta).
European Renewable Energy Directive
Produced in a sustainable manner
Biofuels, bioliquids and solid biomass should always be produced in a sustainable manner, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases.
The European Renewable Energy Directive, established a regulatory framework for the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and sets that the biomass used for biofuel or bioenergy must be produced in a sustainable manner and be monitored through independent verification.
Addressing climate change
As global efforts to address climate change continue, legislation is evolving rapidly. Our international Biofuel and Biomass team monitors these changes and helps you identify the right programmes to ensure compliance with current and future supply chain requirements.
Legislation
Broad range of certifications
Control Union UK has established long-term partnerships across the bio-based commodities supply chain and offers a range of biofuel and biomass certifications. Most of these certifications are grounded in European directives or U.S. national legislation.
ISCC – Certified Biomass and Bioenergy
The ISCC EU is the first and leading voluntary scheme based on the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED), covering the environmental and social aspects of biomass production. It is compatible with other RED schemes. In the supply chain, traceability is key to assuring the diligence of the system.
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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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ENplus – Whole chain certification for wood pellets
The ENplus® scheme was initiated in 2010 and developed for assuring the quality of wood pellets for small furnaces. Today more than 1100 certified companies participate in the scheme.
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