SBP verification can show compliance with EU RED II

In December 2022, “Holzkontor und Pelletierwerk Schwedt GmbH” (HPS) (the largest power plant operator in eastern Germany) underwent the first SBP certification system audit for compliance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (EU RED II).

During the audit, the SBP system demonstrated readiness to provide verification in accordance with the EU RED II, and HPS became the first recipient of the RED II supplement under the SBP.

A representative of the BiomassConsult team took part in the pilot project and assisted HPS in the development and implementation of additional procedures and a new accounting system required under RED II.

The ambitious goals of the European Union towards climate neutrality are increasing the demand for renewable energy sources. However, the increase in the use of biofuels entails the obligation of enterprises to increase control over the efficient and economical use of local resources, governed by sustainable development rules such as EU RED II.

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The European Union Renewable Energy Directive (RED) came into force in 2009. It has established sustainability criteria for biomass fuels.

The EU RED II Act came into force on 1 July 2021 and included additional requirements such as sustainability of forest resources and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for biomass fuels.

SBP is recognized by the European Commission as a voluntary certification scheme under RED II.