In an era where sustainability has become a global priority, organizations are required to adapt and elevate their operations to align with environmental and sustainability standards. This is particularly important for supply chains involving bioenergy, renewable materials, and high-risk resources. In this context, the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) system plays a vital role in verifying that organizations operate in accordance with concrete and credible sustainability principles.
ISCC is a globally recognized sustainability certification system that covers a wide range of raw materials, including biomass, renewable materials, recycled materials, as well as waste and residues. The certification is based on rigorous criteria covering greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, sustainable land use, natural resource conservation, and social responsibility. This ensures that every step in the supply chain complies with internationally accepted sustainability principles.
Although ISCC is a voluntary certification scheme, in practice, many companies are required to obtain certification due to customer and market requirements, particularly in the bio-chemical, recycling, waste management, and logistics industries. ISCC certification not only enhances corporate credibility and global competitiveness but also serves as a key gateway to new business opportunities in sustainability-driven markets.
What Is Our Service
Green & Blue Planet Solutions Co., Ltd. (GBP) provides end-to-end consultancy services for ISCC certification, covering the entire process from system design and readiness preparation to certification support. Our services include the development of management systems and documentation, as well as the implementation of Traceability, Mass Balance, and Chain of Custody systems to ensure full traceability throughout the supply chain.
In addition, GBP provides staff training and pre-audit preparation support to ensure that organizations fully understand and comply with ISCC requirements, can successfully pass the certification audit, and can sustainably implement the system in their daily operations.
How We Work
GBP provides consultancy services for organizations aiming to achieve ISCC certification, covering the entire process from the Initial Readiness Assessment to System Design & Implementation in accordance with ISCC requirements. Our approach focuses on tailoring the system to each client's actual business context and operational structure to ensure practicality, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. Our working process consists of the following steps:
1. Initial Consultation and Scope Definition
We provide initial consultation to understand the organization's business, structure, and supply chain, and assist in defining the appropriate certification scope and ISCC scheme.
2. Readiness Assessment and System Design (Gap Analysis)
We assess the organization's status against ISCC requirements and design a management system framework and implementation approach that is aligned with both the standard and actual operations.
3. Documentation Development and System Implementation
We develop all required system documentation, including manuals, procedures, and forms. We also establish Traceability, Mass Balance, and Chain of Custody systems and support the organization in implementing them in practice.
4. Staff Training
We provide training to relevant personnel to ensure proper understanding of ISCC requirements and clear awareness of roles and responsibilities within the system.
5. Internal Audit and Improvement (Pre-audit)
We conduct a pre-audit to assess readiness before the actual certification audit and provide recommendations for corrective actions and improvements.
6. Certification Audit Support
We provide full support throughout the certification audit process with the Certification Body to ensure a smooth and successful certification outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A: The key steps in the ISCC certification process are as follows:
- Select the appropriate ISCC certification scheme according to the organization's operations
- Select a Certification Body
- Register in the ISCC Client Section and ISCC HUB
- Undergo the certification audit by the Certification Body
- Receive the ISCC certificate and comply with the requirements for sustainable material management, including the use of the ISCC logo and claims
A: The appropriate scheme depends on the target market and business objectives of the organization. The main schemes include:
- ISCC EU: For organizations targeting the European renewable energy and biofuel market, in compliance with RED II regulations
- ISCC PLUS: For circular economy and bio-based products such as plastics, chemicals, food, and feed, mainly for non-EU or global markets
- ISCC CORSIA: For producers and suppliers of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) under international aviation requirements
A: Eligible materials depend on the selected scheme. In general, ISCC covers a wide range of materials, including:
- Bio-based materials and biomass: such as agricultural and forestry products
- Waste and residues: such as Used Cooking Oil (UCO) or production residues
- Circular / recycled materials: such as plastic waste or other materials recycled through industrial processes
(The detailed list of eligible materials can be found in the official ISCC scheme documents.)