International Sustainability

& Carbon Certification

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International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) is a globally recognized certification system that ensures sustainable, deforestation-free, and traceable supply chains for a wide range of sustainable feedstocks, including agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes, non-biological renewable materials, and recycled carbon-based materials. It verifies compliance with environmental, social, and economic sustainability requirements, supporting the transition to a circular economy and reducing carbon footprints.

Source: ISCC

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International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) is an independent multi-stakeholder initiative governed by ISCC System GmbH. This organization is responsible for the development, surveillance, revision, and continuous improvement of the ISCC certification system.


For more detail, please visit ISCC website.

certification scopes 🎯

ISCC EU

Designed to verify compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission savings criteria set forth by the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).

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ISCC PLUS

Applicable for the bioeconomy and circular economy for food, feed, chemicals, plastics, packaging, textiles, and renewable feedstock derived from a process using renewable energy sources. 

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ISCC CORSIA

Developed to demonstrate compliance with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) requirements for sustainable aviation fuels.

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ISCC Japan FIT

To incorporate the Japanese Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) system by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), ensuring that products certified under this standard qualify for the system.

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certification process 🔍

1. Fill the Application Form

Companies must complete and submit the application form with the necessary details

2. Application Review

The submitted application is reviewed to verify completeness and eligibility.

3. Complete the Audit Payment

Upon approval of the application, the company proceeds with the required audit payment

4. Plan the Audit

The audit schedule is arranged based on mutual agreement between QSI and the client

5. Conduct the Audit

An audit is performed to assess compliance with the relevant standards

6. Certification Decision

Based on the audit results, QSI decides whether to:

  • approve, or;
  • reject the certification.

If rejected, companies may follow the appeal procedure

7. Certificate Issuance

If approved, the certification is granted, and the certificate is issued.

FAQs

  • How to get ISCC certificate?

    To obtain the ISCC certificate you must have an agreement with one of recognized CB by ISCC. With the agreement, you must be registered and approved by ISCC to be an ISCC system user. If you have been granted a registration approval from ISCC, the audit can be conducted. The ISCC certificate will be awarded upon successful audit result. For applying the ISCC certification you can refer to the following link.

  • What are the evaluation procedures to be registered as ISCC system user?

    After submitting the application form to PT QSI, the technical reviewer will evaluate the application form. If the information on the application form considered sufficient, the next step will be an agreement. With the signed agreement from both us and you, you can register to ISCC as the ISCC system user.

  • How to maintain ISCC certificate remains valid?

    • All requirements of ISCC must be complied
    • The recertification audit (annually) must be participated with successful result
    • Participating the recertification audit in due time

  • How to extend certification scope under ISCC?

    You are required inform the CB during the validity of the certificate the scope you intend to be extended. You are able to extend a certification scope during surveillance or recertification audit.

  • How long is the ISCC certification process?

    ISCC certification process depends on the scope, the complexity of the units certified, and the NCs closure if applicable

  • How much is the cost for ISCC certification?

    The cost depends on the scope and services proposed

  • Can ISCC certify waste and residue?

    Yes, ISCC can certify several waste and residue including used-cooking oil and Palm Oil Mill Effluent

  • Is it possible to add a warehouse, input material or product to my certification during the certification period?

    Yes, this is possible. We will decide if an additional audit is necessary or not. The updated documents will be sent to ISCC and the new certificate uploaded on the ISCC website

  • What is the validity of a certificate?

    The validity of the ISCC certificate is one year – precondition is the successful audit

  • What products can be certified under ISCC?

    • Biofuels and Renewable Energy: Bioethanol, Biodiesel, Biogas, Renewable energy
    • Agricultural Products and Feedstocks: Oilseeds (e.g., palm oil, soybean, rapeseed), Sugarcane and other crops, Wheat, Corn, and Rice, 
    • Forestry and Forest Products: Wood and wood-based products, Timber and pulp
    • Waste and Residues: Waste oils, Food waste, agricultural residues, and organic waste
    • Textiles and Bioplastics: Bioplastics, Sustainable fibers
    • Food and Feed Industry: Sustainable food production, Animal feed
    • Circular Economy and Recycling: Recycling of materials

  • How to drop ISCC scope that has been covered in the valid certificate?

    You are required inform the CB during the validity of the certificate the scope you intend to drop. You are able to drop a certification scope during surveillance or recertification audit.

  • How can ISCC certificate be suspended or withdrawn?

    Depending on the severity of a detected non-conformity to ISCC requirements, the status of a certificate can be changed; i.e. a certificate can be suspended or withdrawn.

  • What are the requirements to be certified for ISCC?

    • Engaging to a CB 
    • Registering to ISCC as ISCC system user
    • Participating in ISCC audit with positive result
    • Compliance to the ISCC requirements

  • How long does it take to receive a certificate?

    This highly depends on what you already have in place and how fast you are prepared for the audit

  • What are the services that PT QSI offers for ISCC certification?

    • ISCC EU
    • ISCC PLUS
    • ISCC CORSIA
    • ISCC Japan FIT

  • Why should we be certified under ISCC?

    Because ISCC certificate allow your company to participate an integral member of a RED certified sustainable supply chain for European sustainable market

  • Do I need ISCC certified material before the certification can start?

    For an initial audit you need to prepare templates and other documents (please see check list in client section on ISCC website). Please note that the receipt of sustainable material is only possible if the recipient has a valid certificate (ISCC System Document 203, chapter 3.3.2)

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