International Sustainability

and Carbon Certification (ISCC)

International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) is an independent multi-stakeholder organization that provides a globally applicable certification system for the sustainability of raw materials and products, traceability through the supply chain and the determination of greenhouse gas emissions and savings. It aims to contribute to the implementation of environmentally, socially and economically sustainable production and use of all kinds of biomass in global supply chains.


ISCC is the first international certification system that can be used to prove sustainability and greenhouse gas savings for all kinds of biomass and bioenergy. As more than 250 stakeholders from Europe, the Americas and Southeast Asia contributed to its development, ISCC guarantees a high practical orientation and cost efficiency. 


ISCC describes the rules and regulations of the certification process that is oriented towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable use of land and the protection of natural habitats. ISCC-certified biomass shall not be produced on land with high biodiversity value, high carbon stock and peatland. Areas with high conservation value are also excluded.

ISCC EU
ISCC PLUS
ISCC CORSIA
ISCC Japan FIT

Benefit

With an ISCC certificate, your company can participate as an integral member of a RED certified sustainable supply chain for Europe's sustainable market. Your valid ISCC certificate is proof of your compliance with ISCC requirements on sustainable biomass production, traceability of origin and documentation of greenhouse gas saving.

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For complete and detailed guidelines, please refer to the official ISCC policies here.

Popular Question

  • 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 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 link ISCC - PT Qualitas Sertifikasi Indonesia

  • 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 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

  • 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

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

    Our services cover:

    • a) ISCC EU
    • b) ISCC PLUS
    • c) ISCC Waste and Residue

  • Can ISCC certify waste and residue?

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • What is the validity of a certificate?

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

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