SURE - Sustainable Biomass

The SURE scheme verifies the sustainable production and use of forest biomass, agricultural feedstock and waste and residues from biomass for power and heat generation on a global level.

SURE-EU is a voluntary scheme which covers the entire biomass chain.

The specifications for certification according to the SURE-EU system is listed in the certification scheme. This can be found under documents.

SURE-EU system is based on requirements stated in Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023; RED III). The requirements of the SURE EU System are in line with the aims defined in the Directive, and they also take into account local conditions.

You can download further information from this website (see documents) or obtain them from SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES Verification Scheme GmbH.

The first step in the certification process is the transmission of your company information for the generation of a quotation. For this purpose please fill out our customer questionnaire. If you do not wish to receive a quotation, the schedule of fees in their current version apply. To start the certification process please send in the signed and stamped application form. Next we will assign an auditor who will arrange an on site audit at your company.

Note: The audit can only be performed in case of an existent registration with SURE.

DIN CERTCO adopts a three-tier approach to certifying the sustainability of your biofuel products:

1. Audit of Sustainability Criteria in the Field

• Verify land use and change of use with the help of databases and satellite imagery
• Check system documentation

2. Mass Balance Verification

• Accounting for incoming and outgoing flows of biomass
• Audit of the reliability and sustainability of the system

3. Calculation of Greenhouse Gas Savings

• Plausability check according to requirements for GHG calculation from SURE-EU

Note: RED III or Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) calls for increasing GHG reductions. At least 65% for biofuels, biogas consumed in the transport sector, and bioliquids produced in installations starting operation from 1 January 2021. For electricity, heating and cooling production from biomass fuels used in installations that started operating after 20 November 2023, at least 80%.

Following the audit the data will be assessed and a certification decision will be made.