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PEFC RED II certification is a European Commission recognised scheme that economic operators can use to demonstrate their compliance with the RED II sustainability and greenhouse gas saving criteria across the European Union (EU).
PEFC RED II certification will enable PEFC chain of custody certified organisations seeking RED II compliance to obtain a PEFC RED II certificate and use the PEFC certification scheme to demonstrate that the forest biomass they use meets the relevant RED II sustainability criteria.
Organisations that are not yet PEFC chain of custody certified and wish to use the PEFC RED II tool as evidence to meet their RED II obligations, will need to obtain a PEFC chain of custody certificate and a PEFC RED II certificate at the same time.
PEFC RED II certification will be available for economic operators worldwide. It covers forest biomass, ligno-cellulosic material derived from processing residues originating in forest-related industries, waste, and biomass fuels produced from ligno-cellulosic material for heating, cooling, and electricity production.
The European Union’s (EU) Revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) is the Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources. Under RED II, the European Commission (EC) can recognise voluntary certification schemes as compliant with the rules included in the RED II to help verifying that the production of fuels and energy from forest biomass complies with the EU sustainability criteria as well as relevant methodologies.
By using voluntary certification schemes, participating economic operators can demonstrate their compliance with the RED II sustainability and greenhouse gas saving criteria and provide the necessary assurances.
PEFC’s proven expertise and industry knowledge
With 25 years of experience in certification and standards development in the forest supply chain, PEFC’s longstanding knowledge of accreditation requirements, coupled with a global network of experienced chain of custody and forestry related industry auditors, ensures a smooth and reliable process for your company.
Simplified implementation and compliance
The PEFC RED II standard simplifies the complex RED II requirements by translating them into clear, understandable steps, using standardised language based on ISO standards and the PEFC Chain of Custody standard, familiar to thousands of companies around the world.
Efficiency and cost saving
PEFC RED II certification synergies with chain of custody certification reduces the time and resources you need for your RED II compliance, while enabling you to maintain two certifications at the same time. Whether you are already PEFC chain of custody certified or not, this streamlined process helps you meet RED II requirements more efficiently.
Streamlined compliance for RED II and EUDR
The integration of PEFC RED II certification and the PEFC EUDR DDS module enables you to build on the PEFC chain of custody framework to meet the requirements of both. This streamlined approach saves time and resources, while aiding compliance across multiple regulations.
First, we recommend that you determine your role within the forest biomass supply chain. Are you a first gathering point, a collection point, or an energy producer? The answer to this will have a significant impact on the steps you will need to follow later.
Next, read the PEFC RED II standard and familiarise yourself with its requirements, including the mass balance system chain of custody method, waste and residues requirements, and GHG emissions calculations.
Then, contact your certification body to find out if they are providing certification for the PEFC RED II standard and state your intention to apply for PEFC RED II certification.
These steps will be an important basis to prepare you to set up your PEFC RED II system.
14 November 2024: In a significant move towards PEFC providing companies with a tool to demonstrate their compliance with the RED II sustainability and greenhouse gas saving criteria across the European Union (EU), the PEFC RED II standards have been approved by the PEFC General Assembly. Find out more.
17 October 2024: The European Commission has announced a positive technical assessment for the PEFC RED II certification. With this positive assessment, the PEFC RED II scheme will proceed to the next step of the recognition process at the European Commission. This process includes consultations among the Directorate General for Energy (ENER) and EU Member States, internal meetings within the European Commission, translation of decisions, and official publication. Formal recognition is expected in the near future. Find out more.
Watch the recording from our latest PEFC RED II webinar. This webinar introduced the new PEFC RED II certification scheme. Participants heard about the advances we have made in the new PEFC RED II standards and highlights of the additional requirements for PEFC chain of custody certificate holders to demonstrate compliance with RED II.
If you have any questions or queries regarding PEFC and our alignment with EUDR, please contact us at red@pefc.org.
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