Solution: SURE
Solution: SURE
SURE Certification – Driving Sustainable Bioenergy with TÜV Austria
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What is SURE Certification?
The SURE (Sustainable Renewable Energy) scheme is a voluntary certification system recognized by the European Commission, designed to:
✔ Ensure sustainable sourcing of biomass and biofuels
✔ Verify compliance with EU RED II sustainability criteria
✔ Provide GHG emissions savings transparency
✔ Facilitate cross-border market access for certified operators
Why Choose SURE Certification?
- EU Compliance – Meets mandatory sustainability requirements for biofuels under RED II.
- Market Advantage – Enhances credibility and competitiveness in the EU energy market.
- GHG Accountability – Ensures verifiable CO₂ reduction across the supply chain.
- Supply Chain Transparency – Traceability from feedstock origin to final product.
As an accredited SURE certification body, TÜV Austria provides end-to-end verification for:
- Biofuel & Biomass Producers
- Feedstock sustainability audits (no deforestation, no peatland conversion)
- GHG emissions calculation & verification (minimum 50-65% savings vs. fossil fuels)
- Mass balance system audits
- Traders & Distributors
- Supply chain traceability verification
- Chain of Custody (CoC) certification
- End Users (Obligated Parties)
- Proof of compliance with national renewable energy quotas
- Sustainability reporting support
The SURE Certification Process
- Application & Scope Definition – Determine certification needs (feedstock type, supply chain scope).
- Documentation Review – Submit sustainability reports, GHG calculations, and mass balance records.
- On-Site Audit – Verification of production sites, feedstock origin, and data accuracy.
- Certification Decision – Issuance of SURE certificate upon compliance.
- Surveillance Audits – Annual checks to maintain certification validity.