ISCC certification stands for "International Sustainability and Carbon Certification", which is an international standard certification for the carbon footprint and sustainability of enterprises, designed to help enterprises manage and reduce carbon emissions while achieving sustainable operations. The core goal of ISCC certification is to promote the sustainable development of global enterprises and promote the low-carbon transformation of the global economy. There are two main areas of ISCC certification: carbon footprint and sustainability. Carbon footprint refers to the carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted by a company's production process, and is an indicator to measure the environmental impact of a company. Sustainability refers to the environmental, social and economic impact of an enterprise in the production process, including environmental protection, social responsibility and economic benefits.
ISCC certification applies to sustainable materials and fuels for eco-friendly solutions in the entire chain, including agriculture, forestry, waste and recycled waste, non-biotic renewable energy, etc. With ISCC certification, companies can demonstrate that the quality of their products meets sustainability standards, improving their corporate image and credibility. At the same time, ISCC certification can effectively manage the biomass industry chain and ensure that biomass is legal, environmentally friendly and socially sustainable.
ISCC certification is managed and promoted by the international sustainable development and carbon certification system, which is divided into three certification systems: ISCC EU, ISCC PLUS and ISCC Corsia. ISCC certification is recognized and accepted worldwide, which can effectively manage the biomass industry chain and ensure that biomass is legal, environmentally friendly and socially sustainable.
To sum up, ISCC certification is an international standard certification for the carbon footprint and sustainability of enterprises, aiming to help enterprises achieve sustainable development and low-carbon transformation. With ISCC certification, companies can demonstrate that the quality of their products meets sustainability standards, improving their corporate image and credibility.
The following documents need to be prepared for ISCC certification:
The company's registration documents and organizational chart to prove that it is a legally registered business and has a sound internal management system.
Qualification certificates for collection, processing, and waste and residue or their products, including the business license, tax registration certificate, and organization certificate of the enterprise.
The qualification certificate of the personnel responsible for the implementation of the management standard, including the person in charge of the enterprise, the person in charge of quality, the auditor, etc.
Proof of not being blacklisted in any certification system recognized by the European Union requires proof of the company's creditworthiness and a statement that it has not been blacklisted.
A statement of commitment to comply with the regulations and requirements of the ISCC.
ISCC management system documents, including the procedures covered by the scope of certification, organizational structure, personnel responsibilities, confidentiality commitments, risk assessment of critical control points, and the company's commitment to comply with the relevant requirements of ISCC.
Two activities: training and internal audit, training includes training plans, records, training materials and evaluation of training results; Internal audit, including internal audit process records, internal audit reports and management reviews.
Process traceability information: relevant documents related to the procurement, production, sales and other processes involved in the enterprise, such as contracts, invoices, production records, sustainability statements (SD POS), ISCC certificates, etc.
Material balance: relevant reports in the production and sales process of the enterprise to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the material balance. For enterprises that have greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction calculation requirements, they need to prepare GHG calculation related materials.
How long does it take to apply for ISCC certification.
The time to apply for ISCC certification varies depending on factors such as the size of the enterprise, the volume of business, and the completeness of the management system and processes. Normally, the first and second level certification cycle is generally 12 weeks, and the certification cycle is 4 weeks. The certification cycle includes the time from the date when the application is formally accepted to the time when the certification certificate is issued, and does not include the time for the applicant to prepare or supplement materials.
Before applying for ISCC certification, enterprises need to make sufficient preparations, including understanding the ISCC certification standards and requirements, establishing a sound management system and process, and preparing relevant supporting documents. Enterprises also need to choose an ISCC-qualified auditor (CB) to sign a certification service agreement, and prepare audit materials according to ISCC requirements for internal audit. The CB then conducts an external audit on site and submits audit opinions, which must be rectified within 40 days based on the audit opinions. After the rectification is completed, CB completes the report and issues the ISCC certificate.
In general, it takes a certain amount of time and effort to apply for ISCC certification, but after passing the certification, it can improve the convenience and competitiveness of enterprises. If necessary, you can consult a professional body for specific requirements and procedures.