In today’s global market, businesses face growing expectations to demonstrate accountability, transparency, and a commitment to sustainability. ISCC PLUS Certification provides a certification framework for organizations that use bio-based, circular, and renewable materials.
Whether your business operates in packaging, chemicals, plastics, or consumer goods, this certification can help demonstrate the sustainability attributes of your materials. It also supports supply chain transparency and helps businesses respond to evolving market expectations.
What Is ISCC PLUS?
ISCC PLUS is a voluntary certification system that verifies the sustainability characteristics of alternative raw materials and their supply chains. It enables companies to demonstrate compliance with established sustainability requirements to business partners, consumers, and the wider public.
Furthermore, ISCC PLUS applies to intermediate and final products. Organizations must use the appropriate material classifications and sustainability claims in relevant certification documents and sustainability declarations, including mass balance records.
The applicable material classification depends on the type and origin of the raw material:
- Bio: For products made from agricultural or forestry biomass, such as corn and vegetable oils.
- Circular: For products made from non-biological waste and residues, such as mixed plastic waste.
- Bio-circular: For products made from biological waste and residues, such as used cooking oil (UCO).
- Renewable: For products made using renewable energy-derived materials or other eligible renewable inputs, in accordance with the applicable ISCC PLUS requirements.
Benefits of ISCC PLUS Certification
ISCC PLUS offers several benefits for organizations that want to strengthen their sustainability practices and supply chain credibility.
1. Credibility
ISCC PLUS is an established sustainability certification system that supports the circular economy and bioeconomy. It helps organizations demonstrate the sustainability characteristics of their materials through independent certification.
2. Agility and Adaptability
ISCC continuously develops its certification system in response to industry developments, stakeholder feedback, and ongoing research. This approach helps the system remain relevant to changing market needs and sustainability expectations.
3. Traceability and Alternative Feedstocks
Traceability refers to the ability to identify and track the origin, distribution, location, and use of products and materials throughout the supply chain.
Through ISCC PLUS, organizations can strengthen supply chain transparency and demonstrate the use of eligible alternative feedstocks.
4. Verified Sustainability Claims
ISCC PLUS allows certified organizations to demonstrate their commitment to the circular economy and bioeconomy through independently verified sustainability claims.
As a result, businesses can provide greater transparency to customers, business partners, and other stakeholders.
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Alternative Feedstocks
Alternative feedstocks form the basis of ISCC PLUS certification. These materials can include waste and residues, renewable energy-derived feedstocks, sustainably grown agricultural raw materials, and forest biomass.
ISCC PLUS recognizes different categories of alternative materials based on their origin and characteristics.
1. Circular Materials
Circular materials originate from fossil-based waste and residues that undergo recycling through mechanical or chemical processes.
Examples include mixed plastic waste, discarded textiles, and end-of-life tires.
2. Bio-circular Materials
Bio-circular materials originate from waste and residues of biological origin.
Common examples include used cooking oil (UCO), tall oil, food waste, and agricultural or forestry residues.
3. Bio-based Materials
Bio-based materials originate from biological resources, including agricultural and forestry biomass.
ISCC sustainability requirements for agricultural and forestry operations are based on six key principles. These principles address environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic viability to support sustainable sourcing.
4. Renewable Energy-Derived Materials
Materials may qualify under ISCC PLUS requirements when renewable energy sources contribute to their production.
For example, manufacturers can use electricity from solar, wind, or hydropower in production processes. Through appropriate conversion technologies, these processes can support the production of sustainable end products.
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CBQA Global: Your Trusted Partner for ISCC PLUS Certification
CBQA Global supports organizations pursuing ISCC PLUS Certification through independent certification services and expertise in sustainability standards.
We understand that every industry and supply chain has different requirements. Therefore, our approach considers the characteristics of your materials, production processes, and supply chain activities.
Whether your organization operates in packaging, chemicals, plastics, or consumer goods, understanding the applicable ISCC PLUS requirements is an important step toward establishing a credible sustainability certification process.
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