Demonstrate forest biomass compliance with RED III requirements through PEFC certification recognized by the European Commission
With the entry into force of RED III, companies operating in the forest biomass sector must demonstrate compliance with stringent sustainability and emissions-reduction criteria. PEFC RED III certification, a voluntary scheme recognized by the European Commission, supports operators in verifying compliance with the RED III Directive throughout the entire supply chain. Certification ensures traceability, biomass sustainability, and alignment with the regulatory requirements needed to access European Union energy markets.
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The certification process follows a structured procedure:
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PEFC RED III certification makes it possible to demonstrate compliance with the sustainability, traceability, and emissions-reduction requirements set out by the RED III Directive, supporting access to European energy markets and fulfillment of applicable regulatory obligations.
Economic operators that collect, store, process, or trade forest biomass or biomass fuels subject to the RED III Directive must be certified. In particular, certification is required at the first collection or delivery point in the supply chain. Forest owners are not required to be certified directly.
Yes. PEFC RED III is a voluntary scheme recognized by the European Commission and is valid to demonstrate compliance with the RED III Directive requirements on sustainability, traceability, and emissions reduction.
