Sustainability and traceability are now essential across global feed, food, biomass and energy markets. Organizations are increasingly required to demonstrate credible, verified performance against environmental and regulatory expectations.
The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system provides a globally recognized framework to verify sustainable production, responsible sourcing and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance across multiple markets. With the largely harmonized ISCC EU, ISCC CORSIA and ISCC PLUS schemes, organizations can obtain up to three certificates through one audit, depending on their target markets.
What does ISCC focus on?
ISCC is built around core sustainability principles, including:
- Sustainable cultivation of biomass
- Protection of land with high conservation value and biodiversity
- Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Improved supply chain traceability and accountability
Which ISCC schemes are available?
ISCC EU
Recognized by the European Commission under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and by the United Kingdom under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation. It verifies compliance with sustainability and GHG saving criteria, including for waste and residues, as well as Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) and Recycled Carbon Fuels (RCF).
ISCC PLUS
A voluntary sustainability certification for plastics and chemicals, food and feed markets and biofuels outside the European Union and the United Kingdom.
ISCC CORSIA
Applicable to sustainable aviation fuels, supporting compliance with sustainability and GHG criteria under the ICAO CORSIA framework.
Which markets can benefit?
ISCC certification supports a wide range of sectors, including:
- Circular and bio economy
- Food and feed industry
- RFNBO such as green hydrogen, green ammonia and green methanol
- Alternative transport fuels, including biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuels
How does SGS support ISCC certification in MENA region?
Under accreditation from BLE through SGS Germany (accredited affiliate), SGS Egypt has been performing ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS audits since 2012 across Egypt, Africa and the Middle East.
With auditors based in Egypt and wide regional coverage, SGS supports organizations in meeting sustainability requirements and accessing international markets through independent and reliable certification services.
ISCC certification offers organizations a practical way to demonstrate sustainability, traceability and greenhouse gas performance across complex supply chains. With harmonized schemes and local audit expertise, we help clients meet market and regulatory expectations with confidence.
Why SGS?
SGS combines global expertise with local presence to support sustainable supply chains, strengthen transparency and help organizations access international markets with confidence.
To discuss how we can help you reach international markets, please complete our online enquiry form and our team will contact you.
About SGS
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