SBP welcomes the European Commissions efforts to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and supports the introduction of robust carbon intensity labelling as a mechanism to drive transparency, accountability, and investment in lower-emission pathways.
SBP
Sustainable Biomass Program
Other · United Kingdom · EU Transparency Register 888745515605-77
10
positions filed
in the 665 files tracked
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legislative files
of 665 tracked
6
with a full position paper
attached to a submission
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Who they are
Among the 1106 non-governmental organisations on this site, they rank #133 by legislative files engaged, a count of participation, not a measure of influence.
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Declares membership of
- ISEAL Community Member
- Bioenergy Europe →
- Wood Pellet Association of Canada
- United States Industrial Pellet Association
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 14 Oct 2026).
- Register category
- Non-governmental organisations
- Head office
- London, United kingdom
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 14 Oct 2026); cost bands are floors, not audited totals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
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Their record over time
Sustainable Biomass Program filed 10 positions between 21 Sept 2020 and 13 Apr 2026, across 9 of the 665 legislative files tracked here, attaching a full position paper 6 times.
2020 · 1 filed2021 · 2 filed2022 · 2 filed2023 · 1 filed2025 · 2 filed2026 · 2 filed
What they argued
Amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources: Submission from SBP Introduction SBP is a multi-stakeholder, voluntary certification scheme designed for solid woody biomass used in large-scale energy production.
Revision of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources: Submission from Sustainable Biomass Program Introduction SBP is a multi-stakeholder, voluntary certification scheme designed for solid woody biomass used in large-scale energy production.
As identified in the Proposals, the experience from the development and implementation of the EU RED legislation had been taken into account in the development of this regulation. However, it is not evident this when considering the accreditation requirements propsoed in this regulation.
SBP is a multi-stakeholder certification scheme focused on ensuring that biomass used in energy production, transport, construction, industrial applications and carbon removal sectors is sourced legally and sustainably.
Introduction SBP is an independent, multi-stakeholder certification scheme designed for solid woody biomass used in large-scale energy production. The SBP certification system provides assurance that solid woody biomass is sourced from legal and sustainable sources and provides verified data along the supply chain to evidence this.
SBP recognises the importance of robust greenhouse gas reduction targets and the role of mechanisms such as the CBAM in supporting global climate ambitions. SBP acknowledges the continued designation of biomass as a sustainable, zero-rated fuel source and its potential contribution to the transition from fossil fuels to a circular bioeconomy and will aim to work within any climate targets set by relevant…
The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) is a voluntary certification scheme designed for biomass, including wood pellets, chips, biochar, biocarbon and other processed wood-based products. SBP is recognised for certifying compliance with sustainability and greenhouse gas saving criteria of the Renewable Energy Directive EU/2023/2413.
Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/841 and (EU) 2018/1999 – Land use, land use change and forestry: Submission from SBP Introduction SBP is a multi-stakeholder, voluntary certification scheme designed for solid woody biomass used in large-scale energy production.
Sustainable Biomass Program response to: A new EU Framework for Forest Monitoring and Strategic Plans The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) is a non-profit, independent certification scheme, specifically developed for woody biomass used in large-scale industrial heat and power production.
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