Cosco Shipping (Singapore) Petroleum Pte. Ltd., an integrated logistics service provider in South and Southeast Asia, has attained ISCC EU Certification (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) and complies with EU RED II requirements for sustainable biofuels, biomass, and bioenergy production. This certification was awarded by Guardian Independent Certification Group (GICG), a globally renowned independent testing, inspection, and certification body.

ISCC EU certification ensures compliance with environmental, social, and traceability criteria, qualifying biofuel or biomass companies for legal recognition under European regulations for transportation fuels.

ISCC documents biofuel production with a mass balance system across the complete supply chain. To earn certification, a biofuel must have a reduced carbon footprint, meet minimum social, environmental, and traceability criteria, avoid harvesting from highly biodiverse or carbon-rich areas, and adhere to international fair labour practices.

By undergoing the certification process, Cosco Shipping demonstrates compliance with the European Renewable Energy Directive requirements for sustainable biofuels, biomass, and bioenergy production under the ISCC EU scheme.

Certification guarantees traceability along the entire supply chain and proves compliance with legal requirements for biofuels/bioliquids in the EU and other key energy markets. It also qualifies for financial incentives by meeting EU sustainability criteria for biofuels targets.

COSCO Shipping’s ISCC EU certification underscores its commitment to sustainability in the marine shipping industry. This certification ensures compliance with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), which mandates sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings for biofuels and biomass. By obtaining ISCC EU certification, COSCO Shipping demonstrates its adherence to stringent ecological and social standards, offering sustainably certified biofuels and contributing to reducing the carbon footprint of maritime transport. This certification also enhances COSCO’s market access and reputation as a responsible global shipping company.

About GICG

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