BQCIS

Verifying Renewable Origin and Supply-Chain Integrity

Under the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) and similar global frameworks, all operators in the biofuel and biomass value chain must demonstrate that their feedstocks are sustainably sourced, traceable, and provide measurable GHG-emission reductions.

BQCIS performs accredited audits for ISCC EU and related voluntary schemes recognized by the European Commission. We verify sustainability criteria—covering land-use compliance, biodiversity protection, and greenhouse-gas performance—from raw-material origin through processing, trading, and distribution.

Our combined Sustainability Verification and Chain-of-Custody (CoC) audits confirm that certified material remains segregated or mass-balanced throughout its journey, enabling clients to trade confidently in regulated renewable-energy markets worldwide.

Core Sustainability Audit Activities

Sustainability Criteria & GHG Verification

Auditing compliance with RED II and ISCC EU sustainability requirements—including proof of no deforestation or land-use change since 2008—and verifying calculated greenhouse-gas savings across cultivation, transport, and conversion stages to meet mandatory emission-reduction thresholds.

Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Auditing

Verification of mass-balance systems, transaction logs, and physical segregation procedures ensuring certified sustainable material cannot be mixed with unverified sources. Audits cover all certified operators—collection points, processors, traders, and biofuel producers—maintaining traceability from origin to final delivery.

Key Benefits of Sustainability Auditing

Market Access

Guaranteed Market Access

Certification under ISCC EU and RED II ensures eligibility for EU renewable-energy quotas and biofuel incentives.

Traceability

Transparent Traceability

Chain-of-Custody verification protects integrity throughout sourcing, transport, and conversion stages.

Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection

Audits confirm zero deforestation, sustainable land use, and verified GHG-emission reductions across the chain.

ESG Reputation

Enhanced ESG Reputation

Third-party certification demonstrates corporate commitment to responsible sourcing and carbon accountability.

Success Story

ISCC EU Certification Secures Biofuel Export to the EU

The Challenge:

A biodiesel producer preparing a shipment to Rotterdam required ISCC EU certification to prove compliance with RED II sustainability and traceability standards.

Our Solution:

BQCIS conducted a full sustainability and Chain-of-Custody audit, verifying mass-balance records, GHG calculations, and supplier traceability. We confirmed conformity with ISCC EU criteria and provided the necessary audit report and Proof of Sustainability (PoS).

The Result:

The client achieved certification on the first attempt, enabling legal export of renewable fuel to the EU and strengthening long-term trading partnerships under verified ESG credentials.

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