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Sustainability certification according to ISCC, REDcert & SURE

If you want to market biomethane, electricity, heat or other bioenergy products in a legally compliant manner and gain access to subsidies, there is no way around recognized sustainability certification. It is not a bureaucratic obligation - it is your ticket to European energy markets, state subsidies and a growing customer portfolio.

With agriportance, we guide you through the certification processes according to ISCC, REDcert and SURE - from the initial analysis to complete verification. Practical, digitally supported and with the industry knowledge thatmakes complexprocesses simple.

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ISCC

International Sustainability & Carbon Certification

REDcert

Renewable Energy Directive Certification

SURE

Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme

ISCC - International Sustainability & Carbon Certification

The system with the broadest global application range

ISCC is the world's most recognized certification system for sustainable biomass, bioenergy and biogenic raw materials. It verifies compliance with ecological requirements and greenhouse gas criteria along the entire value chain - and opens up access to international markets for renewable energies

ISCC covers:

Biomethane, biogas, bio LPG and biofuels (biodiesel, bioethanol, HVO)
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) - via ISCC Corsia
Green hydrogen and e-fuels
Industrial waste and residual materials as well as recycled raw materials - via ISCC PLUS
Electricity and heat from biomass

ISCC is the right choice if you:

trade internationally or require internationally recognized certificates
want to certify raw materials via ISCC PLUS that go beyond traditional biomass
are active in the aviation sector and require SAF verification
want to document social sustainability criteria along your supply chain

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REDcert - Renewable Energy Directive Certification

The proven standard for the German and European bioenergy sector

REDcert is the leading sustainability standard for biomass and biofuels in German-speaking countries. It confirms ecologically sustainable production and processing along the entire value chain - practice-oriented and well accepted by authorities and customers in the DACH region.

REDcert covers:

Biomethane and biogas (feed-in and fuel market)
Biofuels: biodiesel (FAME) and bioethanol
Energy crops and agricultural residues (straw, green waste)
Electricity and heat from biomass and CHP plants
Two system variants: REDcert-EU (fuel market) and REDcert² (other areas of application)

REDcert is the right choice if you:

are primarily active in the German or European market
use classic bioenergy raw materials such as energy crops, biogas or biomethane
prefer a lean, practice-oriented process that is well known in the industry
need access to EEG subsidies and German biofuel quotas

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“One less worry with agriportance.”

“WE WILL CONTINUE TO RELY ON AGRIPORTANCE’S SERVICES AND SOFTWARE IN THE FUTURE, AS THEY SIGNIFICANTLY SIMPLIFY THE COLLECTION OF THE REQUIRED DATA.”

Nicolas Marx

Operator of the facilities in Schillingen

MARX & WAHLEN AGRAR GMBH & CO. KG

“With agriportance, we have a reliable partner by our side.”

"WITH THE SOFTWARE FROM AGRIPORTANCE, WE CAN NOW PREPARE AND TRANSMIT OUR GREENHOUSE GAS AND MASS BALANCES QUICKLY, EFFICIENTLY, AND DIGITALLY."

Carsten Hövermann

Managing Director

Bioenergie Gellersen GmbH & Co. KG

“agriportance has been supporting us in all matters relating to the biomethane market since 2022.”

"AGRIPORTANCE IS A RELIABLE PARTNER FOR US IN BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE AND COMPLIANT BIOMETHANE PORTFOLIO."

Markus Bosch

“Head of Strategy, Energy and New Media”

SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH

“The collaboration has been consistently positive and characterized by a high level of professional expertise.”

"EFFICIENT, COMPETENT AND PERSONAL – WORKING WITH AGRIPORTANCE IS TRULY CONVINCING."

Manfred Gius

CEO

Biogas Wipptal GmbH

SURE - Sustainable Resources Verification & Certification

The standardized EU approach to bioenergy and sustainable supply chains

SURE is a voluntary, EU-recognized certification system that is specifically geared towards the uniform implementation of RED III requirements within Europe. It verifies the sustainable production and use of biomass along the entire supply chain - from the origin of the raw materials to energy use for electricity, heating or cooling.

SURE covers:

Biomethane (feed-in and marketing)
Biofuels: biodiesel and bioethanol
Energy crops and agricultural residues
Electricity and heat from biomass

SURE is the right choice if you:

are active in European markets and prefer a clearly standardized EU certificate
certify core bioenergy products and have no need for extended raw material categories
use SURE in addition to ISCC or REDcert to tap into specific electricity and heat markets

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Regulatory security

You go through the entire certification process in a compliant and traceable manner - all relevant EU sustainability requirements are reliably met without you havingto fight your way throughthe regulatory jungle.

Market access & competitive strength

Recognized certification opens doors to demanding markets, better purchase prices and government subsidies. We help you to make efficient use of these opportunities and to position your products convincingly.

Practical support

From gap assessment and audit preparation to recertification, our experts are at your side - with clear processes, structured documentation and direct communication with the certification bodies.

Transparency & documentation

We ensure that your sustainability records are consistent, digitally recorded and documented in an audit-proof manner - for maximum transparency along the entire value chain and meaningful sustainability reporting.

1· Overview

Feature

ISCC

REDcert

SURE

Full name

International Sustainability & Carbon Certification

Renewable Energy Directive Certification

Sustainable Resources Verification & Certification

Founding year

2010

2012

Geographical reach

Global

Europe (D-AT-CH)

Europe

EU recognition (RED III)

Recognized

Operator

ISCC System GmbH, Cologne

European Committee for Standardization

Practical relevance of biomethane

Very high

Medium

Examination by

Accredited certification bodies

Special feature

Broadest system, global scope, circular economy

Practical, strong in the German biogas sector

European standardization approach, close RED III reference

2· Products & suitability

Product / Raw material

ISCC

REDcert

SURE

GASEOUS ENERGY SOURCES

Biomethane (feed-in)

Recommended

Biogas (not treated)

Restricted

Hydrogen (green / bio-based)

Recommended

Not covered

e-Fuels / Power-to-X

LIQUID BIOFUELS

Biodiesel (FAME)

Bioethanol

HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil)

Recommended

Conditional

Bio-LPG

Restricted

SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel)

(ISCC Corsia)

SOLID BIOMASS & RAW MATERIALS

Energy crops (maize, rapeseed, cereals)

Agricultural residues (straw, green waste)

Wood / forest biomass

Restricted

Industrial waste & residual materials

(ISCC Plus)

Recycled raw materials

(ISCC Plus)

POWER & HEAT

Electricity from biomass / biogas

Heat from biomass / biogas

CHP (combined heat and power)

Conditional

3· Details

Feature

ISCC

REDcert

SURE

System variants

ISCC EU, ISCC PLUS, ISCC Corsia

REDcert-EU, REDcert²

SURE (uniform)

GHG accounting

Mandatory

Mass balance principle

Yes

Land use criteria

Comprehensive

Yes

Social criteria

Yes (ISCC PLUS)

Digital data management

ISCC System (online)

REDcert portal

SURE platform

Certificate validity period

1 year

4· Application & duty

Actor/use case

ISCC

REDcert

SURE

Agricultural business

Biogas plant

Biomethane feed-in

Mandatory

Fuel market (biofuels)

Aviation (SAF)

(ISCC Corsia)

Hydrogen & e-Fuels

Recycling & waste raw materials

(ISCC Plus)

Access to subsidies (EEG, BioKraftQuG)

International trade

Very good

Limited

EU-wide

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General

agriportance is a specialized platform for biomethane and LCO₂ and offers sustainable product solutions. We support companies along the entire biomethane value chain – from brokerage and certifications to GHG and mass balance calculations as well as training and consulting. All services are coordinated and available from a single source.
Our services are aimed at companies along the entire biomethane value chain – including biogas plant operators, gas network operators, energy suppliers, industrial companies, traders, as well as companies that want to reduce their GHG emissions, procure biomethane and LCO₂, or implement sustainable product solutions.
Yes. Our services are scalable and tailored individually to the requirements and resources of your company – regardless of company size.

Brokerage of biomethane and LCO₂

We connect producers, traders and buyers of biomethane and LCO₂ and support the entire brokerage process – from initial contact and contract structuring to successful completion.
After an initial needs analysis, we identify suitable suppliers from our network, support negotiations and assist with contractual arrangements. This gives you access to certified biomethane that meets your requirements.
LCO₂ (liquefied CO₂) is produced as a by-product during biogas upgrading and can be used industrially – for example in the food industry, agriculture or technology. The use of LCO₂ contributes to resource efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

GHG accounting

A greenhouse gas balance (GHG balance) records and evaluates all climate-relevant emissions along a process or product – from production to use. It is often a prerequisite for certifications and regulatory compliance.
A GHG balance is required, among other things, if you want to market biomethane as a renewable fuel, pursue sustainability certifications or provide proof within the framework of the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED II / RED III).
Our GHG calculations are based on the current regulatory requirements of RED III as well as the specifications of the relevant certification systems (REDcert², ISCC, SURE). We document all calculations in a transparent and audit-proof manner.

Sustainability certifications

We support certifications according to the three leading systems in Germany and Europe:
- REDcert – for biomass and biofuels
- ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) – internationally recognized, for various feedstocks and supply chains
- SURE (Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme) – recognized for biofuels and biomass under RED II / RED III
A certification proves that your products or processes meet legal sustainability requirements. It is often a prerequisite for marketing biomethane as a fuel, for accessing funding programs and for counting towards national greenhouse gas reduction quotas.
A gap assessment is a preliminary analysis in which we compare your company’s current status with the requirements of the respective certification system. This allows gaps to be identified early and closed in a targeted manner before the official audit takes place.
The duration depends on your company’s initial situation, the chosen certification system and the certification body. Experience shows that you should plan three to six months for an initial certification. We ensure through structured preparation that the process is as efficient as possible.
We also support you during annual surveillance and recertification – including documentation maintenance, preparation for follow-up audits and ongoing communication with the certification body.

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Mass balancing

Mass balancing is a method for tracking material flows – for example biomethane within a gas network. It ensures that the sustainability characteristics of a product can be documented and transferred along the supply chain without having to physically track quantities directly.
Yes. For the marketing of biomethane as a fuel and for eligibility for greenhouse gas quota accounting, a compliant mass balance according to RED III or the respective certification systems is mandatory.
Yes. We take care of the complete setup, maintenance and documentation of your mass balance system – audit-proof and ready at any time.

Training and consulting

We offer practical training on the following topics:
- fundamentals and functioning of biomethane
- sustainability certifications (REDcert², ISCC, SURE)
- greenhouse gas accounting and mass balancing
- regulatory requirements (RED III, BImSchG, GEG)
- internal audits and certification preparation
Our trainings are aimed at specialists and managers in the fields of energy, sustainability, compliance and procurement – both beginners and experienced professionals who want to update their knowledge.
Yes. In addition to our standard trainings, we provide individual consulting – for example in developing a biomethane strategy, optimizing existing processes or preparing for regulatory changes.
We offer both – digital formats (webinars, online workshops) as well as on-site events at your location or at our premises.

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Collaboration and contact

The collaboration begins with a free initial consultation in which we analyze your needs and jointly define the appropriate scope of services. You will then receive an individual offer. Operational collaboration takes place with dedicated contacts, clear processes and transparent communication.
We can usually start at short notice. Simply contact us – we will get back to you within 24 hours.
You can reach us via the contact form on our website, by email or by phone. All contact details can be found on our contact page.

Sustainability certification according to ISCC, REDcert & SURE

The three recognized systems at a glance

ISCC - International Sustainability & Carbon Certification

REDcert - Renewable Energy Directive Certification

SURE - Sustainable Resources Verification & Certification

Your benefits of sustainability certification with agriportance

Regulatory security

Market access & competitive strength

Practical support

Transparency & documentation

1· Overview

Feature

ISCC

REDcert

SURE

Full name

Founding year

Geographical reach

EU recognition (RED III)

Operator

Practical relevance of biomethane

Examination by

Special feature

2· Products & suitability

Product / Raw material

ISCC

REDcert

SURE

Biomethane (feed-in)

Biogas (not treated)

Hydrogen (green / bio-based)

e-Fuels / Power-to-X

Biodiesel (FAME)

Bioethanol

HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil)

Bio-LPG

SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel)

Energy crops (maize, rapeseed, cereals)

Agricultural residues (straw, green waste)

Wood / forest biomass

Industrial waste & residual materials

Recycled raw materials

Electricity from biomass / biogas

Heat from biomass / biogas

CHP (combined heat and power)

3· Details

Feature

ISCC

REDcert

SURE

System variants

GHG accounting

Mass balance principle

Land use criteria

Social criteria

Digital data management

Certificate validity period

4· Application & duty

Actor/use case

ISCC

REDcert

SURE

Agricultural business

Biogas plant

Biomethane feed-in

Fuel market (biofuels)

Aviation (SAF)

Hydrogen & e-Fuels

Recycling & waste raw materials

Access to subsidies (EEG, BioKraftQuG)

International trade

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How can we help you?

General

Brokerage of biomethane and LCO₂

GHG accounting

Sustainability certifications

Mass balancing

Training and consulting

Collaboration and contact