EcoCeres Inc in July 2025, announced the release of its position paper, emphasising the need for fair, effective, and fraud resistant certification protocols for sustainable biofuels within the European Union (EU).
Position Paper
The company’s position paper underscores the importance of implementing verification mechanisms that are transparent, equitable, and fraud resilient, as it safeguards the credibility of the biofuel market, fosters trust among customers and industry stakeholders, and supports environmental goals.
The position paper supports EU reforms for sustainable biofuel verification, calls for fair and uniform rules applicable to both EU and non EU producers/operators and all feedstock types. Provides caution against overly burdensome controls that could disrupt supply, this especially applies to limited supply products such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Advocates for practical, transparent and recognised verification processes with stakeholder input.
Verification System
It also advocates balanced roles for certification bodies and member states. Emphasises the importance of fairness in enforcement processes, including the procedures for certificate invalidation and recommends building on existing system strengths and learning from national experiences. Supports reforms to improve EU Biofuels Database (UDB) for better traceability.
EcoCeres believes that the verification system is fundamental in the EU’s ambition for a better climate and sustainability goals. Matti Lievonen, chief executive officer of EcoCeres believes the certification to be an essential infrastructure for the renewable fuels market. Lievonen said:
“As a producer committed to authentic waste-to-fuel pathways, we view rigorous certification not as a hurdle but as essential infrastructure for the renewable fuels market. Our position paper reflects our dedication to fostering a transparent, equitable, and fraud-resistant ecosystem for biofuels that benefits all stakeholders – from producers and policymakers to consumers and the environment.”
The company encourages policymakers and industry stakeholders to review the position paper and consider its potential impact in the discussions about reforming the EU’s biofuel verification and sustainability framework.
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