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The Union Database, launched in 2023 by the European Commission, facilitates traceability throughout the supply chain of biofuels and bioliquids in the transport sector in the European Union. To access this platform, two-factor authentication is required. Until now, two main options were available: From June, only option 2 will be available. We invite you to download “EU LOGIN’ mobile application to receive direct notifications of two-factor authentication via the app. For more information on how to set up and use two-factor authentication, please see this instructional video provided by the European Commission: How can I add a mobile device to my EU Login account? – European Union If you have any problems logging in, please contact Loundja Baïche, 2BS Assistant,

2BS sustainability certification was recently recognised by the European Commission regarding its co-processing procedures. This represents an extension to the scope of 2BS certification. Thanks to the development of a specific procedure, you are now able to integrate the co-processing method into your production process via our certification process. With this extension, you can combine renewable materials with fossil ones in the same process, while complying with RED II requirements. To learn more about this certification, check out below. 3 things to know about our sustainability certification for the Co-processing method. 1 – What is co-processing? Co-processing typically refers to an oil refinery unit processing biomass feedstock together with fossil feedstock and transforming it into final fuels. This final fuel

The European Commission recognised our co-processing procedure! This represents an extension of the scope of 2BSvs certification under the RED II. Thanks to the development of a specific procedure, you are now able to integrate the co-processing method into your production process. With this extension, you can combine renewable materials with fossil ones in the same process, while complying with RED II requirements. Contact us to know more!

We are pleased to inform you that version 3 of our ESCA Guidelines document is now available. These adjustments are designed to provide even greater precision and support for market players using this methodology. Here are the main updates:Tenant farmers: addition of a clarification concerning lease renewal refusal.Ef” factor: additional information on the calculation of ‘Ef’ and the notion of double counting.Special cases: addition of a paragraph on “cessation of activities”. We continue to improve our guidelines on a regular basis to meet your needs and provide you with a guide to our ESCA methodology that is ever more effective and adapted to market realities. These improvements are also available in our document dedicated to the French players.

In 2023, the European Commission indicated that the previous NUTS2 values, developed and recognized under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED I), were no longer valid, though they allowed their use for crops from the 2023 harvest. The Commission has therefore requested Member States to submit new NUTS2 values for validation. These values will apply to crops from the 2024 harvest onwards. Canada, Australia, and Argentina have already received validation for their new NUTS2 values; these values can be used. Other Member States, including France and Germany, have also submitted their updated values to the European Commission. However, the validation process led by the European Commission will take some time, according to the authorities. This process will follow several stages: This

Nabisy Information shared on August 31stTo all Nabisy users Dear Sir or Madam, At the end of July 2024, at the end of the deadline for Proofs of sustainability (POS) for the 2nd quarter 2024 mass balance period, there were problems with Nabisy due to missing certificate datasets.  For Nabisy participants who were unable to issue the POS by 30.07.2024 due to missing certificates, a special process applies until 23.08.2024. The BLE can issue the POS in a shortened process, i.e. without an “application for subsequent issuance of POS”, if the file is received by 23.08.2024 by e-mail to nabisy@ble.de. To issue the corresponding POS retrospectively, please send us this CSV-import/Excel template completed by e-mail to nabisy@ble.de. To enable us to allocate your request,

Sustainability according to RED II is based on two pillars: sustainability criteria for raw materials and criteria for GHG (greenhouse gas) savings. For GHGs, the RED proposes a calculation method to assess the savings in emissions of these gases. This formula incorporates the “ESCA” factor. This is used to quantify the greenhouse gas savings resulting from the accumulation of carbon in the soil through the implementation of improved agricultural practices. In a context where sustainability and the reduction of GHG emissions are priorities, implementing the Esca methodology can help you add value to your products with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. To help you make the most of this calculation method, we offered two webinar sessions to enhance your knowledge of