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We welcome our 7th certification body: Terrae. This company, an expert in the field of certification, is now part of our recognized certification bodies. Terrae is an independent certification body, authorized and accredited to deliver several standards. A human-scale company, Terrae works on behalf of agricultural professionals in for the certification and quality management in agricultural production. Based on the values of proximity, independence and neutrality, Terrae works to develop sustainable agriculture and food, respecting people, animals, and the planet. “Through its activities, the commitment of TERRAE and its teams of auditors, specialists in the agricultural and agri-food fields, is to participate in the preservation of a sustainable world”, mentions Gonzague DERLY, President of Terrae. Today, Terrae is ready to

Paris, 10/06/2024 Puma, a climate Tech startup for agriculture based in Argentina, has received a significant endorsement from the 2BS Association for its Carbon Footprint Calculation technology. Their platform, equipped with internationally certified processes and algorithms, aims to revolutionize sustainable agriculture by providing farmers with innovative tools to measure carbon emissions and make informed environmental decisions. 2BS, an association that enables certifications of sustainability recognized by the European Commission, has officially recognized Puma as a certified tool to measure carbon emissions by the standard set forth by 2BSvs. This endorsement underscores the platform’s alignment with the 2BS certification 2BSvs for the biofuel supply chain, and it aims to facilitate players’ certification process thanks to the availability of reliable tools. Bruno

This initiative aligns with our commitment to promoting sustainability practices while enabling sustainable players to access the European market. In a significant move towards inclusivity and accessibility, 2BS, a non-profit association specialising in the certification of sustainability for the biofuel and biogas markets, announces the publication of its guidelines in Spanish. Previously available only in English and French, the decision to offer guidelines in Spanish comes as a response to the growing demand from Spanish-speaking stakeholders in the sustainable fuel industries. “We are thrilled to announce the availability of our sustainability certification guidelines in Spanish,” stated Bruno Berken, General Director at 2BS. ” With this expansion, we aim to facilitate access to our certification process for customers and stakeholders in

Celebrating growth, innovation, and sustainable impact 2BS – Biomass, Biofuel Sustainability, a non-profit association specializing in the certification of sustainability for the biofuel and biogas markets, proudly presents its annual report for the year 2023. This report highlights significant achievements, underscores the organization’s commitments, and outlines exciting prospects for the future. “As we reflect on the remarkable achievements of 2023, we are immensely proud of the strides we’ve made towards promoting sustainability across biomass and biofuel industries,” remarked Bruno Berken, Director General at 2BS. “Our annual report not only celebrates our accomplishments but also serves as a testament to the collective efforts of our partners, stakeholders, and dedicated team members.” Looking ahead, 2BS remains dedicated to its commitment to driving

We would like to announce a series of updates and clarifications to our certification process. As we continue to evolve and refine our quality standards, it’s essential for us to keep you informed of the latest developments. These adjustments are designed to ensure that our certification is more accurate, transparent and adapted to the changing needs of our industries.  Discover the details of these changes and their implications for you below. 1. Concerning internal auditsOne of the major objectives of internal audits is to verify the veracity of each supplier’s self-declaration. The farmer’s self-declaration does not constitute proof of auditing, and certification of honour must be verified by an annual internal audit.  To verify the farmer’s self-declaration, the First Gathering

A milestone in 2BS history within the Biofuel and Biogas Supply Chains We are thrilled to announce a significant achievement in our journey towards sustainability! Today, we celebrate the issuance of our 1000th sustainability certificate. 2BS is an association created in 2011, when leading experts from the agricultural and fuel industries teamed up to develop a sustainability certification to value virtuous agricultural practices. For over 10 years, 2BS has been valuing virtuous agricultural approaches and developing technical know-how in partnership with experts from bioenergies supply chains. We propose guidelines that are recognized by the European Commission under the RED II (Renewable Energy Directive II) and that are easy to implement. 2BS supports fuel, biomass producers and traders in their sustainability

The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and the 2BS Association (2BS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to scale trusted sustainability certification across aviation and materials supply chains. This collaboration is part of the RSB Impact Alliance project. The association of both organisations through the RSB Impact Alliance aims to support farmers, brands and industrial end-users to develop consistent and streamlined certification approaches for entire supply chains, covering different feedstocks and markets. Together, RSB and 2BS envision a simplified certification process for operators to scale sustainability performance and the transition to net zero. As part of the MoU, 2BS will develop guidelines for an additional voluntary “RSB module”. This module will be part of the 2BS system, and it