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An introduction to the Sustainable Biomass Partnership
(SBP)
SBP’s Vision Statement:
Sustainability is our priority and our vision is an economically, environmentally and socially sustainable solid biomass supply chain that contributes to a low-carbon economy.
AEBIOM European Bioenergy Conference
13th May 2014
Sustainable Biomass Partnership A renewed focus on developing solutions – vision and approach
SBP is an industry initiative Sector vision Sustainability is our priority and our vision is an economically, environmentally
and socially sustainable solid biomass supply chain that contributes to a low-carbon economy.
The challenge Ideally sector would rely on FSC ad PEFC certification
We recognise the credibility of existing forest certification schemes (FSC/PEFC)
and do not wish to compete with or replicate them.
Schemes have insufficient take-up in key forest-source areas and lack some of the key elements related to biomass so a bridging solution is required.
Biomass Assurance Framework A set of standards & processes to allow sector companies to demonstrate
compliance with legal, regulatory and sustainability requirements using existing mechanisms wherever we can.
Critical market players in biomass use for large
scale power generation in EU
Sustainable Biomass Partnership A renewed focus on developing solutions - structure
SBP Board Chair: Dorothy Thompson
Interim Director: Peter Wilson
SBP
Assurance
Framework
Development Group Chair: Peter Wilson
Members: Member reps and
experts
SBP
Sounding
Board (Possibly a future Advisory
Board)
Chair: Jacqueline Cramer
Provides advice to Board
& AFDG
Interim Director
Reports to Board
Focuses on delivery of
Assurance Framework
Advice
Advice
Sustainable Biomass Partnership SBP work programme
The focus is to develop solutions, short-term and long-term: •Short term 1: Biomass Assurance Framework - a first-step solution to demonstrating regulatory compliance which builds on and aligns with existing FSC and PEFC processes as far as possible – SBP-compliant biomass •Short term 2: Biomass Routes - working with certification schemes to develop modules so that their certified material can meet biomass users’ requirements e.g. biomass-specific SFM & GHG modules as necessary •Medium-long term: Wood basket partnerships - working with schemes to increase uptake of FSC & PEFC certification in key wood baskets.
Sustainable Biomass Partnership What is the Biomass Assurance Framework?
Lack of confirmed EU or national standards so need to work with what is available. Therefore, regulatory compliance demonstrated using the most stringent national requirements: Sustainable Forest Management criteria - based
on UK Government’s Timber Procurement Policy (CPET Category B) requirements + NL criteria
Legality - from EU Timber Regulation GHG data to be carried along supply chain – using
Belgian requirements Chain of custody - Mass Balance approach Indicative timetable Completed: BAF Draft 1 consultation and piloting Summer 2014: BAF Version 1.0 available Further refinement and strengthening 2016: BAF Version 2.0 available
SBP Biomass Assurance Framework (Draft 1) Aims to provide effective and verifiable
assurance to cover all those countries in which SBP member companies operate
Certification of production unit e.g. pellet mill rather than forest-level
Alignment where possible with globally recognized forest certifications schemes (PEFC/FSC)
Many of the SBP processes are derived from FSC and PEFC
SBP Certification Bodies will be FSC or PEFC-accredited
FSC/PEFC-certified material accepted Risk-based approach for non-certified
material
• SBP certifies 3 components: Sustainable Feedstock, Chain-of-Custody, Greenhouse Gas Data
• The Biomass Assurance Framework comprises standards, structures, systems and processes
• Independent third-party certification
• Makes maximum use of FSC and PEFC and complements where necessary – Addresses specific biomass issues
– Can be used in areas with limited uptake of FSC/PEFC certification
• Risk-based approach for-non certified feedstock – Central role for Pellet Mill, inspired by FSC ‘Controlled Wood’ approach
• Sustainable Feedstock Standard
• Stakeholder input in Supply Base Evaluation and Certification process
Sustainable Biomass Partnership Key concepts in summary
Primary
Feedstock
Tertiary
Feedstock
Secondary
Feedstock
Sustainable Biomass Partnership The certification concept – feedstock, pellet mill and biomass
Primary
Feedstock
Tertiary
Feedstock
Secondary
Feedstock
Biomass Assurance Framework: Scheme Architecture
Structure, Process and Procedures
Certification Systems
Standard
Sustainable Biomass Partnership The certification framework – structure, process and procedures
COC + GHG data collection
standards
Sustainable Feedstock Standard (SFS)
+ Evaluation Process Standard
Regional Risk Assessment
Desk-based assessment against SBP-criteria – results in a risk
rating for each indicator
+
Supplier Verification Program
Field-based assessment for those indicators for which no clear
risk can be determined in RRA
Legality Ecosystems Environment Productivity Social Biodiversity Other
Relevant Criteria
Supply Base Evaluation Principles derived from UK TPP, including other relevant criteria
Low Risk Criteria
No further action needed
Specified Risk Criteria
Implement mitigation measures
Compliance
PEFC/FSC
certified
feedstock.
Sustainable Biomass Partnership The certification concept – a risk-based approach
The Draft 1 consultation documents are available on: www.sustainablebiomasspartnership.org
Sustainable Biomass Partnership On-track to deliver SBP certification from Summer 2014
• Piloting completed in Canada, USA, Latvia & Portugal
• C. 25 stakeholder consultation responses received
• Sounding Board finalising its input
• Analysis underway and top-level issues will be considered by AFDG (May)
• 3-day meeting to finalise BAF Version 1 (June)
• There will be changes!
• Not possible to satisfy all stakeholders – must be a practicable and robust first step in a process
• Board decision on BAF (end June)
• BAF V.1 available in Summer 2014
• Work over next 18-24 months to build on and improve for BAF V.2 (2016)
Sustainable Biomass Partnership Next steps
Peter Wilson Interim Director Sustainable Biomass Partnership E: peter@wilsonapplied.com T: +44 (0)131 226 4665
Sustainable Biomass Partnership Thank you
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