Procurement Intelligence

Sustainability &
Regulatory Hub.

Technical guidance on EU directives, sustainability certifications, and compliance documentation for industrial feedstock procurement.

Navigating the Bio-Economy

Effective feedstock procurement requires more than competitive pricing—it demands comprehensive regulatory knowledge. This Hub provides procurement teams with the technical guidance needed to evaluate supplier compliance.

65%
EU GHG Savings Threshold (2026)
2026
EUDR Full Enforcement
70%
SAF Mandate by 2050

Understanding EU RED II & RED III

The Renewable Energy Directive is the cornerstone of European biofuel policy. Understanding the transition is essential for sourcing feedstocks.

What is the Renewable Energy Directive?

The RED establishes targets for renewable energy use across EU member states. For biofuels, it defines which feedstocks qualify, the sustainability criteria they must meet, and the GHG savings thresholds required.

  • RED II (2018): Set the 14% renewable transport fuel target by 2030.
  • RED III (2023): Increases ambition, tightens sustainability criteria, and expands scope to aviation.
  • Both rely on voluntary schemes like ISCC for certification.

Annex IX Classification

Annex IX categorizes feedstocks based on their sustainability tier. Part A feedstocks receive favorable treatment due to their waste-based origins.

  • Part A: Advanced biofuels from lignocellulosic materials, algae, industrial waste (e.g., POME, UCO).
  • Part B: UCO, animal fats, certain residues with caps.
  • Genco specializes in Part A feedstocks like Hydrolysed POME (H-POME).

The SAF Mandate: ReFuelEU Aviation

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a rapidly growing market driven by the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation. This mandate requires a minimum SAF blend in all flights departing EU airports.

  • 2025: 2% SAF blend mandate.
  • 2030: 6% SAF blend mandate.
  • 2050: 70% SAF blend mandate.
  • Genco's H-POME and RTSO are ideal feedstocks for HEFA-based SAF production.

ISCC Certification Explained

The globally recognized system for verifying feedstock sustainability. Understanding the difference between ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS is critical.

ISCC EU: The Fuel Market Standard

Mandatory for any feedstock destined for the EU biofuel market under RED II/III.

  • Covers the entire supply chain from Point of Origin.
  • Requires detailed GHG lifecycle calculations.
  • Mandates a Mass Balance system.

ISCC PLUS: Circular Economy

Extends sustainability verification to chemical, plastics, and food/feed industries.

  • Essential for steam cracking (naphtha replacement).
  • Supports "drop-in" claims for bio-attributed materials.
  • Genco's Pyrolysis Oils are certified under ISCC PLUS.

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

Requiring companies to prove their supply chains are not linked to deforestation or forest degradation.

2023

Regulation Adopted

EUDR enters into force as EU Regulation 2023/1115.

2024

Preparation Phase

Operators begin mapping supply chains and collecting geolocation data.

2025

Enforcement

Large companies must be fully compliant by Dec 30, 2025.

2026

Full Scope

SME deadline and full enforcement across all operators.

Key EUDR Requirements

  • Deforestation-Free: Produced on land that was not subject to deforestation after Dec 31, 2020.
  • Traceable: Linked to geolocation coordinates or polygon of the plot.

Genco's Readiness

  • Sentinel™ Traceability: Mapping every kg of feedstock to polygon origin.
  • Forest-Positive: Plantations established on already-converted agricultural land.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about sustainability compliance.

What is the difference between biofuels and e-fuels?

Biofuels are produced from biological feedstocks. E-fuels are produced using renewable electricity and CO2. Both count towards targets but have different regulations.

Does ISCC certification guarantee EUDR compliance?

Not directly, but ISCC is developing modules to align with EUDR. Traceability data often overlaps.

What is H-POME and why is it valuable?

H-POME is hydrolysed POME with higher FFA and lower moisture, offering excellent GHG savings.

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