Green Gold Label (GGL) is an international certification programme for sustainable biomass
GGL was established in 2002 and is owned by the Green Gold Label Foundation. GGL is amongst the earliest biomass certification schemes. It has acquired a unique track record in the certification and tracking and tracing of sustainable biomass. Certification against GGL is done by independent, accredited third party certification bodies. GGL certification covers the complete supply chain from production, processing, transport to final use for bioenergy and biobased applications. The scope includes woody, agri-residue and waste wood biomass, as well as bioliquids.
GGL primarily focuses on two market segments
- Biomass for the production of biobased chemicals and other products.
- Biomass for electricity and heat production.
ggl scheme
GGL is a certification scheme for sustainable biomass. It offers standards for specific parts of the supply chain, as well as track & trace standards. GGL is in compliance with the Dutch regulatory requirements for the use of biomass in energy production.
ggl certification
Green Gold Label certification is done by accredited, independent third party inspection bodies. It is exactly this independent certification that gives Green Gold Label its credibility. Auditing takes place on a yearly basis. The Certification Register is an actual account of the GGL certificates issued.
LATEST NEWS
GGL will be present at CMT Biomass in Tokyo, Japan!
From Monday 13 until Wednesday 15 May 2024 the CMT Biomass Innovations Asia 2024 conference will take place in Tokyo, Japan. The Board of the GGL Foundation will be present and available for meetings and networking. Feel free to reach out to our GGL Secretariat to schedule your meeting!
Dutch approval for new document GGL-1c – Endorsed Schemes v1-6
After the approval for all types of Woody biomass for FIT/FIP in Japan, the Dutch authorities (RVO) have now also approved the latest scheme documents.
GGL extends its approval to all types of Biomass for FIT / FIP in Japan
The Green Gold Label Foundation (GGL) has secured the approval from Japanese authorities for meeting its principles, requirements and criteria for 11 types of agricultural residues next to PKS and woody biomass incl. lifecycle GHG emission savings under its FIT / FIP scheme. This approval is valid from April 1st, 2024 and extends the scope[…]
GGL clarifies integration of other biomass schemes for FIT / FIP in Japan
GGL is unique in the way it works together with other approved and recognized certification schemes. Also for the FIT / FIP regulations in Japan, GGL integrates biomass from other FIT / FIP-approved schemes seamlessly into its GGL-certified supply chain. Recently an issue on this integration was brought to the attention of the GGL board[…]
Small Trader Participation Fee Adjustment for Sustainable Biomass Certification
Dear Valued Participants of the GGL Scheme, In an effort to support and promote responsible biomass sourcing and trading practices, the Green Gold Label Foundation announces a revision in the participation fee structure for small trading entities. As of January 1st 2024, the fixed annual participation fee for small Traders with less than 50,000 MT of traded volumes with a[…]
ISCC and MSPO are endorsed by GGL for Supplying the Japanese markets
Following the decision of Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) regarding the approval of ISCC and MSPO certification programs for the Feed-in-Tariff scheme, GGL Foundation is glad to announce that the mentioned schemes are integrated in the GGL scheme to facilitate supplying the GGL-claimed material to Japanese markets. Accordingly, the list of endorsed schemes in[…]
13th Biomass Pellets Trade & Power in Japan
GGL participates at the 13th biomass pellets , trade and power congress in Tokyo. Our chair mr. Kees Boon will be there and take full opportunity to meet new and existing relations. The board of GGL decided that apart from the presence of the Certification Bodies also GGL should be there in person. MtR Kees Boon[…]
Carsurin accredited as new GGL certification body
On Tuesday, 27 December 2022 the GGL Foundation achieved a significant milestone: it signed the agreement with PT Carsurin in Indonesia, to become its second registered Certification Body. On behalf of the foundation, Chairman Mr. Kees Boon commented: “We are very proud of this achievement. With Carsurin joining our scheme as a respected and professional[…]
GGL Participation fee adjustment
Dear valued stakeholders of GGL, Herewith we would like to inform you of the adjustments in the GGL participation fees as could be found in the updated participant fee document on our website. Accordingly, as of April 1st 2023 the variable fees of biomass producers will be adjusted to EUR 0,11 per MT of GGL[…]
Suspension of Certificates in Russia and Belarus
The GGL Foundation is deeply concerned about Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine and stands in solidarity with all victims of this violence. With full commitment to GGL’s mission and standards, and after a thorough analysis of the potential impact of withdrawal of GGL certification, the Board of Directors of the Foundation has agreed to suspend[…]