Keeping stakeholders informed about GGL scheme developments

On 14 April 2026, the board of the GGL Foundation has decided to temporarily suspend new applications of Certification Bodies until 1 October 2026. Since then, GGL has harmonized how certification activities are conducted and is completing significant developments to its GGLedger platform. The board hereby informs you of its decision that the suspension of new applications by candidate-CB's will be extended until 1 March 2027.

What does this mean? This means that any application from new Certification Bodies that is received will not be reviewed by GGL before 1 March 2027.

Since 2024, the GGL Scheme has grown substantially through the activities of the 12 existing GGL Certification Bodies. On 2 March 2026, the new GGL Documentation was adopted, with minor amendments from 7 September 2026. Currently, all 12 of our GGL Certification Bodies are either revising their accreditations or will do so to reflect the new GGL Documentation by 1 March 2027 at the latest.

This decision to extend the suspension will focus all efforts on the new accreditation of the 12 existing GGL Certification Bodies and all the GGL Participants holding a valid certificate as of today.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

The acceptance of applications from new Certification Bodies is temporarily suspended until 1 October 2026. During this period, GGL is focusing on supporting existing Certification Bodies in their transition to the updated certification scheme, including training, accreditation updates and harmonisation activities.

GGL is progressing the recognition of its RED Module under the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED II/III). The module builds on the core GGL certification standards and incorporates relevant European legislation and implementing regulations. The recognition process is ongoing.

The revised GGL Documentation was adopted on 2 March 2026 following completion of the stakeholder consultation. Feedback received from Participants, Certification Bodies, regulators, NGOs and the Advisory Council was reviewed and, where appropriate, incorporated into the adopted documents.

Minor updates and clarifications were published across several GGL documents on 6 July 2026. The changes concern FIT/FIP requirements, GHG default values, chain-of-custody requirements, moisture measurement provisions and supporting documentation.

Stakeholders were invited to review the published documents and provide feedback before adoption. The notice highlights changes with particular implications for FIT/FIP participants, including: