GGL document update

The new version of the below mentioned GGL normative documents are published after approval by the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO): GGL 1a. Instruction doc. GHG Calculations v2-3 GGL 1c. Endorsed schemes v1-3 GGL 1d. Instruction document for supplying Japanese market FIT v1-2 GGL Certification Regulation v7-6 These updates facilitate supplying GGL-claimed biomass material to Japanese[…]

Japanese utilities choose GGL for their sustainable biomass certification

Rotterdam, October 9th 2020; The first Japanese Green Gold Label (GGL) certificates have been recently issued by Control Union Certifications B.V. for three biomass trading and power producing companies in Japan. Two entities of the Japanese power producer and supplier, eRex Co. Ltd. have recently become the first GGL certified companies by Control Union Certifications.[…]

GGL for Palm Kernel Shells (PKS)

PKS requirements submitted under the attention of the Ministry of Economy, Trade  and Industry of the Japanese government! GGL is very happy to announce a new chapter is opening for its sustainable biomass standards. Palm kernel shells (or PKS) is a residue generated by the palm oil processing industry. PKS is the shell fractions left[…]

Achievements and challenges in 18 years of GGL

It is now 18 years that the Green Gold Label Foundation was created with the aim to provide a new reliable standard for sustainable sourcing of biomass with worldwide applicability. The Foundation is a charitable not-for-profit organization run by volunteers professionals who want to put their knowledge and expertise into the development of strict requirements[…]

How to use GGLS5 to show compliance against SDE+

GGLS5 is based on the sustainability requirements set by the Netherlands and the Renewable Energy Directive’s sustainability criteria (2009/28/EC) (SDE+). GGLS5 has not been developed to replace existing forest management standards or schemes. However this standard can be applied if non-endorsed and non-certified materials are sourced under the scope of a GGL participant certificate; this[…]

Stakeholder Consultation Announcement

Stakeholder consultation announcement – ends April 23rd 2020 Following the approval by the GGL Board and GGL Advisory Council The Green Gold Label Foundation invites stakeholders and other interested parties to provide feedback on the following documents: GGL 1d. Instruction document for using PKS v1-0 Draft version GGL 1e. Raw Materials Statement PKS v1-0 D1[…]

GGL UPDATES FOR 2020

As of January 15th 2020, Green Gold Label has been approved by the Dutch Ministry of Economic affairs and Climate policy for all SDE+ biomass categories. As a result of this GGL can be used to show compliance against all SDE+ criteria. Changes to Forest Management schemes which are accepted by SDE+ are as follow:[…]