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[…]

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:[…]