EcoCeres launches position paper supporting reforms to strengthen EU verification system for sustainable biofuels

EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, announced July 15 the release of its position paper emphasizing the need for fair, effective and fraud-resistant certification protocols for sustainable biofuels within the European Union.

As Europe accelerates its transition to renewable energy, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of sustainability claims becomes more important than ever.

EcoCeres’ position paper underscores the importance of implementing verification mechanisms that are transparent, equitable and resilient to fraud, thereby safeguarding the credibility of the biofuel market, supporting environmental goals and fostering trust among consumers and industry stakeholders.

Key highlights of the position paper include:

• Supports EU reforms for sustainable biofuel verification, emphasizing fairness and antifraud measures.

• Call for fair and uniform rules applicable to both EU and non-EU producers/operators and all feedstock types.

• Cautions against overly burdensome controls that could disrupt supply, especially for limited supply products like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

• Advocates for practical, transparent and recognized verification processes with stakeholder input.

• Advocates balanced roles for certification bodies and member states.

• Emphasizes fairness in enforcement, especially certificate invalidation.

• Recommends building on existing system strengths and learning from national experiences.

• Supports reforms to improve the EU Biofuels Database (UDB) for better traceability.

“EcoCeres firmly believes that a credible verification system is fundamental to realizing the EU’s ambitious climate and sustainability goals,” said EcoCeres CEO Matti Lievonen. “As a producer committed to authentic waste-to-fuel pathways, we view rigorous certification not as a hurdle but as essential infrastructure for the renewable fuels market. Our position paper reflects our dedication to fostering a transparent, equitable and fraud-resistant ecosystem for biofuels that benefits all stakeholders—from producers and policymakers to consumers and the environment.”

EcoCeres said it encourages policymakers and industry stakeholders to review the position paper and consider its insights in ongoing discussions about reforming the EU’s biofuel verification and sustainability framework.

The document is available for download here.

The company said it is committed to advocating policies that uphold integrity, promote innovation and ensure the long-term sustainability of Europe’s biofuel sector.

As an ISCC-certified decarbonization-solution provider, EcoCeres produces industrial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and renewable naphtha through its proprietary processes.