What is Better Biomass?

The Better Biomass certification system consists of sustainability requirements, chain-of-custody requirements and rules for certification.

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How can I get certified?

The process for being granted a Better Biomass certificate is described in the road map.

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Which companies have a Better Biomass certificate?

The register contains all the organizations that have granted the Better Biomass certificate.

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Enter the market for sustainable biomass

Better Biomass is an international certification system for solid, liquid and gaseous biomass. The Better Biomass certificate is used to demonstrate the sustainability of the biomass used for energy, fuels or bio-based products. The underlying sustainability criteria have been established in a multi-stakeholder consensus process between private companies, government and civil society organizations and are published in the standard NTA 8080. These criteria cover important values for nature, environment and society (People, Planet, Profit).

Better Biomass is managed by NEN, the Netherlands Standardization Institute, a CEN and ISO member. NEN has an international accreditation as a scheme manager and certification audits are done by accredited independent certifying bodies.

Implementation of RED3 requirements: Transition period and ‘grandfathering clause’

2025-07-15

Nederlandse versie The European Commission recently informed Better Biomass and other EU-recognized certification sch...

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Addendum Flemish regulations to the Guidelines for self-declaration disposers

2025-07-15

Nederlandse versie On July 11, the Better Biomass Committee of Experts adopted the Addendum regarding Flemish waste r...

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Guideline for self-declaration of disposers and Update of scheme documents

2025-06-30

Nederlandse versie On the page: Current certification documents you will find a number of changes. Guidance and ne...

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