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International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)
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ISCC aims to protect forests, high-carbon stock lands and biodiversity, to enable waste utilization and increase traceability. ISCC is also committed to the transition to a circular economy and sustainable bioeconomy. Recycled or bio-based products that are certified to the ISCC PLUS standard provide companies, brand owners and consumers with the assurance that high sustainability requirements are met.
ISCC is an independent multi-stakeholder organisation responsible for the development, surveillance, revision and continuous improvement of the ISCC PLUS certification system. ISCC PLUS is a sustainability certification scheme that covers all sustainable feedstocks, including agricultural and forestry biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, circular materials and renewables.
ISCC is active in over 100 countries. Currently, more than 1,100 companies, traders, producers and brand companies are certified according to ISCC PLUS.

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Cultivation of basic products in fields (e.g. cereals, vegetables) in plantations (e.g. fruits, oils) as well as products of animal agriculture (e.g. meat, milk)

Manufacturing

Some food products go through complex manufacturing processes. During production, basic products are processed, preserved and food additives are added

Transportation / distribution

The transport route from one production stage to the next as well as to the end consumer

Products use and consumption

Usage by the owner

End-of-life

Disposal of food (waste) or further energetic use (biogas)