SURE Certification System Updated for RED III
SURE received RED III recognition from the European Commission. On May 21st, 2025, the updated Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) officially entered into force across all EU member states, this means that the new RED III requirements will now also apply in recognized EU certification systems. On May 20th, SURE, Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme GmbH, received the necessary confirmation from the EU Commission recognition and can finally share its updated system documents to reflect this important regulatory milestone.
Bioenergy Europe welcomes this important recognition and congratulates the SURE team on this important achievement. While SURE had prepared the necessary revisions in advance, publication of the updated documents was only possible once official recognition had been granted by the Commission.
The revised documents are now available in English, with German translations underway and expected in the coming days. These updates ensure that the SURE system remains a reliable and recognized certification option for demonstrating compliance with evolving EU sustainability standards.
- Who is affected? In principle: Existing and valid RED II certificates remain valid, but economic operators are also required to implement the new RED III requirements.
- What has changed? While the core structure of the SURE system remains intact, key aspects have been refined to meet RED III recognition criteria. Among other changes, this includes alignment with revised greenhouse gas calculation methods, land criteria, and documentation protocols, now clearly laid out in the system’s updated framework.
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