July 2013

Newsletter of the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials

1. Editorial

Dear friends of the RSB,

The newly-independent RSB continues to move from strength-to-strength. A lot has hap- pened since our last newsletter in January.

Inside this issue: We have a new name ‘Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials’ reflecting the decision to ex- pand our scope to bio-based products, such as bio-plastics, bio-chemicals and bio-energy.

Certification continues to expand with four more certified operators since January including Editorial 1 the first supply chain for jet fuels. Momentum for certification is clearly building with strong interest in RSB’s expanded scope. Four operators are currently undergoing certification and A New, Independent 2 many more have indicated their commitment to RSB. RSB membership is also increasing with RSB seven new members since January. RSB Certification News 3 The RSB continues to be recognized as the international benchmark for sustainability with New Members 4 industry, NGOs and government. The Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) has strongly urged the aviation industry to step up their commitment to purchasing RSB-certified fuel in Stories from the RSB 5 their report on aviation biofuels published in March, and the June 2013 report of the Mid- Community west Aviation Sustainable Biofuels Initiative (MASBI) recommends using sustainability criteria consistent with international credible standards such as the RSB. Increasing access to RSB certification for 6 The first phase of an RSB project promoting smallholder certification is now up and running smallholders with a coordinator based in the Philippines. Thanks to support from a Boeing Global Corpo- rate Citizenship grant, Norad and EPFL, the first phase will focus on Southeast Asia, and RSB is Standards Revision and 8 working to engage development agencies to integrate RSB certification in their programs. Development The revision of the RSB Standard is now in preparation with support from the David and Events and Job Board 10 Lucile Packard Foundation and the Swiss Government. The first phase will be to consolidate the current standard based on feedback from the market to make it more streamlined and user-friendly. Consultation on this work should be completed by early 2014. This will be fol- lowed by the revision of the Principles and Criteria which will culminate in 2015 with the adoption of Version 3.0 of the RSB Standard.

This July edition of the RSB Newsletter will provide you with more details on these issues as well as other highlights of the last few months including the RSB’s new approach to address indirect impacts of biofuels and an ongoing benchmarking exercise with Bonsucro. Get involved in the forthcoming consulta- Please keep us updated on your news. tions on RSB standards and procedures! See Thanks for your support. full schedule on page 8

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2. The New RSB: A Note from the Chair

A. A New, Independent RSB

During the past year, the leadership of the Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials (formerly Biofuels) worked to realize the vision of an independent RSB, complete with a new Secretariat and governance structure. In January 2013, the RSB established itself as a separate legal entity under Swiss law and is “In January 2013, the no longer housed in the École Polytechnique RSB established itself Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). EPFL had an as a separate legal irreplaceable role in the development of the Indonesia: Palm forest © Anne-Sophie Dörbrack, EPFL entity under Swiss law“ RSB as we know it, and those associated with the RSB will forever be grateful for EPFL’s role Association. as we move forward. The first annual meetings of the Assembly of The new RSB Secretariat is located in Geneva, Delegates and Board of Directors were held Switzerland and shares the “International on March 18 and 19, respectively . Environment House” with other international sustainability-focused organisations and What does all of this mean for the RSB mov- agencies. Along with our move, we welcomed ing forward? First, the Assembly and Board our new Executive Secretary, Rolf Hogan. Rolf will play a key role in ensuring an inclusive, has over 15 years of international experience transparent, and efficient decision-making in policy, project management, fundraising process at the heart of the RSB. Second, it and communications. allows the RSB’s diverse members to take the wheel on the Roundtable’s leadership. Lastly, In addition to the changes at the Secretariat, Rolf’s selection as Executive Secretary puts in necessary alterations have been made to the place strong leadership and structure for the governance structure of the RSB. The Steering RSB Secretariat. Board has morphed into two separate enti- ties, The Assembly of Delegates and the B. From Biofuels to Biomaterials “As chair of the board Board of Directors, each of which is man- In addition to a new structure the RSB has a of directors, I am dated with their own separate tasks. new scope of work, and a new name. Pursu- excited by the changes ant to decisions made at the First Annual and look forward to The Assembly of Delegates serves as the highest authority of the RSB and decides on Meeting of the Assembly of Delegates, the continuing to build the issues such as standard development, mem- Roundtable is now officially known as the RSB’s relationships bers’ rights and duties and governance. It is “Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials.” with members and composed of up to 3 Delegates from each partners “ RSB Chamber, as elected by RSB members. This change reflects an expansion of scope for the RSB’s standards, from strictly fuels to The Board of Directors is responsible for the inclusion of other bio-products derived from management of the RSB and represents the biomass. This includes biofuels, bioelectricity, Association towards third parties. A descrip- bio-chemicals, bio-plastics such as packaging, tion of the composition and the functioning cosmetics and food additives. of the Board can be found in the Articles of (Continued on page 3) Page 3 Newsletter of the RSB July 2013 3

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(Continued from page 2) governance and web address remain un- changed by the expanded scope. The new “RSB Standard for Certification of Bio-Products” is available here. It describes As chair of the board of directors, I am ex- how the existing RSB standards, which were cited by the changes and look forward to initially developed for biofuels, can be applied continuing to build the RSB’s relationships to producers and processers of biomass for a with members and partners. “Pursuant to wide range of bio-products other than biofu- decisions made at els. the First Annual Meeting of the RSB will continue to apply its standards to Barbara Bramble, RSB Chair sustainable biofuels and work to improve and Assembly of National Wildlife Federation expand those standards. The Roundtable’s Delegates, the Roundtable is now officially known as the ‘Roundtable on 3. New RSB Certifications! Sustainable Biomaterials’“ There have been several important RSB was initiated in 2008 and since early 2013 it certifications so far this year. A list of all has started producing . In late 2013 certified entities can be found at it is planned to commence production of www.rsbservices.org/certificates . To high- sustainable ethanol from the sugarcane for light a few: export and domestic use, as well as “green” electricity from the biomass to supply the Dynamic Fuels LLC - Dynamic Fuels is a lead- factory and approximately 20 percent of ing renewable diesel and biojet fuel supplier Sierra Leone’s national grid. currently in operation globally. Dynamic Fuels is one of the preferred suppliers for KLM and Piedmont Biofuels - The RSB certification SkyNRG and produces next-generation re- encompasses the Pittsboro, North Carolina newable, drop-in fuels from animal fats, plant, where used is collected greases, and vegetable oils that contribute to from food service establishments throughout local energy independence and significant the region and waste fats, oils and greases reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. are purchased and converted into a clean Dynamic Fuels’ completion of RSB certifica- burning . Piedmont Biofuels is an

Burkina Faso: © tion demonstrates that wastes, residues and innovator in having fuel come full circle, Victoria Junquera, EPFL other low value materials are ideal feedstocks operating as efficiently as possible, sharing for the production of sustainable biofuels. information, organizing a biodiesel coopera- tive, offering educational and research re- Addax Sierra Leone (SL) Limited – sources, and joining with the local community Addax was the first biofuels entity on the to make a difference. African continent to earn RSB certification. The RSB certification encompasses the 10,000 (Continued on Page 4) hectare sugarcane estate located in Makeni, Sierra Leone. This Addax Bioenergy project Page 4 Newsletter of the RSB July 2013 4

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(Continued from Page 3) tor and for our supply chain partners,” says Maarten van Dijk, top executive at SkyNRG SkyNRG – As the first biofuel operator and member of the RSB’s Board of Directors. worldwide to earn the RSB certification for “It is a milestone for sustainable jet fuels in their supply chain of renewable jet fuel in- general and a confirmation towards the mar- cluding separation, blending and logistics, ket that RSB is ensuring that biofuels deliver SkyNRG is the world’s market leader for sus- on their promise of sustainability. This gives tainable kerosene, supplying more than 15 aviation, for the first time ever, the possibil- “Addax was the first

biofuels entity on the carriers worldwide. “This RSB certification is ity to fly on RSB certified fuel.” African continent to a great result for us as supply chain integra- earn RSB certification. “

New Members! three of GCEH’s jatropha farms in  Outreach International Bioenergy, the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, via community organizations, has all of which are owned and oper-  AgSri is innovating, packaging, im- introduced Strategic Cooperative ated by GCEH. Gceholdings.com plementing and scaling farm-based Concept of “Planting Jatropha in technologies that are inherently marginal land of Eastern Indonesia  The Center for Sustainable Energy farmer friendly and ecologically in Partnership with Farmers.” on Farming is performing cutting- sustainable such as Sustainable Facebook edge research and development in Sugarcane. Agsri.com plant science using genetics and  INEOS Bio’s advanced bioenergy breeding, employing leading agro-  Nippon Biodiesel Fuels Co. Ltd. is a technology takes wastes and sus- nomic practices to optimize nutri- japanese company specialised in tainably turns them into advanced tion and soil fertility, and horticul- production, importing and market- biofuel and renewable power. ture for the best care and custody ing of vegetable oils, biodiesel and ineos.com of the biofuel crop. Cfsef.org printer ink solvents. nbf-web.com RSB welcomes our new members and  SG Biofuels (SGB) is an  Global Clean Energy Holdings we look forward to working with them company developing and deliver- (GCEH) is the first biofuels feed- into the future! ing high performance bioenergy stock producer to receive an RSB solutions for the renewable fuel, certificate in North America. The biomass and chemical markets. RSB certification encompasses sgbiofuels.com

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4. Stories from the RSB Community

A. NRDC: Supporting the development of sustainable aviation fuels!

The Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) ment to source 100 percent certified has been participating in the RSB for several by 2015, or as soon as years and supports the development and they initiate biofuel burchases if this implementation of credible standards for occurs later than 2015. NRDC recom- sustainable production of biofuels. NRDC has mends the principle use of RSB certifica- a long history of engaging with the private tion in aviation biofuel sourcing. sector to promote the use of sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, in particular in the  The majority of airlines surveyed were “SAFUG members have aviation sector. In March 2013, NRDC pub- monitoring and resesarching the green- played a leadership lished an in-depth report entitled Aviation house gas lifecycle emissions of biofuels role—and sent a posi- Biofuel—Sustainability Survey, which provides and ILUC, however, less than half of the a detailed and independent evaluation of the tive market signal—by airlines decided to publicly disclose the state of affairs in the aviation sector on a indicating their early greenhouse gas performance, volumes, large number of issues, such as the engage- or sustainability of the biofuels they use. support for the RSB” ment with credible standard organisations, Thus, there is a real concern over the fact the use of certified biofuels, the monitoring that, among the responding airlines, of greenhouse gas emissions of jet fuels or fewer than half had been transparent in the potential indirect impacts associated with their sourcing and development activities their supply of biojet fuels. around aviation biofuels.

A total of 12 airlines out of the 22 originally  Many airlines participate indirectly in the contacted agreed to participate in the survey, RSB through industry associations such which led to the following conclusions from as SAFUG or the International Air Trans- 1 NRDC : port Association (IATA). NRDC strongly encourages all airlines intending to use  Five airlines sourced biofuels that in the biofuels to join the RSB and become view of an independent sustainability directly engaged as members. advisory board were RSB-compliant. However, they are not using certification  SAFUG members have played a leader- to independently verify sustainability ship role—and sent a positive market claims, nor committing to the future use signal—by indicating their early support of certification. It is important that air- for the RSB; the value of their initial lines send clear market signals now, efforts has been critical for raising aware- notifying current or potential suppliers of ness and should not be minimized. It is the importance of sustainability certifica- important for SAFUG members to now tion. take the next logical step and commit to using RSB sustainability certification for  Airlines’ commercial commitment to the their procure- RSB is minimal at this stage, even if their ment biofuels. (Continued on page 6) notional commitment to its research and certification efforts through SAFUG is 1Based on the executive summary of the report. Avail- widespread. If they are using biofuels, able at: http://www.nrdc.org/energy/aviation-biofuel- Burkina Faso: Jatropha © Victoria Junquera, EPFL airlines should make a public commit- sustainability-survey/files/aviation-biofuel-sustainability- survey-IB.pdf Page 6 Newsletter of the RSB July 2013 6

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(Continued from page 5) positive signs that the industry is moving in the right direction. (…) Now is a critical time Debbie Hammel, who authored the report, to examine development and sourcing activi- shares the following conclusion on her blog1: ties and to help create a central role for sustainable practices and sustainability certi- The aviation biofuel industry is only just fication in the development of the industry. emerging, but the pace of activity toward This will benefit all stakeholders, helping to commercializing these fuels is accelerating. ensure that biofuels deliver on their promise Over just the last few days we’ve had an- to become a viable and sustainable aviation nouncements by SkyNRG regarding their fuel solution long-term. recent RSB certification and KLM regarding

their plans to use sustainable biofuel from SkyNRG on a regular basis from John F. Ken- “With the support of a nedy International Airport in New York to 1 http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/dhammel/ Boeing Global Corpo- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (…) These are aviation_industry_takes_positi.html rate Citizenship grant and Norad the project 5. Increasing Access to RSB Certification for Smallholders will bring together global experts and lo- cal producers, provid- A. Linking smallholder farmers to sustainable biofuel markets ing opportunities for sharing of best prac- RSB has launched an exciting new project to Additional partners are being engaged in the understand and address the challenges for project and a Working Group on Smallholder tices on small scale small holder farmers in accessing markets for Certification has been established by the RSB. biomass and biofuels sustainable biofuels. With the support of a Open to RSB members and non-members production, as a tool Boeing Global Corporate Citizenship grant alike the working group will focus on integrat- for social and eco- and Norad the project will bring together ing best practice and experience into the RSB nomic development.” global experts and local producers, providing standard as well as promoting the integration opportunities for sharing of best practices on of RSB certification into the operations of small scale biomass and biofuels production, development agencies. as a tool for social and economic develop- ment. The project is being coordinated by Leonardo Rosario, former CEO of RSB member Trowel , The project will start in Southeast Asia, but based in the Philippines and a steering com- eventually expand to South America and mittee has been set up consisting of EPFL, Southern Africa. It will study local biomass RSB members, RSB Services as well as the RSB and biofuels production, including some Secretariat. A series of case studies are cur- community-based projects, building on the rently being commissioned that will be pre- work of EPFL and other partners (see article sented at a workshop in late 2013. below). This will allow us to assess the capa- bilities and insights of small biomass produc- For more information, please contact the ers and processors, and to identify their Secretariat at [email protected] limitations in biofuel production, processing and marketing. These insights will allow the project to map out strategies for scaling up sustainable production.

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B. A more accessible RSB certification model for small scale farmers

and discuss its work with other certification By Elisa Calcaterra, Manager, Bioenergy and schemes. Sustainability at EPFL Energy Center ([email protected]) EPFL is being supported in the implementa- tion of this work by Aidenvironment and is In some countries, small-scale farming repre- working in close cooperation with the RSB sents a large share of the national agricultural Secretariat and RSB Services. In order to “While this work aims production. For example, according to a study ensure that the practical concerns of small- to improve to RSB sys- published by the Centre for International holders are being taken into account and the tem, several compo- Forestry Research, smallholder farmers make work is validated in the field, the EPFL team nents of it are of a up 36% of overall production of in will visit five smallholder groups in developing Indonesia. countries throughout the project duration. wider interest to the Three visits have so far been successfully standards community Despite their strong market presence, many undertaken in South Africa, Indonesia and and EPFL is therefore are put off the certification process due to Burkina Faso. committed to share additional expenses for administration, train- and discuss its work ing and third-party inspections, poor access For information, including available field visits with other certification to information and technical support, as well reports, please visit the following page http:// schemes.” as a reluctance to break away from familiar energycenter.epfl.ch/page-94149-fr.html norms. In addition, certification requires farmers to implement a system of documen- EPFL recommendations and deliverables are tation and record-keeping, which can be being integrated in the RSB program for the overwhelming and frustrating for farmers enhancement of smallholder access to RSB with lower educational backgrounds (CIFOR). certification. The RSB draft standard for smallholders and recommendations on The Swiss Government has provided support greenhouse gas accounting for groups of to EPFL for the period 2013-2014 to develop a smallholders will be tested over several cases more accessible RSB certification model for studies coordinated by the RSB in 2013 and small scale farmers. This work includes the 2014. It will then be further reviewed before adaptation of the current RSB Standard as approval by RSB Members in 2014. For more well the preparation of guidance material and information, please contact the Secretariat at the development of a specific group certifica- [email protected] tion system. Additionally, EPFL is carrying out an analysis of smallholder definitions and will provide suggestions to the RSB Secretariat. The team will also develop general recom- mendations to increase smallholder access to certification. While this work aims to improve to RSB system, several components of it are of a wider interest to the standards commu- Indonesia: Palm forests © Anne-Sophie nity and EPFL is therefore committed to share Dörnbrack, EPFL

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6. Standard Revisions

A. Get involved in the next revisions of RSB Standards and Procedures!

After almost two years primarily dedicated to participating operators, risk manage- the implementation of the RSB Standard and ment and the screening tool (via emails certification system, the RSB has gained a & teleconferences). RSB Members only considerable experience and understanding “Through feedback of the strengths and weaknesses of its sys-  15 January - 15 February 2014: Consulta- from certified compa- tem. Through feedback from certified com- tion on the revised standards on chain of nies and accredited panies and accredited auditors, as well as the custody, procedure for claims, proce- auditors, as well as the latest scientific progresses, the RSB will dure for benchmarking and equivalence update a number of standards and proce- latest scientific pro- with other standards, and requirements dures, in line with the approved reclassifica- gresses, the RSB will for auditors and certification bodies. RSB tion and overall simplification of the architec- Members only update a number of ture and nomenclature of the RSB Standard. standards and proce- The aim of this revision is to improve the  1 January - 31 December: Consultation dures, in line with the clarity, readability and user-friendliness of on the RSB Principles & Criteria, RSB approved reclassifica- RSB standards and procedures to the best Guidance and indicators. Several rounds tion and overall simpli- interest of users. of public consultation will be organised , fication of the architec- as well as in-person meetings, in addi- ture and nomenclature RSB Members will be consulted on several tion to teleconferences and email con- of the RSB Standard.” occasions over the next months as follows: sultation among RSB members.

 15 July - 15 August 2013: Consultation We look forward to your participation in on the revised procedures for develop- these consultations. Should you have any ment and modification of standards, suggestion about revision of a particular procedures and guidance (via emails & standard or procedure, please contact the teleconferences). RSB Members only secretariat at [email protected]. Thanks!

 15 September - 31 October 2013: Con- sultation on the revised standards on

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B. Indirect impacts

Indirect Impacts of biofuels (and biomate- food, feed and fiber sectors. For instance, by rials) have been under discussion for some increasing yield of existing agricultural land, time with little consensus on how to best additional amounts of raw materials can be address them. Indirect impacts include the produced without decreasing the existing effects of an increased share of raw material supply. Similarly, the use of wastes and resi- being used for bioenergy or biomaterial dues, intercropping and use of abandoned production on food prices, as well as the lands do not increase pressure over arable “Indirect impacts in- resulting “displacement” (or leakage) effects, land by diverting raw material from the clude the effects of an which are usually referred to as Indirect Land existing supply. increased share of raw Use Change. material being used for The RSB Assembly of Delegates, which re- While the existence of such effects is gener- groups representatives from both the indus- bioenergy or biomate- ally accepted, the intensity of the phenome- try and the civil society, approved the imple- rial production on food non and the exact contribution of biofuels in mentation of the LIIB approach as a built-in prices, as well as the the surge of food prices are heavily disputed, complementary module proposed to RSB- resulting without a clear consensus among experts. certified companies willing to demonstrate a “displacement” (or Thus, any attempt to quantify or model low risk of creating indirect impacts. Thus, leakage) effects, which indirect impacts to attribute an extra green- this module will remain voluntary and compa- are usually referred to house gas contribution – as in the case of nies will be offered RSB certification with or as Indirect Land Use iLUC factors, which are currently imple- without this extra claim. The RSB Secretariat, Change.” mented in the California’ Low Carbon Fuel in partnership with RSB Services, will develop Standard1 (LCFS) and are under discussion at such modules in the coming months. Mean- the EU Parliament – remains risky and subject while, the LIIB consortium will keep improv- to controversy. ing the approach and increase the number of eligible good practices. It is hoped that the This is why the RSB, based on extended European Commission and the European discussion and an extensive consultation Parliament will consider the LIIB approach as process in 2012, decided to address indirect a possible alternative to the iLUC factors and impacts through a much less controversial the proposed cap on conventional biofuels, approach: The Low Indirect Impact Biofuels given the fact that the LIIB approach is much (LIIB) approach2. Developed jointly by WWF less subject to controversy, especially among International, EPFL and Ecofys, the LIIB ap- industrial players. “FSC certified forests proach encourages biomass production/ processing practices, which decrease the risk 1http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/lcfs/lcfs.htm and operators will now 2 be able to access of displacement and competition with the http://www.liib.org biofuel and bioenergy markets by receiving C. Benchmarking RSB certification FSC Standard through a simplified erators will now be able to access biofuel and bioenergy markets by receiving RSB certifica- audit process to RSB now recognizes the standard of the For- tion through a simplified audit process to demonstrate est Stewardship Council (FSC) which certifies demonstrate compliance, therefore saving compliance“ responsibly managed forests. As RSB and costs and time. FSC standards are aligned on most sustain- ability aspects, FSC certified forests and op- (Continued on Page 10) Page 10 Newsletter of the RSB July 2013 10

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(Continued from Page 9) sustainability requirements of Bonsucro with the sustainability requirements described in This process will enhance the development of the RSB Principles & Criteria. On the basis of advanced biofuel pathways by increasing the this gap analysis and due consideration for supply of sustainable forestry products and ligno-cellulosic material to biofuel and bio- implementation aspects (e.g. assurance, energy producers. Please contact which describes the regime whereby audits [email protected] if you are interested in are conducted and certification delivered), learning more about a dual RSB/FSC certifica- the RSB will established a simplified proce- tion. dure for Bonsucro-certified operators willing to obtain RSB certification, thus significantly Bonsucro Standard saving on costs and benefiting from a double Building on the successful benchmarking and certification. A first draft crosswalk was recognition of SAN (Rainforest Alliance) and developed by SCS, which is an accredited FSC Standards, the RSB embarked in a new certification body for both RSB and Bonsucro. gap analysis of the Bonsucro Standard, in The RSB Secretariat, RSB Services and Bonsu- partnership with ISEAL. The first step of this cro Secretariat are currently reviewing the analysis consists in a thorough comparison of gap analysis.

Events

RSB representatives will be attending the Argus European Biofu- els & Feedstocks Trading Conference from 16-17 October, 2013 in London. The conference will be focused on European biofuels trading, but will also address biofuels policy, risk management, sustainability, pricing, market growth, the hot topics of 2013 and prospects for market growth in 2014.

More information can be found on the conference webpage.

Auditor Training Course

Registration is now open for a blended auditor training course on RSB certification. The program combines E-learning with a face-to-face course from 3-5 September in Madrid, Spain. See the RSB auditor training flyer for more informa- tion. Registration remains open through July 15.

Job Board

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is recruiting a Manager for its Biofuel Development Project. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Environment - Technology, the incumbent will be responsible for the development and man- agement of the IATA Strategic Project on aviation biofuel deployment. Deadline for application: asap. More information on http://www.iata.org/hc/Pages/recruitment.aspx (job reference: 5246)

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