Control Union – Certification – ISCC

ISCC PLUS – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS

ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS) is a globally recognised certification system designed to validate sustainability in circular economy and bioeconomy supply chains. It provides credible verification for alternative feedstocks, including recycled, bio-based, and renewable materials across diverse industries. Control Union offers comprehensive ISCC PLUS certification services to help organisations demonstrate their sustainability commitments.

Control Union – Certification – ISCC PLUS

    What is ISCC PLUS?

    ISCC PLUS certification enables organisations to verify and communicate the sustainability of their alternative feedstock materials. This voluntary standard supports businesses transitioning to circular and bio-based economies by providing robust traceability systems for circular, bio-circular, bio-based, and renewable-energy-derived materials. As a leading certification body with offices in over 80 countries, Control Union delivers expert guidance throughout your certification journey, supporting your whole supply chain with verified sustainability claims that enhance market position and credibility.

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    Add-ons

    ISCC PLUS certification applies to the following add-ons:

    • GHG add-on

    Features of ISCC PLUS

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    Global Sustainability Standard

    Leading certification system for circular economy and bio economy, validating sustainable feedstocks with worldwide recognition.

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    Comprehensive material coverage

    Certifies circular, bio-circular, bio-based, and renewable-energy-derived materials across diverse industries and applications.

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    Robust traceability systems

    Offers multiple chain-of-custody methods, including mass balance, physical segregation, and controlled blending for transparent tracking.

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    Verified sustainability claims

    Provides third-party verified claims and optional on-product logos to communicate sustainability commitments credibly.

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    Adaptable certification system

    Continuously improved through stakeholder feedback, industry developments, and research to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

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    This is how certification with Control Union works

    In outline, we go through these 6 steps. We’ll tell you all about it at the start of the project.

    Applying for certification

    Apply by using the contact details at the bottom of this page

    Determining scope of certification

    Together, we discuss the details and scope of your application. Which processes, products and/or locations would you like to have certified?

    Quotation & contract

    After establishing exact scopes and auditing times, you’ll receive our quote.

    After agreement, you may start the preparation phase.

    Audit planning, preparation, execution and reporting

    You will be assigned one of our qualified and independent auditors. We’ll reach out to you to check if you’re ready for the initial audit. If needed, we’ll provide additional information to help to prepare.

    Good to go? The initial audit is planned, carried out and reported.

    Review

    During the audit, we will assess if you meet the requirements. After that, we will confirm if you’ve fully complied, if there are things to improve, or if there are any non-conformities.

    Together, we will discuss our findings, plan of action and planning in case of non-conformities. In case your chosen program includes a logo, we will discuss this too.

    Receiving your certificate

    If all non-conformities are resolved and everything has been assessed positively, the certification decision follows.

    Depending on the type of certification:
    • you are allowed to trade using the certificate
    • you are executing the process according to the guidelines
    • you are allowed to name the certificate on your website
    Some certificates allow you to use the certificate’s logo. We will provide you with guidelines for this.

    The certification process does not end here, annual audits ensure consistent quality!

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    Global coverage, local knowledge

    Control Union provides peace of mind in supply chains worldwide. Thanks to our up-to-date knowledge and experience, we cover all aspects of the supply and value chain in various industries. We think along, communicate clearly and offer concrete solutions. As a ‘one-stop shop’ for international and local certificates, we make certification more efficient. Want to know more about our independent, accredited audits and certifications? Whether you are certifying for the first time or have been around for years, we help!

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    Does your organisation have specific certification or audit requirements that are not covered by the certification programmes? For example developing a new standard? Control Union also provides independent customised services.

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