ISCC Audit & Certification
Demonstrate Sustainable Sourcing. Reduce Emissions. Access Global Markets.
As sustainability expectations accelerate across Australia, New Zealand and global supply chains, organisations are under increasing pressure to prove the environmental and social integrity of their products.
International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) provides a globally recognised framework to verify sustainable sourcing, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and full supply chain traceability. Through independent ISCC auditing by Intertek, organisations can demonstrate credible, standards-based sustainability performance – not just claims.
What is ISCC?
ISCC is an internationally recognised certification system designed to support the transition to a circular economy and sustainable bioeconomy.
ISCC certification schemes apply to:
- Biomass fuels and bioenergy
- Biofuels and bioliquids
- Agricultural raw materials
- Waste and residues
- Biogenic plastics and specialty chemicals
- Circular and recycled materials
- Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
ISCC enables organisations to measure, manage, and prove sustainability across complex supply chains – from origin to final product.
Key Benefits of ISCC Certification
Strengthen Market Position
Unlock New Commercial Opportunities
Build Trust and Credibility
Support Decarbonisation Goals
Improve Supply Chain Visibility
Why ISCC Matters for Australian and New Zealand Organisations
Businesses in the ANZ region play a critical role in global supply chains, supplying Europe, Asia and international markets.
ISCC certification helps you:
- Meet international regulatory and customer requirements
- Access export and premium markets
- Prove sustainability with independently verified evidence
- Strengthen trust with customers, investors, and regulators
ISCC goes beyond local regulatory compliance, providing assurance against internationally recognised sustainability criteria.
Independent Audits Ensuring Compliance with ISCC Standards
ISCC sets rigorous sustainability standards that go beyond mere compliance with local regulations. Intertek’s experienced auditors conduct thorough, impartial ISCC audits to verify compliance with scheme requirements.
Our audits assess:
- Sustainable land use and feedstock origin
- Traceability and mass balance systems
- Greenhouse gas emissions calculation and reduction
- Biodiversity and environmental protection
- Labour conditions and social responsibility
- Data integrity and documentation
Audits include on-site assessments, document reviews, interviews, and data verification, ensuring full transparency and accountability across your supply chain.
A Comprehensive End-to-End Audit Approach
ISCC audits follow a structured, systematic process covering the entire value chain.
The ISCC audit process includes:
- Feedstock production and sourcing
- Processing and manufacturing
- Storage, transport, and logistics
- Final product use
This holistic approach gives customers, regulators, and partners confidence that sustainability is embedded – not assumed.
ISCC Certification Schemes Available
Ideal for organisations supplying commodities to the European market.
Recognised by the European Commission, ISCC EU demonstrates compliance with the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and Fuel Quality Directive (FQD) for biofuels and bioliquids.
Applicable to:
Agricultural and forestry raw materials, waste and residues, biogas, and algae. Exporters to the EU of cattle/beef, wood, coffee, cocoa, soy, rubber, palm oil and their derived products (e.g. leather, furniture, chocolate, tyres).
ISCC PLUS is a global, voluntary certification system for sustainable bio-based, circular (recycled), and renewable materials, extending beyond biofuels to cover plastics, chemicals, food, and feed markets, ensuring traceability and verifiable sustainability claims throughout the supply chain.
Ideal for:
Plastics, packaging, chemicals, food, feed, renewable energy, and biofuels outside the EU – including Australian domestic and Asia-Pacific markets.
Developed for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sector and recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It is used in the global aviation sector to meet the ICAO CORSIA requirements for emissions reduction.
Applicable to:
International aviation sector.
Let’s Chat About your Options
Frequently Asked Questions – ISCC Certification
ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) is a globally recognised certification system that verifies sustainable sourcing, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, and full traceability across supply chains. It applies to biomass, biofuels, circular materials, chemicals, plastics, packaging, and sustainable aviation fuels.
Yes. ISCC is highly relevant for Australian and New Zealand organisations supplying into international markets, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and aviation supply chains. Many global customers and regulators require ISCC certification to demonstrate credible sustainability and traceability.
ISCC applies across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Bioenergy and biofuels
- Agriculture and forestry
- Chemicals and specialty chemicals
- Plastics and packaging
- Waste and recycled materials
- Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
- Food, feed, and renewable energy.
- ISCC EU is recognised by the European Commission and is required to demonstrate compliance with the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and Fuel Quality Directive (FQD) for biofuels and bioliquids supplied into the EU.
- ISCC PLUS applies to circular and biobased products outside EU regulatory scope, including plastics, packaging, chemicals, and renewable materials for global markets.
ISCC CORSIA and CORSIA PLUS apply to organisations involved in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply chains. These schemes are recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and are required to demonstrate compliance with CORSIA sustainability criteria.
An ISCC audit includes:
- Review of sustainability and traceability documentation
- Verification of mass balance and chain of custody systems
- Assessment of GHG emissions calculations
- On-site inspections and staff interviews
- Evaluation of environmental and social criteria
Audits assess the entire supply chain, from feedstock sourcing to final product delivery.
Timeframes vary depending on the size and complexity of your organisation and supply chain. Many Australian organisations complete the certification process within a few months, provided systems and data are in place.
ISCC certification requires initial certification audits followed by annual surveillance audits to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.