Understanding how to Calculate GHG in GGL certification

Biomass was introduced to play a significant role in the global shift toward sustainable electricity generation, serving as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. However, debate continues for years whether biomass served as a “cleaner” energy because combustion process and deforestation may involved in the supply chain to obtain biomass products such as plant seeds. Therefore, the world expects the sector to take proper action to ensure biomass contribute to a greener energy mix instead of introduce new sources of pollution.

For this reason, it is essential that the production, handling, and processing of biomass remain as low-carbon as possible. GGL certification directly supports this expectation by ensuring the biomass is sourced responsibly and is completely free from deforestation, while also encouraging operators to reduce emissions across every stage of the supply chain.

This importance has grown even more significant with the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in the European Union, which requires all non-EU products to be taxed based on their embedded GHG emissions. For companies exporting certified biomass, an accurate GHG calculation is no longer optional—it is a compliance requirement before entering international markets.