Alternativetransportfuels

Alternative transport fuels are crucial to achieving climate targets in the mobility sector. From biodiesel to eFuels, from sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to alternative marine fuels (AMF), our certification system enables climate-friendly, transparent, and traceable alternatives across road, aviation, and maritime transport.

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Alternative Transport Fuels

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Why alternative transport fuelsmatter

Because transport is one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Fuels from sustainably grown agricultural feedstock, forest biomass, waste, residues and renewable feedstocks reduce climate impact. And a growing number of countries and sectors depend on alternative fuels to meet their climate and energy targets.

Schemes and applications

Certification under ISCC EU, ISCC PLUS, ISCC CORSIA, and ISCC Canada CFR ensures broad market access – covering applications in:

  • Road transport: Biodiesel, bioethanol, biomethane, green hydrogen & synthetic fuels like e-gasoline and e-diesel.
  • Aviation: Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), synthetic kerosene.
  • Maritime: Renewable diesel, bio-methanol, e-methanol, and e-ammonia.

Key benefits of ISCC certification

  • Over 16 years of experience in sustainable fuel certification.
  • Compliance with EU and international legislation.
  • Market access across voluntary and mandatory sectors.
  • Multiple chain-of-custody options.
  • Verified sustainability and traceability across the value chain.

Market and policy drivers

Policy and voluntary frameworks are accelerating the shift to alternative fuels:

01

Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III)

The European Union’s framework establishing binding targets for renewable energy in transport, including GHG savings and eligible pathways.

02

ReFuelEU Aviation & FuelEU Maritime

Introduce subquotas for SAF and GHG intensity limits in the maritime sector.

03

Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)

The International Civil Aviation Organization‘s (ICAO) framework for carbon-neutral growth in aviation.

04

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Net-Zero Framework Targets

Upcoming regulations – currently under development by IMO – to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping with the main target to achieve full net-zero in 2025.

05

Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) & GHG Protocol

Aligning supply chains with verified emission reduction targets and transparent carbon accounting frameworks.

ISCC Credit Transfer System​

Enabling credible and transparent claims

Through certification, we verify SAF’s environmental credentials along the supply chain, typically concluding at airport delivery or earlier. The ISCC CTS tracks SAF claims following uplift, enabling airlines, logistics providers, and corporate end-customers to credibly report emissions reductions from SAF purchases.
Our recognitions

Recognised by leading standards

 

Our certification schemes are recognised by leading regulatory bodies and international frameworks, such as the European Commission, ICAO, the UK Department for Transport (DfT), and authorities in Japan and Canada.

Exploreyourfuel market

Explore how our certification schemes can support your journey towards more sustainable fuels across road, aviation, maritime and eFuels markets.

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