ISCCJapan FIT

ISCC Japan FIT is recognised by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for the procurement of biomass fuels eligible under the Japan Feed-in-Tariff system. Materials cerified under this scheme can be used for the production of renewable electricity in Japan under the FIT system.

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Supporting sustainable biomass production

Japan’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme plays a key role in expanding renewable electricity generation by providing financial incentives for eligible biomass-based power. With ISCC Japan FIT, we support companies in demonstrating that their biomass materials meet Japan’s strict sustainability, traceability, and greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements.

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Recognition under Japan’s FIT framework

ISCC Japan FIT is a recognised certification scheme under Japan’s Ministry for Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). It enables certification of suitable sustainable materials for electricity generation in Japan under the FIT scheme.

Regulatory alignment and compliance

ISCC Japan FIT incorporates the sustainability, traceability, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission requirements defined by METI. This provides companies with a clear and reliable framework for demonstrating compliance with Japan’s FIT rules across global supply chains.

Robust sustainability requirements

The scheme applies comprehensive environmental, social, and governance criteria across all relevant supply chain elements – from farms and plantations to processing units, traders, and power plants.

Physical segregation

ISCC Japan FIT requires physical segregation as a chain-of-custody model, in line with FIT requirements. This means certified materials are kept physically separate and are clearly identifiable throughout the supply chain.

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Getting certified with ISCC follows a clear, structured process. We guide you step by step, from identifying the right certification scheme to receiving your certificate and handling certified material in line with ISCC requirements.

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Alternative feedstocks

ISCC Japan FIT covers biomass materials recognised as eligible under Japan’s FIT legislation, based on METI’s positive list for biomass power generation. The scheme applies to biomass derived from agricultural crops, and their by-products.

Agricultural Biomass

This category covers biomass cultivated on farms or plantations resulting from sustainable production. These materials are assessed under the ISCC sustainability principles for agricultural biomass and are subject to strict land-use change rules, including a cut-off date of 1 January 2008. In addition, they undergo evaluation against environmental protection criteria, safe working conditions, and human rights requirements.

By-products

The accepted by-products originate from industrial or agricultural processes and consist of materials with low economic value. They are assessed against ISCC requirements from the moment they are generated, including rules regarding traceability, environmental protection, safe working conditions, and human rights.