Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Session code 2CO.2
Certification and tools for bioenergy and bioeconomy value chains
How to Measure the Robustness of Certification Schemes and Labels in Ensuring the Sustainability of Bio-based Products
Short Introductive summary
The research aimed at addressing challenges within the context of sustainability certification in the circular bioeconomy. The primary objective was to develop a comprehensive set of operational requirements for sustainability certification schemes and labels (CSLs), to enhance their robustness, transparency, and harmonization. Through a six-step empirical analysis, including benchmarking against the ITC Standards Map and validation against 50 good practices from the ISEAL Sustainability Benchmarking Good Practice Guide, the study offers a systematic and innovative approach. It identifies four key system-level categories—Scheme Management, Standard Setting, Assurance, and Traceability and Claims—providing an understanding of robustness and assurance in CSLs. The study holds significant policy relevance, offering insights for policymakers to design criteria for robust and transparent CSLs, and market relevance by providing recommendations for operational performance in the bio-based industry.
Presenter
Luana LADU
Technische Universität Berlin, Innovation Economics Dpt.
Presenter's biography
MSc Economics from UFBA (BR) and Degree in Law and Business Administration (Master equivalent) from Bocconi Un. (IT). Many years of experience as consultant/researcher in the field of international development cooperation and bio-based economy. Team Leader of two Horizon 2020 projects in BBE.
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Co-authors:
L. Ladu, Technische Universität, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, Berlin, GERMANY
Session reference: 2CO.2.2