SBP has released version 3.0 of its Cascading Principle working paper, building on valuable feedback from stakeholders. First published in November 2024, the paper examines how the Cascading Principle – a central concept in the EU Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) – is reflected within SBP Standard 1 (v2.0).
The latest revision brings several improvements to enhance clarity and usefulness:
- Purpose clarification: the paper’s role as a working document within SBP’s system is now more clearly stated.
- Audience definition: it specifically addresses policymakers seeking guidance on cascading use implementation and SBP stakeholders conducting risk assessments.
- Streamlined content: explanations have been refined to strengthen the comparison between cascading use and the waste hierarchy.
- Enhanced clarity: redundant text has been removed, and key messages are emphasised.
- REDIII alignment: the paper underscores cascading use as a supporting principle within Article 29.
- Visual improvements: three updated flow charts replace the previous Article 3(3) diagram, using clearer terminology.
- Positioning reinforcement: the paper remains a collection of implementation ideas rather than a formal interpretation of REDIII.
Recognising the evolving landscape of sustainability policy, SBP welcomes ongoing stakeholder input to inform future iterations of the working paper.
Read the full version 3.0 here and discover how the cascading use of wood is promoting responsible biomass use.