Instruction Documents for SBP Standards v2.1

Below are Instruction Documents 1A and 5E to be used in conjunction with SBP Standards v2.1.
Two sets of Supporting Documents are provided elsewhere. One gives an Overview of Changes made to Instruction Document 1A, and the other our responses to Stakeholder Comments submitted during the public consultation on the draft Instruction Document.
All country-specific Instruction Documents can be found in the relevant country tabs at Normative documents for SBP Standards v2.1.

SBP Instruction Document 1A: SBP Requirements for Primary Feedstock from Trees Outside Forests (TOF)

Instruction Document 1A is for Biomass Producers sourcing feedstock from trees outside forests.

Publication Date: 29/04/2026
Version: 2.0

SBP Instruction Document 5E: Collection and Communication of Energy and Carbon Data

Instruction Document 5E accompanies SBP Standard 5: Collection and Communication of Data and sets out the requirements and options for collecting the energy and carbon data that accompany SBP-certified biomass through the supply chain.

Publication Date: 29/04/2026
Version: 2.2