The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) is pleased to announce that its Board has formally endorsed Version 2.1 of the SBP Standards, marking a significant milestone in the continuous improvement of the SBP certification scheme.
Francis Sullivan, Chair of SBP, commented: “I am pleased to confirm that v2.1 of the SBP Standards has been formally endorsed. In confirming its endorsement, the Board highlighted the robustness of the revision process and the good collaboration and engagement with stakeholders throughout, building on lessons learnt from the v2.0 revision”.
Publication and transition timeline
- Standards v2.1 will be published by the end of April 2026
- The Standards will become effective three months after the publication date
- A 15‑month transition period will support Certificate Holders and stakeholders in implementing the revised requirements
Implementation preparation underway
SBP is already progressing work to ensure a smooth transition to v2.1, including:
- Updating all relevant framework documents, including the Regional Risk Assessments (RRAs)
- Preparing updated training materials to support Certificate Holders and Certification Bodies
- Planning a webinar, to be announced shortly, to introduce stakeholders to the key changes and expectations for v2.1
