The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) has today announced the publication of its Strategy for 2026-2030, setting out a clear and ambitious roadmap for the next five years. The full Strategy and an accessible summary version are now available on the SBP website.
Building on more than a decade of progress, the Strategy outlines how SBP will uphold and advance responsible biomass sourcing in support of the global transition to a circular bioeconomy. It reaffirms SBP’s Purpose to expand the contribution of good biomass to the global bioeconomy, anchored in robust sustainability standards, independent assurance, and transparent data.
Against a backdrop of accelerating decarbonisation, evolving regulation, and rising expectations for environmental integrity and social responsibility, the Strategy continues SBP’s established Strategic Aims, strengthening their application and aligning them with an expanded scope and the emerging needs of the bioeconomy.
The four Strategic Aims for 2026-2030 are to:
- Definine good biomass through sustainability criteria
- Grow recognition and acceptance of the SBP Standards
- Support Certificate Holders to meet their climate, biodiversity and social goals
- Diversify the sources and uses of SBP‑certified material
These Aims are underpinned by five Focus Areas that will guide SBP’s work programme: standards development and regulatory compliance; certification and assurance; data capture, traceability and impact; engagement and collaboration with interested and impacted parties; and market development.
The Strategy also outlines SBP’s commitment to aligning with emerging global sustainability frameworks, implementing its Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system, enhancing engagement with civil society and rights holders, and supporting responsible market growth across diverse geographies, feedstocks and end‑uses.
Francis Sullivan, Independent Chair of the SBP Board, said: “This Strategy marks a pivotal moment for SBP. As the world doubles down on climate ambition and the bioeconomy evolves, credibility and integrity are more important than ever. Our 2026-2030 Strategy strengthens SBP’s role as a trusted, science‑based certification scheme, one that supports responsible sourcing, empowers our Certificate Holders, and provides the transparency and assurance that markets and society expect. With this Strategy, we are signalling our readiness to lead with integrity, innovation and impact.”
The Strategy commits SBP to continued delivery of high‑quality sustainability assurance, expansion into relevant new markets and biomass types where credible certification is needed, and investment in data systems that support transparency, traceability, regulatory compliance, and evidence‑based decision‑making.
The full Strategy 2026–2030 and the summary version can be downloaded here.
