SURE consultancy for sustainable biomass and raw materials
We help you get your company ready for SURE (Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme) verification, the sustainability scheme for biomass and raw materials used to demonstrate compliance with the sustainability criteria required by the EU renewable energy legislation.
No obligation — sign up as a company and we'll put you in touch with a specialist consultant.
Who is SURE for?
SURE is a sustainability verification scheme for biomass and other raw materials used in energy production. It is used to demonstrate compliance with sustainability criteria along the supply chain. It is common among:
Producers and traders of biomass (pellets, wood chips, agricultural and forestry residues)
Companies in the raw-materials supply chain for renewable energy generation
Energy or biofuel production plants that need to demonstrate the sustainable origin of their raw material
Companies that export biomass to markets where compliance with sustainability criteria must be demonstrated
How we help you get there
Our support covers the whole journey, from the first assessment to the day of the verification:
Initial assessment
We review your activity and the origin of your raw materials to establish your starting point towards SURE verification.
Gap analysis
We compare your situation against the scheme's sustainability criteria: origin of the biomass, traceability and emissions calculation, among others.
System implementation
We help you define the traceability system, supplier control and the documentation the scheme requires.
Team training
We train the staff involved so the traceability and sustainability system is applied correctly.
Verification preparation
We carry out a mock internal review to spot weak points before the official verification.
Support during the verification
We support you through the process with the accredited verification body, through to award of the certificate.
Duvalis Consulting advises and prepares your company throughout the process. The final certificate is issued by an accredited, independent certification body, following its own audit. Duvalis Consulting is not a certification body and does not issue certificates.
Benefits of achieving certification
Access to the renewable energy market
Demonstrating compliance with the sustainability criteria is, in many cases, a requirement for your biomass to count as renewable energy.
Supply chain traceability
A well-implemented system improves control over the origin and journey of your raw materials.
Recognition in the bioenergy sector
SURE is a recognised scheme in the biomass and bioenergy sector in Europe.
Readiness for regulatory changes
Having a sustainability system already in place makes it easier to adapt to future regulatory requirements in the energy sector.
Related standards
Why prepare for your SURE with Qualimatch
The Duvalis platform that connects your company with specialist consultants, with close support throughout the process.
- Consultants with experience in traceability and sustainability across agri-food and forestry supply chains.
- Support from start to finish: from the initial assessment to the day of the verification.
- On-site, remote or hybrid delivery, depending on what your company needs.
- From its network, Duvalis selects the consultant best suited to your specific activity.
Need to get your company ready for SURE?
Sign up as a company and tell us about your situation: we'll put you in touch with a consultant who specialises in SURE to assess your case and give you a quote, with no obligation.