Sustainability managers
Evaluate your organization's compliance posture against REDcert requirements before scheduling an audit.
REDcert Readiness Assessment
How ready is your organization for REDcert certification?
Evaluate your supplier qualification, sustainability declarations, and chain-of-custody processes against REDcert requirements with an AI-powered readiness report.
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Run your GOTS 8.0 readiness assessment
Work through four quick steps to benchmark your current setup, surface the biggest compliance gaps, and generate an instant action plan before your next audit cycle.
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Choose one or more standards you want to assess your readiness for.
How it works
Complete the assessment
Answer questions about your supplier qualification, sustainability declarations, chain of custody, and document management practices.
Get your readiness score
Receive a 0-100 score showing how prepared your organization is for a REDcert audit.
Review your analysis
Get a detailed gap analysis with prioritized recommendations tailored to REDcert requirements.
Who it's for
Compliance officers
Identify gaps in supplier qualification, sustainability declarations, and self-declaration processes.
Supply chain leads
Assess your multi-site and multi-partner documentation readiness for REDcert certification.
Operations directors
Understand the organizational effort needed to achieve or maintain REDcert certification.
Frequently asked questions
What are the key requirements for REDcert certification?
REDcert certification requires documented supplier qualification processes, sustainability declarations at each interface in the supply chain, self-declarations for first gathering points, complete chain of custody records, and robust document retention for at least 10 years.
What is the difference between REDcert-EU and REDcert²?
REDcert-EU covers sustainability certification for biofuels and bioliquids under the EU Renewable Energy Directive. REDcert² extends beyond regulatory compliance to cover voluntary sustainability certification for food, feed, and biomass markets where companies want to demonstrate sustainable sourcing.
How long does it take to prepare for a REDcert audit?
Most organizations need 2-6 months of preparation depending on existing documentation maturity. Key preparation areas include establishing supplier qualification workflows, implementing sustainability declaration processes at all interfaces, and setting up document management systems.
What are the most common findings in REDcert audits?
Common audit findings include incomplete sustainability declarations from suppliers, gaps in self-declaration processes at first gathering points, insufficient documentation of mass balance calculations, missing or outdated supplier qualification records, and inadequate internal training documentation.
How often does REDcert certification need to be renewed?
REDcert certificates are valid for 12 months. Annual re-certification audits are required to maintain certification status. Organizations should begin preparing for renewal at least 2-3 months before expiry to avoid gaps in certification coverage.
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