Sustainability managers
Evaluate your environmental management system and sustainability processes against SURE requirements.
SURE Readiness Assessment
How ready is your organization for SURE certification?
Assess your environmental management, risk assessment, and continuous improvement processes against SURE requirements with an AI-powered readiness report.
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Run your certification 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.
How it works
Complete the assessment
Answer questions about your environmental management, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement processes.
Get your readiness score
Receive a 0-100 score indicating your preparedness for a SURE audit.
Review your analysis
Get a detailed AI-generated gap analysis with recommendations tailored to SURE certification requirements.
Who it's for
Compliance officers
Identify gaps in risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement documentation.
Supply chain leads
Assess supply chain traceability and sustainability verification readiness for SURE compliance.
Operations directors
Get a clear picture of organizational readiness and the effort required for SURE certification.
Frequently asked questions
What is SURE and who needs it?
SURE (Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme) is an EU-recognized voluntary scheme for verifying the sustainability of biomass, biogas, and biofuels. It is required by operators who need to demonstrate RED II compliance for renewable energy feedstocks, including biomass producers, traders, converters, and energy generators.
What are the core requirements for SURE certification?
SURE requires a documented environmental management system, formal risk assessment procedures, stakeholder engagement processes, continuous improvement mechanisms, verified GHG emission savings calculations, and complete supply chain traceability from feedstock origin to final use.
How does SURE differ from ISCC and REDcert?
SURE places particular emphasis on environmental management systems and continuous improvement processes, while ISCC focuses more on mass balance and GHG calculations, and REDcert emphasizes supplier qualification and self-declarations. All three are recognized under RED II, but each has distinct audit criteria and documentation requirements.
What are the most common challenges in SURE certification?
Organizations commonly struggle with formalizing environmental management procedures, establishing meaningful stakeholder engagement processes, documenting risk assessments comprehensively, maintaining continuous improvement records, and ensuring consistent traceability documentation across all supply chain interfaces.
How long is a SURE certificate valid?
SURE certificates are valid for 12 months. Organizations must complete annual surveillance audits to maintain their certification. It is recommended to begin renewal preparations at least 3 months before expiry to ensure uninterrupted certification coverage.
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