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14April
2026Scheme

Update on applications from new CB's

The board of the GGL Foundation has decided to temporarily suspend new applications of Certification Bodies until October 1st 2026.

13March
2026Scheme

GGL completes Stakeholder consultation

GGL has completed its stakeholder consultation by end-February 2026 and received over 117 feedback items, now adopted into new document versions.

07November
2025Scheme

GGL starts Stakeholder consultation

In October-2025 the GGL Foundation launched the new version of its GGL Documentation, converted to a new document management and numbering system.

30October
2025Scheme

GGL launches its GHG Tool

A free, Excel-based tool to estimate the GHG footprint of biomass shipments, developed with studio Gear Up, replacing the phased-out Biograce tooling.

31July
2025FIT-FIP

Updates to the GGL Scheme for FIT/FIP

The GGL team has been busy drafting updates to the certification scheme that further clarify and structure the GGL requirements for FIT/FIP.

17April
2025FIT-FIP

GGL announces pending updates for FIT/FIP

Over the past months GGL has updated and refined its FIT/FIP Module with the latest guidances from the Japanese Ministries (MAFF) and stakeholders.

01April
2025Recognition

GGL certification of biomass meets requirements RE100

RE100 is a global corporate renewable energy initiative that unites hundreds of large, ambitious businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.

22November
2024Events

GGL will be present at the Biomass & Bioenergy conference in Vietnam!

Green Gold Label, represented by board members Kees Boon and Rob de Kruijff, will attend the 8th Biomass and Bioenergy Asia conference in Vietnam.

09May
2024Events

GGL will be present at CMT Biomass in Tokyo, Japan!

From 13 until 15 May 2024 the CMT Biomass Innovations Asia 2024 conference takes place in Tokyo. The Board of the GGL Foundation will be present.

25April
2024Scheme

Dutch approval for new document GGL-1c - Endorsed Schemes v1-6

After the approval for all types of Woody biomass for FIT/FIP in Japan, the Dutch authorities (RVO) have now also approved the latest scheme documents.

26March
2024FIT-FIP

GGL extends its approval to all types of Biomass for FIT / FIP in Japan

GGL has secured approval from Japanese authorities for its principles, requirements and criteria for 11 types of agricultural biomass.

11March
2024FIT-FIP

GGL clarifies integration of other biomass schemes for FIT / FIP in Japan

GGL is unique in the way it works together with other approved and recognized certification schemes, also for the FIT / FIP regulations in Japan.

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The GGL certification scheme continues to evolve in response to regulatory developments, stakeholder feedback and practical experience.

Through our news updates, we keep stakeholders informed about:

updates to certification requirements;

new and revised documentation;

implementation guidance;

platform developments within GGLedger;

training opportunities and events; and

important operational announcements.

Providing timely information helps Certification Bodies, Participants and other stakeholders apply the GGL certification requirements consistently.

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