Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme Gmbh

Name

Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme Gmbh

Legal name

SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES Verification Scheme GmbH

Website

https://www.sure-system.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomass Fuel Quality Testing, Certification & Sustainability Compliance (ENplus, SBP, FSC/PEFC) (EUAAAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biomass Quality Testing & Certification (Moisture, Ash, Contaminants) (AFAMAGAM), Feedstock Quality Testing, Certification & Traceability (Sustainability, Chain-of-Custody) (EUAAAFAI), Forest Certification, Compliance & Chain-of-Custody Support (AFAMAAAH), Sustainability & Environmental Certifications (Carbon, Water, Regenerative) (AFALAMAC), Carbon Accounting, Verification & Registry Services (MRV, Audits, Certification) (IMAMAJAE)

Keywords

• Biomass sustainability certification
• Renewable energy compliance
• Bioenergy verification systems
• EU RED III certification
• Biomass supply chain traceability

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. System Participation Fees: One-time registration fee for system participation plus annual fees comprising a base fee and quantity-based fees tied to volumes of sustainably traded biomass. Fees are charged to system participants (companies seeking certification).
2. Certification Services (via Partners): Approved certification bodies charge separately for audit services and certificate issuance. These fees are separate from SURE system fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SURE develops and operates the SURE-EU voluntary certification system, an EU-recognized scheme for sustainability verification of biomass under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). The system covers the entire biomass supply chain from agricultural, forestry, and waste/residue sources through processing, transport, and use for electricity, heating, and cooling generation. SURE provides the SURE Database platform for registration, certificate management, and Union Database integration, supported by a network of 44 approved certification bodies and 10 National Supporting Bodies across 41 countries.

Product overview

SURE (Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme GmbH) operates the SURE-EU System, a voluntary certification system recognized by the EU for sustainability verification of biomass under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). The core offering consists of the SURE-EU certification system which covers the entire biomass supply chain from agricultural, forestry, and waste/residue sources through to electricity, heat, and cooling generation. Supporting products include the Union Database (UDB) for EU-mandated traceability, the SURE Database platform for participant management and certification records, comprehensive Scheme Documentation (System Principles, Specific Scheme Principles, Technical Guidances), and Add-on Criteria modules for enhanced sustainability standards. The system is implemented through a network of approved certification bodies across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SURE-EU Voluntary Certification System EU-recognized voluntary certification system for sustainability certification of biomass under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). Covers the entire supply chain from biomass production through processing, transport, and use for electricity, heating, and cooling generation. Applicable to agricultural biomass, forestry biomass, and waste/residues from biomass. Available to companies across the bioenergy supply chain.
• Union Database (UDB) Integration Service EU database integration service for traceability of gaseous and liquid biomass fuels that records sustainability certificates and raw materials used. Mandatory for certain operators in the biomethane sector and those connected to gas infrastructure. SURE Database transmits relevant information to UDB through API interface and eDelivery connectivity.
• SURE Database Platform Online certification database platform for participant registration, certificate management, Union Database data transmission, and Nabisy applications. Provides interface connectivity for UDB data exchange. Used by system participants, certification bodies, and the SURE management team.
• Certification Body Services Network Network of 44 approved independent certification bodies across multiple countries (Germany, Austria, Poland, Spain, Czech Republic, Latvia, Estonia) authorized to conduct audits and issue SURE-EU certificates. Includes major bodies such as TÜV NORD, TÜV SÜD, DEKRA, SGS, Control Union, and others. Companies self-register in the SURE database, select an approved certification body, undergo audit, and receive certification.
• SURE-EU Scheme Documentation (System Principles, Specific Scheme Principles, Technical Guidances) Binding documentation for uniform, transparent, and legally compliant certification along the entire biomass supply chain, including System Principles, Specific Scheme Principles, Technical Guidances, Checklists, and Self-Declarations. Available in English (authoritative), German, Polish, and Spanish languages. Current System Principles Version 3.1 applies from October 2025.
• RED III-Compliant Risk Assessments for Forest Biomass Risk assessments for forest biomass production areas required for specified-risk forest biomass certification under RED III. Currently available for Austria, Spain, and Netherlands (in consultation). Provides country-level risk evaluation for sustainable forest sourcing verification.
• Add-on Criteria Certification Modules Additional certification criteria modules for enhanced sustainability standards including Regional Fuel Production, Resource Efficiency, and Wood Fuels with Limited CO2 Footprint. Version 1.0 effective from April 2026. Allows companies to demonstrate additional sustainability attributes beyond baseline RED III compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,553 companies participate in the SURE-EU system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bioenergy Europe A.I.S.B.L.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean bioenergy industry association representing the sector across 40+ countries. One of the two shareholders of SURE GmbH. Brings market knowledge and political experience to strengthen SURE-EU relevance and acceptance at European level. Provides representatives to shareholder assembly with expertise in biomass production, trade, processing, and conversion.
• REDcert GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading sustainability certification provider in Europe with REDcert-EU system for sustainable biomass and renewable (recycling) fuels. Second shareholder of SURE GmbH. Contributes long-standing certification expertise to strengthen practical implementation and credibility of SURE-EU system.
• Bundesverband Bioenergie e.V. (BBE) / Fachverband HolzenergiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman bioenergy association and wood energy sector organization. Serves as National Supporting Body (NSB) for Germany. Provides local market support, training, and representation for SURE-EU system in Germany.
• Fachverband Biogas e.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman biogas association. NSB partner providing expertise in biomethane certification and technical support for UDB questions in Germany. Contact: Dr. Stefan Rauh.
• Hellenic Biomass Association (HellaBiom)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek biomass association serving as NSB for Greece. Provides local market support and Greek language communication for SURE-EU system.
• Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrish bioenergy association serving as NSB for Ireland. Provides local market support and representation for SURE-EU in Irish market.
• Latvian Biomass Association (LATbio)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLatvian biomass association serving as NSB for Latvia. Contact: Beāte Paleja. Provides local support for SURE-EU certification in Latvia.
• Lithuanian Biomass Energy Association (LITBIOMA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLithuanian biomass energy association serving as NSB for Lithuania. Contact: Agnė Babelytė. Provides local market support for SURE-EU in Lithuania.
• Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNamibian biomass industry group serving as NSB for Namibia. Contact: Daniel Shagama. Provides local support for SURE-EU in African market.
• Österreichischer BiomasseverbandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian biomass association serving as NSB for Austria. Contact: Dr. Christoph Rosenberger. Provides local market support and German language communication for SURE-EU in Austria.
• Asociación Española de Valorización Energética de la Biomasa (AVEBIOM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish biomass association serving as NSB for Spain. Contact: Pablo Rodero Masdorff. Provides local market support, training, and Spanish language documentation for SURE-EU in Spain.
• CZ Biom – České sdružení pro biomasu, z.s.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech biomass association serving as NSB for Czech Republic and Slovakia. Contact: Jan Habart. Provides local support for SURE-EU in Czech and Slovak markets.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU governmental body that recognizes voluntary certification schemes for RED compliance. SURE-EU is officially recognized by the European Commission for certification of agricultural/forestry biomass, waste/residues, and GHG accounting under the Renewable Energy Directive.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• REDcert GmbH: REDcert operates the REDcert-EU voluntary certification scheme for sustainable biomass and renewable fuels under the EU Renewable Energy Directive. It is a direct peer of SURE — both are EU-recognized voluntary schemes covering biomass supply chains — and is also one of SURE's two shareholders, intensifying the competitive overlap.
• ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification): ISCC is one of the largest EU-recognized voluntary certification schemes covering biomass, biofuels, and renewable feedstocks under RED II/III. It competes head-to-head with SURE-EU for the same agricultural, forestry, and waste biomass supply chain certification market across Europe and globally.
• Better Biomass: Better Biomass is a Dutch voluntary certification scheme recognized under the EU Renewable Energy Directive for sustainable biomass. It is a direct peer to SURE-EU, serving overlapping biomass supplier and converter customer segments in Northwest Europe.
• 2BSvs: 2BSvs is a French voluntary certification scheme for biomass and biofuels recognized under RED II/III. It directly competes with SURE-EU for biomass producer and converter certification across agricultural feedstock supply chains in Europe.
• RSB (Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials): RSB operates a global sustainability certification scheme for biomaterials, biofuels, and bioenergy feedstocks. It overlaps with SURE-EU on biomass/bioenergy certification but addresses a broader international scope and additional downstream biomaterial use cases.

Emerging players

• Bonsucro: Bonsucro is a global sustainability certification scheme focused on sugarcane-derived biofuels and bioenergy feedstocks. It is an emerging peer with partial overlap to SURE-EU on biomass/bioenergy certification but with narrower feedstock scope.

Broad incumbents

• Control Union: Control Union is a global certification body operating across many sustainability and commodity schemes, including biomass. It is a broad incumbent that conducts SURE-EU audits via the approved certification body network while also serving competing schemes.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global testing, inspection and certification company that operates as an approved certification body for SURE-EU. It is a broad incumbent serving overlapping biomass, energy, and sustainability certification customers across multiple schemes.
• PEFC International: PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system, covering sustainable forest management and chain-of-custody. It is a broad incumbent in forestry biomass sustainability certification, intersecting with SURE-EU's forestry biomass segment under RED III.
• FSC International: FSC International operates a global forest certification scheme for sustainable forest management and chain-of-custody. It is a broad incumbent providing recognized forest biomass sustainability assurance that overlaps with SURE-EU's forestry biomass certification scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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