We are aware that the terms of the transition from the REDI Directive to the RED II Directive decided by the European Commission may have given rise to many interpretations on the market.
The policy of 2BS and its steering committee is to ensure that the 2BS certification scheme remains the only reflection of regulatory constraints without overbidding. With this in mind, we organize factual communication in order not to precede regulatory requirements.
On July 15, 2021, we drew your attention to the consultation of the implementing regulations, the consultation of which has been closed since 07/27/2021. 2BS and some of its members provided comments and raised questions during this consultation. We invite you to read all comments made on the website of the European Commission: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12723-Sustainable-biofuels-bioliquids-and-biomass-fuels-voluntary-schemes-implementing-rules-/feedback_en?p_id=25977406
For now, we are awaiting a return from the European Commission to the many questions asked. Several other internal consultations are likely to occur before the European Commission publishes a finalized text approved by the Member States. Also, according to our information, regulatory changes are expected towards the end of November 2021.
The 2BS standards, including the guidelines for the calculation in real values, remain unchanged for the time being. These provisions will change when the Member States have validated the regulatory changes, and the European Commission definitively approves our standards. We will arrange proper communication at the right time.