Biofuels Sustainability
According to the Fuels Ordinance 2012, last amended in 2020, renewable energy counted toward the life cycle GHG emission reduction, and the fossil fuel substitution targets, should comply with the sustainability criteria. Biofuels produced from:
•Agricultural raw materials should comply with the of the Federal Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management on agricultural raw materials for biofuels and liquid biofuels
•Forestry feedstock should comply with the relevant forestry legislation
•Non-food/feed feedstock, waste and residues should comply with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) (see the EU / country profiles)