Always moving the needle. Never settling for less than better.
No progress without proof
Certification systems and written policies provide a common framework for assessing biomass sourcing and supply-chain practices. Northflare Energy applies relevant documentation and recognised certification systems according to the product, origin, destination and requirements.
Biomass origin
Biomass feedstock can come from different sources, including wood-based residues from sawmills and forestry, as well as agricultural and industrial processes. Understanding and documenting the material and its origin is the first step in responsible sourcing.
Own production
At our own production plants, wood-based residues are processed into pellets. Direct involvement in production gives us closer oversight of feedstock, processes, product specifications and relevant documentation.
External sourcing
We also source biomass from selected external producers and suppliers. Here, supplier assessment and documentation help us understand each product, its origin and key production specifics of the individual supply chain.
Quality and documentation
Biomass is assessed against relevant requirements for quality, origin, documentation and sustainability. The exact requirements depend on the product, supplier, destination and applicable certification or regulation.
Logistics, storage and handling
Before delivery, biomass moves through different transport, storage and handling steps. Relevant documentation and product requirements must follow the material through every stage of the supply chain.
Delivery to customers
Biomass is delivered for power, heat or other relevant applications based on product type and customer need. Delivery also marks the point where supply-chain documentation and agreed requirements come together.
Policies with purpose
Responsibility also depends on clear and documented commitments. Our policies and statements help guide how we work with biomass standards, ethical practices and core labour requirements – supporting transparency, compliance and fair working conditions across our business.
Committed to traceability
We do not simply claim traceability. We are committed to strengthening the traceability of our biomass products and the documentation behind them – supporting responsible sourcing practices across our organisation and supply chain.
Global goals.
Practical moves.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals help frame the impact of what we do every day: moving renewable biomass, turning residues into resources, supporting industrial decarbonisation and strengthening responsible sourcing in the markets we serve.
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SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean EnergyWe help make renewable biomass available at scale – supporting reliable power and heat where energy systems need flexible alternatives.
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SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
We support skilled jobs, safe working environments and local economic activity across our offices, production sites and sourcing regions.
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SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
We help hard-to-abate industries move forward with certified biomass supply, infrastructure investments and new feedstock opportunities.
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SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
We turn residues and by-products into energy resources – putting existing materials to better use through traceable, certified supply.
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SDG 13 – Climate Action
We supply certified, residue-based biomass that can help customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move away from fossil fuels.
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SDG 15 – Life on Land
We support responsible fibre sourcing through certified forests, residue-based supply and documentation that helps protect land and forest resources.
FAQs
Responsibility in biomass supply means managing sourcing, quality, documentation, traceability and claims in a structured way. It covers environmental, regulatory, social and commercial considerations, helping ensure that biomass products are sourced and supplied with the evidence needed for informed decision-making.
Responsible biomass sourcing helps reduce uncertainty by making origin, quality, supplier expectations and documentation clearer. For energy, utility and industrial companies, this supports technical assessment, procurement due diligence, compliance review and more informed decisions about product and supply-route suitability.
Relevant certifications depend on the product, geography, regulatory and customer requirements. Biomass certification schemes address topics such as responsible sourcing, sustainability criteria, traceability, chain of custody and claims. The relevant certification should always be assessed against the specific biomass product and market context.
Traceability helps show where biomass feedstock comes from and how it moves through the supply chain. It supports origin documentation, chain-of-custody requirements and responsible sourcing review, especially where customers need evidence linked to a specific product, supply route or certification framework.
Supplier assessment helps ensure that biomass sourcing is based on relevant quality, documentation and responsibility requirements. This may include reviewing supplier information, origin data, product specifications, certification status and the ability to meet agreed supply and documentation needs.
Biomass feedstock origin can be documented through product-specific sourcing information, supplier documentation, applicable certification and chain-of-custody requirements. Many biomass products are based on residue streams, but documentation should always reflect the specific product, supply route and market requirements.
Sustainability claims should be supported by relevant documentation, certification, traceability and product-specific evidence. In biomass supply chains, claims reflect the actual feedstock, origin, supply route and certification scope, rather than general assumptions about biomass as a category.
Social responsibility in biomass supply is about more than environmental impact. It includes responsible sourcing, supplier expectations, stakeholder engagement, transparency and respect for the communities and supply chains connected to biomass production. Northflare Energy supports this approach through relevant policies and documentation that describe our commitments and responsibilities.
Let’s keep energy moving
Regulation on sustainability and greenhouse gas savings in the biomass sector is evolving quickly. Our experts follow these developments closely and are ready to help you understand what they mean for your business.
