ISCC Voluntary Add-Ons

Additionally to the core requirements of ISCC PLUS, interested parties can choose from a set of voluntary add-ons. These add-ons are modules that either apply to the agricultural production area or to the whole supply chain:

Add-on 202-03 – SAI Gold

ISCC PLUS has been determined equivalent to the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) FSA Silver level. To fulfil the requirements of the SAI FSA Gold level, a certain set of ISCC “minor must” criteria has to be fulfilled.

Add-on 205-01 – GHG Emission Requirements

Calculation methodology and verification of greenhouse gas emissions along the supply chain, including biomass production, conversion as well as transport and distribution.

Add-on 205-02 – Consumables

Calculation methodology of the amount of all relevant consumables (e.g. water, fuels, electricity) along the supply chain, including biomass production, conversion as well as transport and distribution.

Add-on 205-3 – Non GMO food/ feed

Requirements for the certification of crops not containing genetically modified organisms or for downstream Non GMO raw materials for the food and feed markets.

Add-on 205-04 – Non GMO technical markets

Requirements for the certification of crops claiming not to contain genetically modified organisms for technical markets.

Add-on 205-06: Electricity and Heat from Biogas Plants

Requirements for the resource-efficient conversion of sustainable substrates into electricity and heat, the minimization of climate relevant emissions and unused heat energy as well as the utilization of substrates of regional origin.

FSS Add-on – Food Security Standard

The ISCC Food Security Add-On further highlights the importance of social sustainability in agricultural production. It provides certification that demonstrates compliance with national due diligence and internationally recognized principles.