Alternative Road Transport Fuels

Using alternative fuels is crucial to decarbonise passenger cars, trucks, and buses – helping to cut reliance on fossil fuels and advance climate objectives and energy independence. ISCC certification supports that fuels are produced sustainably, are traceable across the entire value chain, and meet EU and international standards.

Why Alternative Road Transport Fuels Matter

• Reducing transport emissions is essential for meeting national and international climate goals.
• Fuels derived from biomass, waste, residues, and renewable feedstocks reduce the carbon intensity of road transport.
• Expanding alternative fuel production helps transition away from fossil fuels and promotes circular, resource-efficient systems.

Our Applicable Schemes

ISCC EU

Is our global flagship certification scheme for renewable transport fuels, recognised under the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III), as well as the UK’s Department for Transport’s (DfT) Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO).

ISCC PLUS

Is our globally applicable voluntary certification scheme, covering all feedstocks and markets. Alternative road transport fuels certified under ISCC PLUS can be used to make claims in voluntary markets.

ISCC Canada CFR

Is our certification scheme recognised under Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR), supporting the production and use of lower-carbon fuels from agricultural and forest biomass. It enables feedstock producers to demonstrate compliance with the CFR’s Land Use and Biodiversity criteria.

Market and Policy Drivers

Road transport plays a central role in meeting international decarbonisation targets.

Renewable Energy Directive (RED III)

The EU’s RED III defines sustainability criteria and greenhouse gas saving targets for renewable energy use in transport across the EU.

Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO)

The UK’s RTFO requires fuel suppliers to blend a certain share of renewable fuels, driving demand for certified biofuels and advanced fuels.

National Quota Systems

Under the RED III provisions, EU Member States need to reach specific targets for renewable energy. Member States can use renewable fuels in road fuel transportation to meet that quota.

ISCC Academy & Events – Advancing Low-Carbon Mobility

ISCC Regional Stakeholder Committee – Europe

ISCC Technical Stakeholder Committee – RFNBOs

ISCC EU Training

ISCC PLUS Training

ISCC RFNBOs Training

ISCC at External Events