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RSB Certification Overview


Description

This course introduces RSB certification – a globally trusted standard for sustainability in biomaterials, biofuels, and the circular economy. Backed by leading NGOs like WWF, it ensures products meet rigorous environmental, social, and economic criteria. RSB certification empowers businesses to prove their commitment to sustainability, earn market trust, and lead in low-carbon innovation.

The course includes:

  1. RSB certification overview
  2. RSB certification schemes
  3. RSB Sustainability Principles & Criteria
  4. RSB: A Risk-based certification 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and value of RSB certification in driving sustainability.
  • Identify the benefits of certification for different stakeholders.
  • Describe the key stakeholders in the certification process.
  • Distinguish between types of Participating Operators (POs).
  • Outline the different RSB certification schemes.
  • Summarise key standards and procedures in the RSB system.
  • Explain RSB’s risk-based certification approach.
  • Apply risk assessment principles within the RSB framework.
Content
  • Introduction and welcome
  • RSB Certification Overview elearning course
  • RSB Certification
  • RSB Principles & Criteria
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever