How can we be sure that the biofuels we are putting in our cars are sustainable?
Under the RTFO, fuel companies will be required to submit reports to the Government and Parliament on the biofuels they supply. This includes information on levels of greenhouse gas savings, as well as their environmental and social impacts, and this information will be published. These reports are required for the companies to receive Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates which demonstrate that they have met their obligation. From April 2010 the Government intends to link the award of certificates to the level of greenhouse gas savings that are achieved. In addition the EU has proposed a number of mandatory environmental standards which are under discussion.
