THE RSB STANDARD

Ensuring sustainable biomaterials production through a uniquely robust standard.

The RSB Standard contributes to food security, rural development and protection of ecosystems. RSB’s membership base of sector pioneers, business leaders, NGO and UN agencies have developed the 12 principles of the standard.

Five things you should know about the RSB Standard:

  1. It ensures food security, rural development and protection of ecosystems.
  2. It has been developed by the RSB alongside stakeholders from across sectors, regions, supply chains, government and NGOs.
  3. Through our support for innovation and development of partnerships, the Standard is actively driving the bioeconomy.
  4. It is committed to mitigating social and environmental risks and finding solutions.
  5. It will help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Application of the RSB Standard showcases a company’s commitment to sustainability and the realisation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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What makes our Standard Best in Class?

  • PARTICIPATIVE AND TRANSPARENT THROUGH STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
  • WATER RIGHTS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES ARE RESPECTED AND SUPPORTED
  • USE OF CHEMICALS CONTROLLED
  • 50% REDUCTION IN GHG EMISSIONS
  • ZERO DEFORESTATION
  • COVERS THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN
  • IMPROVEMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT WHEN OPERATING IN A REGION OF POVERTY
  • NO FORCED LABOUR
  • ENSURES FOOD SECURITY
  • ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL IMPACT PROTECTION
  • LAND RIGHTS ARE RESPECTED
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About the Standard

We help companies ensure sustainable production through a unique combination of characteristics.

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Standard Development

RSB is a full member of the ISEAL alliance and The RSB Standard is constantly evolving to adapt to new technology, incorporate new research and insights into sustainability issues.

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Standard Documents

Download the documents relating to the certification standard, guidelines and guidance for operators and assurance system standard and other standards.

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Case Study

RSB & US Corn Stover Protocol

The RSB worked with partners in the USA to develop a protocol to assist auditors and producers in assessing the volumes of corn stover that can be removed from fields without having a detrimental impact on the ecosystem. Stakeholders involved in the development of the protocol included the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), NRCS Soil Science Division, the USDA Agricultural Research Service as well as US-based industrial and NGO participants.

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