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World’s largest biomass scheme enables forest destruction, report says

Published 03:00 on July 31, 2025 / Last updated at 07:57 on July 29, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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The world’s most prominent certification system designed for woody biomass has been accused of approving wood linked to forest destruction as climate-friendly fuel, according to a new report.
The world’s most prominent certification system designed for woody biomass has been accused of approving wood linked to forest destruction as climate-friendly fuel, according to a new report.


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