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Renewable Energy Directive — Biofuel Sustainability

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Mandatory sustainability criteria for biofuels and bioliquids counting toward EU renewable targets. Minimum 65–70% GHG savings vs fossil baseline. Prohibits feedstocks from high-biodiversity land, peatland, and wetlands. Full chain-of-custody documentation required.

TERM CODE
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LEGISLATION IDENTIFIER
RED III (2023/2413)
LEGISLATION JURISDICTION
European Union
LEGISLATION LEGAL FORCE
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