SCS Global Services is now an approved Verification Body for the California Low Carbon Fuels Standard

SCS Global Services (SCS), a leading global third-party verifier of environmental claims, is now approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as a verification body for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The goal of the LCSF is to reduce the carbon intensity of California’s transportation fuel pool. The program also provides a range of low-carbon and renewable alternatives ultimately reducing petroleum dependency and improving air quality.

CARB recently added third-party verification requirements to the LCFS to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and conformance with the regulation by participants. In addition, verification for LCFS provides confidence and reliability in reported data for stakeholders, market participants, and the public.

SCS, which enjoys a longstanding working relationship with CARB as a third-party verifier, is the only California-based global verification body for the LCFS program with approved lead auditors located in North America, Central America, Brazil and Southeast Asia. SCS auditors have more than ten years’ experience in conducting assessments in the low carbon fuels sector, including corn ethanol, sugarcane ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. 

“SCS has received approval from CARB to conduct audits remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is currently conducting fuel pathway validation services following our approved virtual site audit protocol,” said Matt Rudolf, SCS’ Director of Fuels and Biomaterials.  “We provide the added benefit of being approved verifiers in related programs, including the California Cap-and-Trade Program, ISCC, Bonsucro, Columbia’s Low Carbon Ethanol Regulation and RSB – services that can be bundled with LCFS pathway validation.”

More information about the LCFS standard and verification process is available at: https://www.scsglobalservices.com/services/low-carbon-fuel-standard-lcfs or by contacting Matt Rudolf at [email protected]

About the California Air Resources Board
CARB is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs and actions to fight climate change. From requirements for clean cars and fuels to adopting innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, California has pioneered a range of effective approaches that have set the standard for effective air and climate programs for the nation, and the world. https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/

About SCS Global Services (SCS)
SCS has been a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing and standards development for thirty-five years. SCS programs span a wide cross-section of industry sectors, recognizing exemplary performance in natural resource management, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, retailing, consumer products and more. SCS is a California Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practice. https://www.scsglobalservices.com/