Gaps and Research Demand for Sustainability Certification and Standardisation in a Sustainable Bio-Based Economy in the EU

摘要: The concept of the bio-based economy has gained increasing attention and importance in recent years. It is seen as a chance to reduce dependency on fossil resources while securing sustainable supply energy, water, raw materials, furthermore preserving soils, climate environment. intended transformation characterized by economic, environmental social challenges opportunities, it understood transition process towards sustainable, nature-oriented economy. This requires general mechanisms establish monitor safeguards for development national EU level. Sustainability certification standardisation products can help manage biogenic their derived manner. In this paper, we have analysed current status sustainability conducting comprehensive desktop research, which was complemented series expert interviews. analysis revealed an impressive amount existing frameworks, criteria, indicators applicable standards. However, relevant gaps relating criteria sets, practical implementation processes, legislative framework, end-of-life well necessary activities, were identified require further research improve growing