The report warns that forests worldwide are being cut down and burned for energy falsely labeled as “sustainable.” The Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP), the world’s most prominent certifier of biomass, is approving wood linked to forest destruction as climate-friendly fuel and greenwashing high-carbon biomass — all while helping energy companies claim they are going green. Over 85% of industrial wood pellets used in Europe are SBP-certified.
Read More (PDF)Organization: SFOC, GEF, BAN, Biofuelwatch, Mighty Earth