GGL Releases Major Updates to Its Official Documentation

A Comprehensive Revision Affecting All GGL Standards, Procedures, and Compliance Requirements

Green Gold Label (GGL) has officially released a major update across its entire suite of documentation, marking one of the most extensive revisions in recent years. The update covers all key components of the GGL certification framework, including standards, procedures, audit guidelines, calculation tools, and supporting materials. All operators, certificate holders, and auditing bodies are required to refer to and adopt the latest versions published on the GGL Documentation Portal.

What Has Been Updated?

The recent release introduces significant revisions to multiple document categories:

• GGL Standards (including GGL for sustainable biomass)

• Chain of Custody requirements

• GGL-GHG (Greenhouse Gas) calculation and reporting tools

• Audit procedures and compliance checklists

• Templates, forms, and operational guidance

These updates replace previous versions, which are no longer valid for compliance or audit preparation. GGL strongly encourages all certified entities and applicants to familiarise themselves with the changes to ensure uninterrupted compliance.

Who Will Be Affected?

The major update impacts stakeholders across the biomass and renewable energy supply chain, including:

• Producers and manufacturers

• Collectors and aggregators

• Traders and distributors

• Energy and power companies

• Certification and assurance bodies

Any organisation operating under the GGL scheme must ensure that internal systems, SOPs, and documentation align with the newly issued requirements.

Key Implications for Certificate Holders

• Mandatory transition to revised GGL documentation

• Adjustments to internal control systems

• Updates to greenhouse gas emission calculations

• Revisions to risk assessment and due diligence processes

• Potential changes in evidence requirements for audits

• Need for renewed compliance verification before surveillance or recertification audits

Early preparation is recommended to avoid compliance gaps and delays during audit cycles.

Transition Timeline for the Updated GGL Documentation

The revised documentation was officially published on 7 November 2025, followed by the transition schedule below:

Adoption Date — 1 January 2026

The new documentation applies only for the GGL Scope with FIT/FIP-Module beginning 1 January 2026.

Effective Date — 2 March 2026

Starting 2 March 2026, the previous version becomes ineffective for the GGL Scope with FIT/FIP-Module. All audits and certification decisions must be based on the updated documentation.

Transition Deadline — 31 December 2026

Certification decisions based on the previous version lose validity after 31 December 2026. Organisations must ensure full transition before this deadline to avoid certification disruption.

How Peterson Solutions Indonesia Can Support Your Transition

With the release of the updated GGL documentation, organisations may face challenges in interpreting the new requirements or adjusting existing procedures. Peterson Solutions Indonesia is ready to provide comprehensive support, including:

1. Gap Assessment Against Updated GGL Requirements

   Evaluating current practices to identify compliance gaps and required improvements.

   
   

2. SOP & Documentation Revision

   Updating internal procedures, control measures, and record-keeping systems according to the latest GGL guidance.

   
   

3. GGL-GHG Calculation Support

   Assisting in recalculating emissions using the latest GGL-GHG methodology and required data inputs.

   
   

4. Pre-Audit Readiness Checks

   Preparing your organisation for surveillance or recertification audits under the updated framework.

   
   

5. Training & Capacity Building

   Delivering tailored training sessions on GGL standards, Chain of Custody, risk assessment, and GHG tools.

Our expert team ensures your organisation transitions smoothly to the updated system while maintaining full alignment with GGL requirements.