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Ecofys researched on sustainability impacts of biofuels use in the EU
Ecofys supported the European Commission in a two year project with assessing the sustainability impacts resulting from the use of biofuels in the EU. The final report recently published provides baseline information on biofuel production, consumption, origin of feedstock, and the related dynamics of international trade and policies. It also includes an analysis of corresponding sustainability aspects and land use change.
In 2008, the larger part of the biofuels consumed in Europe, were produced in Europe itself (about 70%). Most of the feedstock used for the production of these biofuels also originated in Europe (around 60%). Outside the EU, the national legislations are not yet prepared for EU sustainability concerns related to biofuels. However voluntary certification schemes are widely accepted and present in countries contributing considerably to the EU biofuel market, like Brazil, Indonesia and Malaysia.
