ISCC CORSIA – Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Verification
The aviation industry is undergoing a significant global transition toward decarbonization and climate-responsible operations. To support this transformation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) introduced CORSIA — the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation — aimed at reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international aviation.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plays a critical role in achieving aviation sector decarbonization goals. ISCC CORSIA is one of the leading internationally recognized sustainability certification systems supporting the ICAO CORSIA framework by ensuring traceability, sustainability, and transparency throughout the SAF supply chain.
TUV India provides independent ISCC CORSIA Verification and Certification services to support fuel producers, suppliers, traders, airports, airlines, and other supply chain participants in demonstrating compliance with international sustainability and GHG reduction requirements.
ISCC CORSIA is a globally recognized sustainability certification system developed to verify compliance with ICAO CORSIA sustainability criteria for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
The certification system ensures that SAF:
ISCC CORSIA certification provides confidence to regulators, airlines, fuel markets, investors, and stakeholders regarding the sustainability integrity of aviation fuels.
ISCC CORSIA verification offers multiple strategic and regulatory advantages:
TUV India’s ISCC CORSIA Verification services include assessment and verification of:
Sustainability Characteristics and Feedstock Conformity
Verification of sustainable sourcing practices and compliance of eligible feedstocks.
Chain of Custody and Mass Balance Systems
Assessment of traceability systems, material accounting, and chain of custody management.
Supply Chain Documentation Review
Review of records, declarations, transaction documentation, and sustainability evidence across supply chain actors.
GHG Emission Calculations
Verification of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission calculations using default and actual values.
Pre-Verification and Readiness Assessments
Gap analysis and preparedness evaluations prior to formal certification audits.
Final Verification and Certification
Issuance of verification reports and ISCC CORSIA verification statements upon successful completion of assessment activities.
TUV India follows a structured and independent verification methodology aligned with ISCC CORSIA requirements, ISO 19011 principles, and ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
1. Enquiry and Scope Definition
Understanding the organization’s operations, supply chain structure, and certification scope.
2. Proposal and Contracting
Preparation of verification scope, audit duration, and certification proposal.
3. Documentation Review and Gap Analysis
Assessment of sustainability documentation, procedures, records, and GHG methodologies.
4. Onsite / Remote Audit
Verification of operational practices, traceability systems, chain of custody controls, and sustainability evidence.
5. Sampling-Based Verification
Risk-based sampling and evaluation of data, transactions, and GHG calculations.
6. Technical Review
Independent technical review by qualified ISCC CORSIA technical experts.
7. Certification Decision
Final certification decision based on audit findings and compliance status.
8. Verification Statement Issuance
Release of ISCC CORSIA Verification Statement and supporting certification documentation.
TUV India provides the following deliverables under ISCC CORSIA Verification services:
Verification activities are conducted in accordance with internationally recognized requirements and guidance documents, including:
BRSR Assurance services are delivered in line with internationally recognized assurance standards and frameworks, including:
TUV India is a globally recognized independent third-party assurance and certification body with extensive expertise in sustainability, greenhouse gas verification, renewable energy, and climate-related assurance services.
Our strengths include:
With extensive technical competence and international experience, TUV India supports organizations in achieving credible, transparent, and globally accepted ISCC CORSIA certification.