TIC Council is pleased to announce the release of the White Paper titled “Energy Transition Commodities: Used Cooking Oil”, shedding light on the critical role of traceability and verification in the fast-expanding market for sustainable fuels.
As global demand for low-carbon energy solutions accelerates, Used Cooking Oil (UCO) has emerged as a promising feedstock for renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and bio-based chemicals. However, its high market value and complex supply chain present significant challenges for traceability, fraud prevention, and sustainability assurance.
The White Paper offers a deep dive into the UCO value chain—from small-scale collection to international trade—and identifies the key vulnerabilities that allow fraudulent practices, such as mislabelling or misreporting, to persist. These include the issuing of fake sustainability certificates and double-counting of UCO batches to inflate volumes​. The publication also maps the evolving regulatory landscape for UCO in regions such as the EU and the US, stressing the need for harmonized, enforceable rules that support traceability and prevent environmental and public health risks​.
In addition to identifying risks and regulatory gaps, the paper includes detailed insights on:
Read the full paper here.
This White Paper is part of the TIC Council’s ongoing “Energy Transition Commodities” series, aimed at guiding stakeholders—governments, businesses, and civil society—through the emerging sustainability challenges of alternative fuels.
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