Guidance for RSB P&C 11 (Economic Efficiency, Technologies and Continuous Improvement)

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	RSB Guidance for Implementing the Sustainability Principles and Criteria	edit
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Compared to the current Version Zero, the RSB needs to develop the full guidance to help stakeholders to understand and implement the RSB standards. Please add your suggestions after "Suggested Full Guidance"!

Contents 1 Principle 11 1.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 1.2 Suggested Full Guidance 2 Criterion 11.a 2.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 2.2 Suggested Full Guidance 3 Criterion 11.b 3.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 3.2 Suggested Full Guidance 4 Criterion 11.c 4.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 4.2 Suggested Full Guidance 5 Criterion 11.d 5.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 5.2 Suggested Full Guidance 6 Criterion 11.e 6.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 6.2 Suggested Full Guidance 7 Criterion 11.f 7.1 Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero 7.2 Suggested Full Guidance

Principle 11

Biofuels shall be produced in the most cost-effective way. The use of technology must improve production efficiency and social and environmental performance in all stages of the biofuel value chain.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

None

Suggested Full Guidance

Criterion 11.a

Biofuel projects shall implement a business plan that reflects a commitment to economic viability.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

Biofuel projects should seek to be economically viable without distortive public support (for instance, tariffs and production subsidies).

Suggested Full Guidance

Criterion 11.b

Biofuel projects shall demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement in energy balance, productivity per hectare, and input use.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

None

Suggested Full Guidance

Criterion 11.c

Information on the use of technologies along the biofuel value chain must be fully available, unless limited by national law or international agreements on intellectual property.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

The focus shall be on technologies that might pose a hazard to people or the environment.

Suggested Full Guidance

Criterion 11.d

The choice of technologies used along the biofuel value chain shall minimize the risk of damages to environment and people, and continuously improve environmental and/or social performance.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

None

Suggested Full Guidance

Criterion 11.e

The use of genetically modified: plants, micro-organisms, and algae for biofuel production must improve productivity and maintain or improve social and environmental performance, as compared to common practices and materials under local conditions. Adequate monitoring and preventative measures must be taken to prevent gene migration.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

None

Suggested Full Guidance

Criterion 11.f

Micro-organisms used in biofuel processing must be used in contained systems only.

Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero

None

Suggested Full Guidance