Uni-Fuels gets ISCC certifications to accelerate sustainable marine fuel trading

February 12, 2025, by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak

Singapore-based provider of marine fuel solutions Uni-Fuels has received both ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), an independent multi-stakeholder initiative and certification system supporting sustainable, fully traceable, deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chains.

As explained, the certifications highlight the company’s commitment to sustainability and compliance with European Union (EU) regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime industry.

Specifically, the ISCC certifications ensure that the biofuels traded by Uni-Fuels Singapore meet the requirements of the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), including the provision of Proof of Sustainability (PoS). This documentation ensures biofuels are sustainably sourced and produced, enabling full traceability from feedstock to the final product.

As the maritime sector moves toward greater decarbonization, biofuel suppliers need to demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards, including the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime.

PoS documentation ensures biofuels can be counted toward emissions reduction targets, as opposed to being treated as fossil fuels.

“Achieving ISCC certifications demonstrates our commitment to supporting the global transition to cleaner fuels. With Proof of Sustainability documentation, we provide our customers with the assurance that the biofuels they rely on are responsibly produced and fully compliant with evolving regulations,” Tan Guan Kai, Uni-Fuels Vice President, Operations, commented.

The PoS framework, combined with the ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications, ensures customers that the biofuels they use are responsibly sourced, traceable, and produced with sustainability in mind. These certifications are said to provide both regulatory compliance and enhanced transparency.

Founded in 2021, Uni-Fuels’ mission is to help shipping companies optimize fuel procurement across ‘all markets and time zones’. The company has supplied more than 600 vessels or more than 450,000 MT of fuel so far.

In mid-January 2025, the company closed its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Stock Market, becoming the first Singapore-based marine fuel provider to be listed in the United States.

According to Koh Kuan Hua, Uni-Fuels CEO, the company plans to both enhance its present offerings to customers as well as accelerate its provision of alternative marine fuels, such as biofuel and liquefied natural gas, that align with global regulatory decarbonization requirements towards cleaner and sustainable marine fuels.