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Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials - RBS GHG Tool (RCF and RFNBO)

Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials - RBS GHG Tool (RCF and RFNBO)

by The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)

GHG calculator for synthetic and waste-derived fuel pathways

Onye Dike
Updated by Onye Dike on May 25th, 2026
The RCF and RFNBO RSB GHG Tool is an Excel-based lifecycle emissions calculation platform developed by the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) for recycled carbon fuels (RCFs), renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), and other e-fuels. The tool is intended for fuel producers, project developers, certification bodies, auditors, and sustainability specialists operating in emerging low-carbon fuel markets linked to RED III and ICAO CORSIA requirements. It supports greenhouse gas calculations across electricity inputs, waste-derived feedstocks, transport, processing, and fuel production pathways. The 2025 upgrade introduced dedicated RFNBO and RCF calculation pathways, co-processing functionality, updated emissions datasets, and separate tool architecture intended to reduce methodological complexity.

Available Carbon Accounting Features

Audit Support
Carbon Footprint Calculation
Compliance Reporting
Emissions Factor Database
Lifecycle Assessment
Multi-Site Support
Scope 1 Emissions Tracking

Missing Carbon Accounting Features

AI-Powered Insights for Optimization
Benchmarking & Peer Comparison
Carbon Credit Trading
Carbon Offset Tracking
Carbon Pricing
Cost Tracking
Customizable Dashboards
Customizable Reporting Templates
Data Import/Export
Decarbonization Planning
Emissions Forecasting
Goal Setting & Tracking
Integration with IoT Sensors
Real-Time Monitoring (non-energy)
Risk Assessment & Scoring
Scenario Analysis for Emissions Reduction
Scope 2 Emissions Tracking
Scope 3 Emissions Tracking
Supply Chain Emissions Hotspot Identification
Target Setting & Tracking
Tax and Incentive Management

Pricing

Starting Price
EUR 2,820.00 / per year
Options
  • Annual Subscription

Available Since

No data available

Deployment Options

  • Windows App

Good Option For

  • Small Business (11-50 people)
  • Medium Business (51-250 people)
  • Large Business (250+ people)

Deep dive


Core Features

The RCF and RFNBO RSB GHG Tool is specifically designed for emerging synthetic and waste-derived fuel pathways that fall outside traditional biomass accounting systems. Its key capabilities include:

  • RCF and RFNBO Pathways – Supports emissions calculations for recycled carbon fuels, renewable fuels of non-biological origin, and other e-fuels.

  • Full Lifecycle Emissions Analysis – Calculates emissions across feedstock sourcing, waste collection, transport, processing, blending, storage, and final energy use.

  • Co-Processing Methodologies – Includes expanded co-processing and flexible allocation functionality for complex fuel production systems.

  • RED III Regulatory Alignment – Updated for emerging RFNBO and RCF regulatory treatment under the revised EU Renewable Energy Directive.

  • Scientific Dataset Integration – Incorporates Ecoinvent v3.11 and IPCC 2021 data for lifecycle emissions modelling.

  • Certification and Feasibility Support – Designed for RSB certification workflows, feasibility studies, audit preparation, and advisory analysis tied to advanced fuel markets.

Closing Insights

The RCF and RFNBO RSB GHG Tool reflects the rapid institutionalisation of synthetic fuels and recycled carbon pathways within European decarbonisation policy. As RED III expanded regulatory treatment for RFNBOs and recycled carbon fuels, lifecycle accounting requirements became significantly more complex than conventional biomass calculations because electricity sourcing, hydrogen production pathways, waste-gas treatment, and carbon origin directly influence regulatory eligibility and emissions intensity outcomes. RSB’s decision to separate the tool from its biomass-focused calculator appears intended to reduce methodological confusion while accommodating these newer fuel categories.

The platform’s relevance extends beyond certification administration into sectors facing difficult decarbonisation constraints, particularly aviation, maritime transport, and industrial fuels. RSB’s later recognition by the European Commission for RFNBO and RCF certification under RED III further positioned the tool within emerging compliance markets linked to sustainable aviation fuel, renewable hydrogen derivatives, and electrofuel production.

Unlike broad enterprise ESG platforms, the tool functions as technical infrastructure for product-level fuel accounting and regulatory verification. RSB also supports the software with licensing agreements, methodology documentation, online training modules, and advisory support services aimed at organisations navigating evolving RFNBO and recycled carbon certification requirements.


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