As new obligations take effect across energy, transport, packaging, and supply chains, decision-makers face a growing set of questions: What do these rules mean in day-to-day operations? How prepared are global markets to respond? And where is political attention most urgently needed?
One of the earliest opportunities in 2026 to explore these questions in a structured way will be the ISCC Global Sustainability Conference on 25 February. With its hybrid format and four parallel thematic streams, the annual conference brings together regulators, industry, civil society and academia to discuss how policy is translated into practice.
Four streams reflecting today’s defining policy debates
The four conference streams – ISCC EU, ISCC PLUS, ISCC for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and the newly established ISCC for Alternative Marine Fuels (AMF) – are aligned with the main regulatory and industry discussions now shaping global value chains.
These range from the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) III and the evolving EU framework for sustainable fuels, to the transition to a more circular economy under the Single-Use Plastics Directive and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, as well as the global scaling of SAF under ReFuelEU Aviation and the maritime sector’s response to FuelEU Maritime and the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonisation ambitions. Together, these topics reflect the wide spectrum of political, environmental, and market challenges shaping sustainability policy today.
As new obligations take effect across energy, transport, packaging, and supply chains, decision-makers face a growing set of questions: What do these rules mean in day-to-day operations?
In the ISCC EU stream, the focus will be on the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), the Union Database and the evolving framework for RFNBOs and recycled carbon fuels. Rather than discussing legislation in the abstract, the stream will highlight implementation experiences from Member States and market actors: how national authorities interpret new rules and what this means for operators on the ground.
A particular emphasis will be placed on cooperation between regulators, voluntary schemes, and certification bodies – not only as controllers, but as partners in ensuring that high standards are applied consistently and credibly across borders.
The ISCC PLUS stream broadens the lens toward circularity and non-energy applications. With the Single-Use Plastics Directive, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, and recycled-content targets moving into concrete implementation, this stream looks at how companies are operationalising circularity requirements across chemicals, packaging, and consumer goods.
Topics include traceability for recycled content, the credible use of claims, and how industry experiences can inform future regulatory fine-tuning. Speakers from industry will share practical insights gained from their implementation journeys.
Sustainability policy does not evolve in isolation. It requires cooperation, evidence, and open dialogue
Aviation and maritime transport remain central to international climate diplomacy. The dedicated SAF and AMF streams examine how sectors with global emissions profiles navigate ReFuelEU Aviation, FuelEU Maritime, and emerging international measures under the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Maritime Organization.
Discussions on global SAF uptake, producer perspectives, maritime partnerships, and the interplay between regulation and market readiness reflect the core dilemma for legislators: how to set ambitious targets while ensuring that supply, infrastructure, and certification can keep pace.
An invitation to shape the sustainability agenda
Online attendees will be able to follow keynote addresses, join discussions, and engage in Q&A sessions to gain insight into the practical challenges and innovations that shape compliance, market development, and supply chain integrity.
Sustainability policy does not evolve in isolation. It requires cooperation, evidence, and open dialogue. This conference provides exactly that: a space where regulators, academia, industry, and civil society come together to share knowledge and address common challenges.
Join the ISCC Global Sustainability Conference 2026 online on 25 February.
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