About SCS Europe
Since 1984, SCS has been a global pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products and climate sectors. Partnering with companies, government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders, we are striving to advance sustainable development goals through independent assessment, the application of sound science, and innovative solutions. Through these services, we are enabling decision-makers and purchasers to make informed decisions, giving innovators a competitive edge, and helping to drive the development of leadership standards to create a framework for continuous improvement.
Our programs in Europe span a wide cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, retail, and more. We are accredited to provide services under a wide range of nationally and internationally recognized certification programs and are uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive, market driven sustainability solutions to create value for businesses.
Our European Services

- BIFMA LEVEL®
- Carbon Neutral Certification
- Environmental Product Declarations
- FEMB level®
- FloorScore®
- Global Recycled Standard
- Greenhouse Gas Verification
- Health Product Declarations (HPDs)
- Indoor Air Quality Certification
- IRMA Verification
- ISCC EU Certification
- ISCC PLUS Certification
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Product Carbon Footprint
- Recycled Claim Standard
- Recycled Content Certification
- Recycled Content Certification for Electrical and Electronic Equipment
- Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)
- Zero Waste Facility Certification



Building Business Value Through Sustainability
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Gustavo Bacchi
EuropeBusiness Development Director, EuropeGustavo Bacchi leads Business Development efforts for SCS Global Services in Europe for selected programs. He is an Agronomist and has an M.Sc. in Spatial Information Systems with emphasis in land-use mapping and landscape planning approach. Since 1999 Gustavo has been involved with the certification of agricultural and industrial operations against sustainability standards globally. Gustavo has more than twenty years of professional experience in sustainability and climate-related projects with businesses, governments, and NGOs in the agriculture, food & beverage, and energy sectors.
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Tarik Bellahcene
EuropeBusiness Development Director, EuropeTarik Bellahcene leads Business Development and implementation efforts for SCS Global Services in Europe for selected programs. He is a Hydraulic Engineer and has a M.Sc. in Hydraulics Structures from Liege University in Belgium, holds an executive Business Management certificate from INSEAD and Business Sustainability Management from University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. He acquired in Belgium his first professional experience as a Project Engineer in the water and wastewater division of Tractebel. He is well versed in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sectors; he contributed for the past two decades in protecting and enhancing public health by leading NSF International Water Certification Programs in EMEA. In addition to water and energy sectors, he is very active and involved in sustainability, circularity and decarbonization related topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What regulations are impacting the adoption of sustainable business in the EU?The EU Green Deal is currently driving sustainable business in Europe. This is impacting every manufacturer and organization doing business in Europe. Over the coming years, a number of regulations are set to be passed to support the objectives of the EU Green Deal. For example, the Supply Chain Due Diligence draft Directive, the Non-Financial Reporting Directive, and the Renewable Energy Directive are already impacting business in the EU. SCS is currently working with companies in the EU to navigate the new Green Deal business landscape.
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Are there any new regulations which may soon be introduced that will further impact sustainable business operations in Europe?Some additional upcoming regulations that SCS is monitoring for our customers include the EU Climate Law which is the legislative backbone to the 2050 climate objective of the EU; the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability that includes the SCIP Databased for substances of very high concern; the Circular Economy Action Plan which includes a strategy for plastics; and a possible Product Environmental Footprint initiative which went though a pilot phase a few years ago. All of these regulations could potentially become law in the near future and impact sustainable business practices in Europe.
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How does SCS work with companies, government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders in building a more sustainable EU economy?We work closely with companies to try to solve sustainability issues, develop sustainability certification and verification standards, and work towards creating more sustainable products and processes. For example, SCS participates in sustainability standards development through participation in ISO committees or other committees for technical certification standards such as BIFMA or FEMB Level®, FloorScore®, the Global Recycling Standard, and many more. We also work with multipliers and demand drivers for sustainable products and services such as purchasing and procurement organizations and major retailers, as well as other certification programs such as LEED or WELL.
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