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RPP has initiated the certification of peat sourced from temporary projects with alternative purposes, such as nature development or construction. The Committee of Experts (CoE) selected the Weimeren nature development project as the first test case for this new certification process. Bolpeat B.V. is the company responsible for excavating peat for the successful realization of the Weimeren nature development project, which focuses on hydrological and ecological restoration.
To enhance the assessment of after-use plans, guidelines have been developed that apply to the current RPP Scheme (version 3.0). Read more to find out where to download these guidelines.
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The fees for certifications and annual contributions have been adjusted for 2025. Please note that the annual contribution begins upon application. You will only be charged for the remaining quarters of the year starting from the application date.
Responsibly Produced Peat has granted the RPP-certificate to Mullmaster AB, three certifcates to Neova AB and one to SIA Compaqpeat. In addition, RPP re-granted the certificate to AS Kraver and Neova Oy. Read more to find out about the locations and compliance.
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Responsibly Produced Peat (RPP) intents to grand four new certificates: two to Verstur OÜ in Estonia, one to Mullmaster AB, and one to Turba Horto AB, both in Sweden. These proposed certifications are based on the companies' compliance with the requirements outlined in the RPP Certification Scheme, version 3.0, for the respective sites. Between November 28, 2024 and January 9, 2025, RPP offers parties concerned the opportunity to provide comments on these proposed certification decisions.
Responsibly Produced Peat intends to grant the RPP-certificate to Neova Oy for two locations in Finland, and to Prelvex AS for 2 locations in Estonia. This intended decision is based on the fact that the companies meet the requirements of the RPP certification scheme version 3.0 for these locations. Compliance with the criteria has been checked by an independent qualified inspector, including inspection at location. During the period between the 15th of November untill the 28th of October 2024, Responsibly Produced Peat offers parties concerned the opportunity to provide comment on the proposed decision on both locations
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted 2 certificates; to the companies Saukas Kudra SIA for the location Saukas purvs in Latvia, and MV Turvas OÜ for the location Piilasoo in Estonia. The certificate was regranted for the location Kuislemma of Tootsi Turvas AS in Estonia. These certifications confirm that each company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme, version [3.0], for the specified locations.
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted 3 certificates to the companies Van der Knaap Eesti OÜ for the location Määrastu in Estonia, Meiners GmbH & Co. KG for the location Hersterberg Feld 0+6 in Germany and Neova AB for the location Töttjamossen in Sweden. The certifications are based on the fact that the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme, version 3.0 for these locations.
The 6 week period for comments ended on 18 December, 2024, and 12 new RPP certificates have been granted among the companies Neova Oy, Neova AB, Jiffy Unitorf AB and Saldus Melioracija SIA. This brings the total number of certifications to 109 and we still see new companies starting to apply for certification of their locations. Read further for more information on the locations.
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted the RPP-certificate to the companies AWT for Neudorfer Moor and Marcardsmoor - Duvelshorn (3 permits), and to Scanpeat AB for Gölmossen. This decision is based on the fact that the companies meet the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme (V3.0) for these locations.
Since the period for comments in December 2022 until now, 11 new RPP certificates have been granted among the companies Neova Oy, Neova AB, Mullmaster AB, Nevema [AS Nurme Turvas], Tootsi Turvas, ERA Valduse Aktsiaselts and Torf und Humuswerk Uchte GmbH. This brings the total number of certifications to 91 and we still see new companies starting to apply for certification of their locations. Read further for more information on the locations.
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After 10 years RPP had to say goodbye to Ben van der Geest as a Board member. Guus van Berckel is taking his position as treasurer in the Board. Read more about the involvement of Ben and Guus in RPP.....
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted the RPP-certificate to the company AS SEDA for Taures Purvs, to Van der Knaap Eesti OÜ for Tuurapera and to Neova Oy for the location Samalneva. This decision is based on the fact that the companies meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme (V3.0)for these locations.
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted 3 certificates to the company Jiffy Unitorv AB for the locations Liatorp, Sånnaböke and Sejle Myr in Sweden. The certifications are based on the fact that the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme, version 3.0, for these locations
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted 3 new certificates. Two certificates were granted to Griendtsveen AG for the locations "Edewecht Vehnemoor-Fläche Hermann" and "Wiesmoor-Drosselweg" in Germany. Another certificate was granted to Tootsi Turvas for the location "Kasesoo" in Estonia The decision on certification is based on the fact that the companies meets the requirements of the RPP certification scheme version 3.0 for these locations.
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RPP granted 2 new certificates and re-granted 4 certificates after the first periodic re-inspections
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted 2 new certificates: One to the company AS Jiffy products Estonia for the locations Ääsmäe in Estonia and the other to Griendtsveen AG for Svanaboda Älmhult in Sweden.
RPP also re-granted 4 certificates to Griendstveen AG. This year, the first periodic re-inspections were completed successfully and confirmed compliance to the Principles, Criteria and Indicators as defined in the RPP in certification scheme version 3.0 for the locations: Esterwege Dose (ED) Habichtsweg, ED Blöcke 1 - 5, ED-Brinkmann Privat, and ED-Abessinien A-Feld and Brinkmann Staat.
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted the RPP certificate to the company ERA Valduse Aktsiaselts for the location Hõreda. The certification is based on the fact that the company meets the requirements of RPP certification scheme version 2.0 for these locations
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted 8 certificates to the company AS Jiffy products Estonia for the locations Ohtu, Vääna, Aasu, Elbu, Kavasoo, Möksi, Rääma and Põhara turbatootmisala I, in Estonia. The certifications are based on the fact that the company meets the requirements of RPP certification scheme version 2.0 for these locations
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted 3 certificates to the company OÜKekkilä-BVB Eesti for the locations Sooniste I and II, and to AS Tootsi Turvas for Lavassaare ja Elbu, all in Estonia. The certifications are based on the fact that the company meets the requirements of RPP certification scheme version 2.0 for these locations
The Board of RPP has appointed Bert von Seggern to replace the position of Arne Hückstädt who was representing the field of growing media in the Board. Bert von Seggern graduated at the University of Göttingen in Agricultural Sciences and has more than 30 years of industry experience, mainly in growing media production and management of peatlands. Currently he is holding the position as Director Production & Sustainability and Authorised Officer at Klasmann-Deilmann GmbH
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RPP is pleased to announce that Nerijus Zableckis has joined the Committee of Experts. Nerijus is a well known mire expert in the Baltic region and further. He has a Master degree in ecology and is specialized in, among others, impact assessment on biodiversity and peatland restoration.
Version 3.0 of the RPP certification scheme is now ready to use and will take effect on November 1, 2021. This new version is the basis for decision-making to RPP certification for the next 2 years (till November 1, 2023) after which new experiences may lead to adjustments in the next version. Click the 'read more'-button to find out about the adjustments made to the previous version.
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Foundation Responsibly Produced Peat has recently awarded the RPP-certificate to the company AS Tootsi Turvas for the location Pööravere in Estonia. The certification is based on the fact that for this location, the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme (2.0).
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Foundation Responsibly Produced Peat has recently awarded the RPP-certificate to the company AS Jiffy Products Estonia (Jiffy products international) for the location Sausti. The certification is based on the fact that for this location, the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme (2.0).
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RPP is plesased to announce that Dr. Sabine Jordan joined the RPP Committee of Experts. She was appointed during the Board meeting of November 26 last year. Sabine Jordan is researcher and lecturer at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in the fields of Agronomy, Soil and Peatland Sciences and Greenhouse Gas Measurements.
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During the Board Meeting of November 26, Mr Tomi Koivula was elected as member of the Board, where he will represent the organization Growing Media Europe. He replaces Mr Jan Astrup who left GME and was therefore no longer able to fulfill his role on the RPP Board.
Frank Hoffmann has resigned from his Board position since there has been a change in the organisational structure of Wetlands International. The new program head "Climate-smart Land Use" also has the program on peatlands in his portfolio and better suits the position on the RPP Board. The Board of RPP thanks Frank Hoffmann for his valuable contribution to the development of ‘Responsibly Produced Peat’. During last Board meeting (may 28), the Board appointed Hans Schutten and the Board is pleased to welcome him as the new representative of Wetlands International.
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Foundation Responsibly Produced Peat Responsibly Produced Peat has recently awarded the RPP-certificate to the company Klasmann-Deilmann Latvia for the location Ozolmuiza in Latvia. The certification is based on the fact that for this location, the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme (2.0).
The Polish location Budwity from AGARIS has started the after-use phase. Reclamation obligations formulated in the license have been fulfilled and were approved the end of January 2020 by the official authorities ( Agriculture, Forestry and Environment Protection Department). The after use destination is natural restoration.
Foundation Responsibly Produced Peat Responsibly Produced Peat has recently awarded the RPP-certificate to the company Klasmann-Deilmann Latvia for the location Lielais IV in Latvia. The certification is based on the fact that for this location, the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme (2.0).
On February 20 this year, Responsibly Produced Peat organized a workshop on RPP-certification in Finland. Four members of the RPP-Board joined the workshop and together with the participating persons from various companies, interesting discussions and exchange of knowledge made the workshop to a successful event.
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted 2 certificates to the company Schwegermoor GmbH for the locations Hinnenkamp and Campemoor in Germany. The certifications are based on the fact that the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme, version 2.0 for these locations
Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted 3 certificates to the company Agaris Poland SP. z.o.o. for the locations Józefowo, Krakulice and Rucianka in Poland. The certifications are based on the fact that the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme, version 2.0 for these locations
Foundation Responsibly Produced Peat has granted the RPP-certificate to the company Kekkilä Oy for the location Linturahka. This decision is based on the fact that the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme, version 2.0.
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Ingrid Kyllerstedt, responsible for communications at Svensk Torv had a meeting with the Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs, Jennie Nilsson. They discussed the conditions for the peat industry and came across the topic RPP certification. The minister reacted enthusiastically and emphazised that environmental certification is very important for politicians in Sweden.
The title of the presentation will be “The role of RPP for growing media and how to get started with RPP-certification”.
Check the programme on the conference page of BPPF 2019!
Responsibly Produced Peat is pleased to announce that, during the Board meeting on May 23, Jan Astrup is appointed as a new Board member. Jan will represent GME in the Board and is replacing Claes Bohlin who resigned because he retired.
The Board of Responsibly Produced Peat has granted the RPP certificate to the company AS Kraver for the location Soosaare I. This decision is based on the fact that the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme, version 2.0.
The Board of Responsibly Produced Peat has granted the RPP certificate to OÜ Kekkilä Eesti for the location Kuislemma. This decision is based on the fact that the company meets the requirements of the actual RPP certification scheme, version 2.0.
On the 12th of April, RPP held the workshop on RPP-certification in Latvia. At the same time this was an opportunity for RPP to become acquainted with the Latvian certification system, developed and recently adapted by the Latvian Peat Association (LKA).
On the 6th of March, RPP visited peat association Svensk Torv during their yearly national assembly to give a workshop on RPP-certification.
RPP designed a new infographic to explain the 'mass-balance' system. This infographic is easy for everybody to use when explaining the system to customers/relations.
RPP is very different from RHP and to reach RPP certification it is not necessary to be RHP certified.
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During the last Board meeting of Responsibly Produced Peat, Ben van der Geest officially resigned as chairman of the Board. RPP would like to express many thanks to Ben for five years commitment to his chairmanship and we are happy he will still stay as a member of the Board.
The Board of Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted two certificates to AS Torf/NEVEMA for the locations Laiküla I and Laiküla II.
The Board of Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted two certificates to SIA Klasmann-Deilmann Latvia for the locations Lielais 2 and Rakis.
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Responsibly Produced Peat (RPP) is proud to announce that the first 4 companies produce RPP-labelled growing media products: Lentse & Slingerland Potgrond from the Netherlands, Greenyard Horticulture from Belgium and Compo and Euflor from Germany. They meet all the standards to bring RPP labelled products on the market
The Board of Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted the RPP certificate to Hasselfors Garden for the location Ekebymossen
The Board of Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted six certificates to Greenyard Horticulture for the locations Bitenieku, Lambarte, Lamzene, Lestene, Piltene and Ruja in Latvia
With the implementation of chapter 6, the Chain of Custody, it was decided to adjust the entire certification scheme. This new version of the certification scheme will be valid as of March 1, 2018, and will remain the basis for decision-making to RPP certification for 2 years (till the 1st of March, 2020). During that time, new experiences may lead to adjustments in the next version.
Chapter 6 (Chain of Custody and use of the RPP label) is approved by the Board and will be implemented in the new version of the certification scheme.
The Board of Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted three certificates to AS Kraver for the locations Soosaare II, Soosaare III and Tässi.
The Board of Responsibly Produced Peat has recently granted two certificates to EUFLOR Humuswerk GmbH for the locations Aschhorner Moor and Wolfsbrucher Moor- stade.
Which mitigation measures can you best apply to mitigate impacts of peat extraction?
This was the central issue of the workshop Responsibly Produced Peat organized on Friday September 15 in Riga.
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Feel free to visit our stand at the Baltic Peat Forum on the 14th of September. We will be available to give you all information you need on how to certify your peat.
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Marcel Silvius is no longer involved in Responsibly Produced Peat. The Board of RPP thanks Marcel Silvius for his contribution to the development of ‘Responsibly Produced Peat’. At the same time the Board welcomes Frank Hoffmann to take position in the Board to continue the representation of Wetlands International.
RPP organizes a workshop on September 15th 2017 in RIGA, following on the Baltic Peat Forum. The workshop is called: Best Practices of Mitigation Measures and practical experiences with RPP-certification
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