As global demand for low-carbon energy accelerates, AmSpec is proud to be at the forefront of supporting renewable fuel supply chains with trusted testing, inspection, certification, and verification services. With decades of experience in the energy sector and a growing commitment to sustainability, AmSpec continues to expand its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of renewable fuel producers, traders, and end users.
Strategic Expansion: CGN Certification Joins AmSpec
In a major step toward strengthening our sustainability service offerings, AmSpec has acquired CGN Certification, a respected name in environmental and renewable energy certification. This acquisition enhances our ability to deliver ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) audits globally and increases our technical bench for sustainability-focused services across biofuels, biogas, and agricultural supply chains.
CGN clients will continue working with their existing contacts, with no disruption to current certification status. This integration brings greater scale, geographic reach, and technical expertise to both legacy CGN and AmSpec clients, creating a unified team committed to operational excellence and environmental stewardship.
Expanded ISCC Certification Services
AmSpec now offers one of the most comprehensive ISCC certification programs in the industry, covering:
- ISCC EU for compliance with the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED II)
- ISCC PLUS for circular and bio-based products in voluntary markets
- ISCC CORSIA for sustainable aviation fuel
With the combined strength of AmSpec and CGN, clients can expect faster turnaround times, consistent auditor quality, and dedicated support for maintaining compliance in an evolving regulatory landscape.
New Business Vertical: Business Assurance & Sustainability
AmSpec has launched a new business vertical—Business Assurance & Sustainability—to unify and expand its services that support clients in meeting regulatory, environmental, and quality assurance goals. This new division brings together AmSpec’s certification, verification, life cycle assessment, and sustainability consulting services under one strategic umbrella. By integrating technical expertise with compliance-driven solutions, the Business Assurance & Sustainability team is positioned to help clients navigate complex global standards, demonstrate ESG performance, and unlock value across their supply chains. This vertical reinforces AmSpec’s commitment to delivering high-integrity services that drive operational confidence and long-term environmental stewardship.
Strengthening Our LCA and LCFS Capabilities
To further support carbon intensity reporting and clean fuel credit generation, AmSpec has added another LCFS-accredited verifier to our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) team. This strategic hire strengthens our ability to support clients under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and other programs requiring third-party validation of carbon intensity scores.
Our growing LCA team offers deep expertise in ISO 14040/44, GREET modeling, and multi-sector fuel pathway analysis to ensure credible, regulator-ready results that maximize credit value.
Expanding Support for the Fertilizer Industry
AmSpec is also broadening its services to better support the fertilizer industry, with enhanced inspection, testing, and carbon footprint solutions tailored to fertilizer production, blending, and distribution. As part of this effort, we are pleased to announce our participation in the Southwest Fertilizer Conference in July, where our team will be available to discuss how AmSpec is evolving to meet the needs of fertilizer suppliers and traders in today’s dynamic agricultural markets.
Field-to-Fuel: Supporting the Full Supply Chain
From upstream agricultural inputs to downstream distribution, AmSpec provides inspection and certification services that improve transparency and operational efficiency across the supply chain. This includes:
- Verification of sustainable feedstock sourcing (e.g., used cooking oil, tallow, corn oil, soy)
- Sampling and testing of biodiesel, renewable diesel, ethanol, and SAF
- Mass balance and traceability audits
- Sustainability risk assessments and site verifications
Innovation in Carbon Accounting
AmSpec’s LCA services are tailored for use in compliance programs like 45Z (Clean Fuel Production Credit) and voluntary carbon markets, enabling clients to quantify the full environmental impact of their fuel production systems and credibly report carbon reductions.
Global Reach, Local Expertise
With a presence in over 60 countries and strategically located labs and inspection teams, AmSpec combines global reach with local knowledge. Whether it’s a port inspection in Rotterdam, a feedstock audit in Latin America, or a fertilizer sampling in the Gulf Coast, our team is positioned to support critical supply chains with speed, accuracy, and integrity.
Committed to a Low-Carbon Future
AmSpec’s investments in certification, life cycle assessment, GHG verification, and fertilizer sector services—alongside the acquisition of CGN Certification—reflect our broader commitment to enabling the energy transition and supporting global food and fuel systems. We’re not just certifying sustainability—we’re helping to build it, one shipment, one audit, and one partnership at a time.
