Presentation of the Biofuels Platform

 

Objectives

The main objective of the Biofuels Platform is to promote and facilitate the use of sustainable biofuels in the transportation sector in Switzerland. With the support of local as well as federal authorities, its purpose is to inform, communicate, propose strategies, bring solutions and take action.

The services of the Biofuels Platform are summarized below :


Public access (website)

promote sustainable liquid biofuels and inform vehicle fleet operators about their environmental benefits (including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions)

provide regular information on the topic of biofuels (policies, legislation, economics, industrial development, scientific research, events, reports and studies, etc.)


PRO Area (access restricted to members)

establish a network for exchanging information about the use of liquid biofuels at incorporation rates equal to or above the standard rate of 5%

provide to members a privileged interlocutor with the public and federal authorities, producers/distributors of biofuels and vehicle manufacturers/importers

develop customized strategies for the use of liquid biofuels (supply, logistics, storage and distribution), in collaboration with local authorities

replace vehicle manufacturers or importers warranties at rates above the 5% standard (especially regarding engines, fuel supply systems and particulate filters)


This structure means to highlight the opportunities, constraints and other obstacles facing a large-scale penetration of biofuels and will identify the most suitable measures to be adopted and implemented by by local authorites. This website is the concrete and permanent representation of the Biofuels Platform. It is intended for members of the Platform (PRO Area), but also to individuals who want to learn about biofuels.


Figure : Organization of the Biofuels Platform




Organization of the Biofuels Platform

Members

The Biofuels Platform aims at bringing together representatives from each segment the biofuels sector, from production to use, through distribution. It is directed especially to local and regional authorities and operators of vehicle fleets engaged in or planning to engage in the use of liquid biofuels (biodiesel and/or bioethanol), but also other legal person wishing to benefit from specific services from the Platform (see Membership).

Membership

The conditions and procedure of membership are detailed in the Membership section.


As a first step, companies and local authorities wishing to engage in the use of sustainable liquid biofuels show their interest through a pre-subscription form.

Upon receipt of the form, a personal appointment is organised in order to present the concept of the Biofuels Platform and the benefits associated with the use of biofuels.

If the company or the authority satisfies the conditions of accession, it will address the administration of the Biofuels Platform an official application for membership together with the payment of the annual fee.

The application is treated immediately upon receipt of the complete mail. The new member is then given a login and password, thereby giving him access to the PRO Area of this website and the services of the Biofuels Platform.

 
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