Members and Partners

The Russian Pellet Union consists of Members (responsible solid biomass producers) and Partners (stakeholders related to the sector).

To become a Member a company has to be a solid biomass producer registered in Russia.  

The Union evaluates every application. Among other things, is of importance the reputation of applicant Members and Partners.  

Partnership Programme

Russian, foreign, and multinational organisations related to the Russian biomass sector can become a Partner of the Union.

Such stakeholders are, for example:  

• Logistics and transport companies;
• Clients of Russian pellets (industrial and residential);
• Manufacturers equipment and constructors;
• Consultancy agencies and certification bodies;
• NGOs and certification scheme managers;
• Laboratories and surveyors;
• Professional media and platforms.

The Partnership Programme of the Union focusses on:

• Facilitating a platform for interaction between Members, Partners, and third parties (other stakeholders);
• Organising roundtables, work groups and projects dedicated to specific topics related to the sustainable development of the solid biomass sector in Russia;
• Arranging meetings, conferences and events advancing national and international cooperation on the development of the Russian biomass sector; 
• Cooperating in standardising quality and sustainability requirements;
• Delivering informational support to Members, Partners and concerned third parties.

The Union addresses the interests and questions of its Partners. On large topics Work Groups are formed, in which interested Members and Partners cooperate. If additional research is required, the Union assists in setting up projects, in which Members and Partners can chose to have tasks carried out by specialists.

Through the Partnership Programme stakeholders can cooperate with the Union and its Members and address their concerns regarding the Russian biomass sector. As the Union achieves the official status of a Self-Regulatory Organisation, it gives stakeholders the opportunity to deliver input to the improvement of legislation, norms, law-enforcement methods, and subsidy programs related to the solid biomass sector.