Financial information
Transparent financial stewardship
We operate as a not‑for‑profit organisation, managing our finances with the aim of breaking even each year. Any surplus generated is reinvested directly into the organisation to strengthen the SBP certification scheme, enhance our services, and support the continued improvement of sustainable biomass practices. Below you will find financial information for the most recent two years.
The table below gives a breakdown of the total expenditure in 2025 and 2024.
| Expenditure type | 2025 Actual (€) | 2024 Actual (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Secretariat | 1,300,596 | 1,243,447 |
| Strategy projects | 483,523 | 934,513 |
| Consultants and services | 411,983 | 375,211 |
| IT software | 371,477 | 348,158 |
| Travel, subsistence and meetings | 271,986 | 265,749 |
| Board and governance | 245,489 | 229,811 |
| Finance costs | 32,424 | 5,805 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 7,784 | 9,987 |
| Total Expenditure | 3,125,262 | 3,412,681 |
Notes
Secretariat
The cost of the people who carry out the day-to-day running of SBP.
Strategy projects
The costs associated with the three-year work plan (2023–25) in support of SBP’s strategic objectives.
Consultants and services
The costs of consultants engaged to carry out specific project work and multiple service providers for functions including accountancy, payroll, secretarial services, accreditation, assurance, and legal advice.
IT software
The costs associated with licences for the use of multiple software products, including running and developing the DTS and Audit Portal, and licences for the use of various software platforms.
Travel, subsistence and meetings
The travel-related costs that arise from the day-to-day running of SBP, running Working Groups, attending industry events and engaging with stakeholders.
Board and governance
The costs arising from running SBP’s multistakeholder governance system.
Finance costs
Represents bank charges, bad debts, and foreign exchange gains/losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
The cost of SBP’s tangible assets and software development spread over the lifetime of each asset.
