The Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) is pleased to announce the 2026 consultation dates for petitions submitted under the B3 Innovation Credit of the CSC Certification System.
The Innovation Credit recognises innovative practices, products, and solutions that demonstrate leadership in responsible sourcing across the concrete sector and its supply chain. Through this mechanism, CSC continues to encourage transformational, impactful, and replicable innovations that go beyond existing certification requirements.
Petitions for Innovation Credit points are assessed by the CSC Innovation Committee (IC) in line with the Innovation Credit Guidelines, evaluating submissions based on novelty, impact, and replicability. Up to three innovations may be submitted per petition, with a maximum of two innovations contributing to the score, capped at 9 points
There are six consultation rounds per year. To be considered, petitions must be submitted at least one week prior to the selected consultation date. Submissions received after the deadline will be reviewed in the following round.
Friday, 6 February 2026
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Friday, 26 June 2026
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Friday, 11 December 2026
Petitions must be submitted in English by the auditor or the plant seeking certification and sent to the IC Secretariat at innovation@csc.eco, using the official Innovation Credit application form.All petitions will receive a reasoned decision within two weeks following the IC consultation. Appeals may be submitted to the CSC Executive Committee in accordance with the established procedure.For full details on eligibility, scoring, and submission requirements, applicants are encouraged to consult the Innovation Credit Guidelines.