For processors, manufacturers, traders, retailers and other supply chain organisations seeking verified control over material sourcing, handling and traceability.
Preferred by Nature Land-Use Certification helps forest managers, farmers, plantations, estates and group managers demonstrate responsible land management practices.
Built on the Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework, the certification provides a practical way to assess and improve environmental, social and management performance. It can help strengthen market credibility, support customer requirements and showcase your commitment to responsible production.
Depending on your goals, you can choose between a certification that covers a broad range of sustainability topics and a more focused option aligned with legal compliance and deforestation-related requirements, including those linked to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
If you already hold an approved certification, you may be able to build on existing audits and avoid unnecessary duplication. Additional PBN+ modules can also be added to address specific sustainability topics relevant to your operation.
Sustainability Scope
A comprehensive certification option covering a broad range of environmental, social and management requirements for responsible land management.
Suitable for organizations seeking to demonstrate overall sustainability performance and continuous improvement.
Regulatory Scope
A focused certification option covering legal compliance, deforestation and conversion requirements, including alignment with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Suitable for organizations seeking assurance on market access and regulatory requirements.
Build on existing certifications
If your operation is already certified under an approved scheme recognised by Preferred by Nature, you may be able to use that certification as a starting point for Land-Use Certification.
Where gaps exist between the recognised scheme and the Preferred by Nature requirements, assessments can focus only on the additional requirements that are not already covered.
PBN+ modules
Enhance your certification with optional PBN+ modules covering specific sustainability topics.
Depending on the module and certification schedule, these may be assessed alongside your certification audit or through a separate assessment process.
Our Sustainability Framework Certification infosheet provides an overview of the certification system, certification options, scopes, claims and key benefits.
Our Sustainability Framework Certification infosheet provides an overview of the certification system, certification options, scopes, claims and key benefits.
A practical guide to understanding and navigating the certification process, from choosing the right certification pathway to preparing for audits, maintaining certification and c...
A practical guide to understanding and navigating the certification process, from choosing the right certification pathway to preparing for audits, maintaining certification and c...
Core sustainability and regulatory requirements, defines the core performance requirements under the Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework Certification programme. It inclu...
Core sustainability and regulatory requirements, defines the core performance requirements under the Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework Certification programme. It inclu...
Certification system implementation requirements specify the organizational and management system requirements needed to implement and maintain Preferred by Nature Sustainability ...
Certification system implementation requirements specify the organizational and management system requirements needed to implement and maintain Preferred by Nature Sustainability ...
Sustainability Framework CertificationChain of Custody certification
Requirements for material control across supply chains define requirements for tracking and controlling certified materials throughout the supply chain. It supports transparency, ...
Requirements for material control across supply chains define requirements for tracking and controlling certified materials throughout the supply chain. It supports transparency, ...
Rules for use of the Seal and approved claims provide requirements for the use of the Preferred by Nature Seal and approved claims. It supports clear, transparent, and credible co...
Rules for use of the Seal and approved claims provide requirements for the use of the Preferred by Nature Seal and approved claims. It supports clear, transparent, and credible co...
Rules for off-product claims and communications define how organizations that do not use the Preferred by Nature Seal may communicate certification-related claims, including off-p...
Rules for off-product claims and communications define how organizations that do not use the Preferred by Nature Seal may communicate certification-related claims, including off-p...
Common terminology used across the certification programme provides definitions and explanations of key terms used throughout Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework Certific...
Common terminology used across the certification programme provides definitions and explanations of key terms used throughout Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework Certific...
Requirements related to genetically modified organisms define Preferred by Nature’s internal decision policy for GMO acceptance within Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework...
Requirements related to genetically modified organisms define Preferred by Nature’s internal decision policy for GMO acceptance within Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework...
Requirements related to pesticide risk management defines Preferred by Nature’s internal policy for pesticide classification, acceptance, restrictions, and oversight within Prefer...
Requirements related to pesticide risk management defines Preferred by Nature’s internal policy for pesticide classification, acceptance, restrictions, and oversight within Prefer...
Approved claim options for certified organizations provide a set of pre-approved claims that certified organizations may use when communicating certification status, subject to ap...
Approved claim options for certified organizations provide a set of pre-approved claims that certified organizations may use when communicating certification status, subject to ap...
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