Fact check: Where does biomass come from? … The issue of biomass consumption in Denmark has garnered wall-to-wall coverage on Danish media over the past few days. The coverage gives an impression that all biomass comes from wood that has been cut from …
Certified bamboo plantations improve water quality in Ecuador … Two bamboo plantations which protect watershed and help improve downstream water quality in Pichincha Province, Ecuador have recently been certified against the FSC™ (Forest Stewardship …
NEPCon: Criticism of biomass imports from Estonia is unfounded … In an open letter, a Danish and an Estonian organisation are accusing Danish taxpayers and the Danish import of biomass of being complicit in the destruction of Estonian forests. But …
… FAQs: NEPCon's new brand name - Preferred by Nature … Questions and answers related to our brand name change, from NEPCon to Preferred by Nature, as of 1 October 2020. …
COVID-19 outbreak: How NEPCon is taking action … The current COVID-19 outbreak is having a profound impact around the world. NEPCon is taking the situation very seriously and we are committed to taking all necessary actions in order to protect health and …
How to mitigate risks when sourcing wood in Russia … The world’s second-largest timber exporter may seem a challenge to businesses looking for a new and risk-free supply of sustainable wood. However, there are efficient ways of mitigating potential …
What Brexit means for wood and wood products trade … Preferred by Nature has launched a guide for practitioners to understand the impact on wood and wood products trade following the UK’s departure from the …
Columbia Forest Products – Twenty Years of FSC® Success … NEPCon recently presented a commemorative plaque to Columbia Forest Product’s employee-owners in recognition of their long-term commitment to landowners and responsible forest management. Columbia …
FINIDR at the forefront for reducing carbon footprint in the printing industry.. … Printing house, FINIDR s.r.o has achieved a 41% reduction in carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) emissions in their operations in 2018, compared to its base-level in 2015. This …
Gloves are off: Rainbow Warriors Vs. Sustainable Certification … Certification schemes are scoring miserable points in a new Greenpeace report repeating claims that certification is - at best - serving as a tool for greenwashing unsustainable businesses. …
FSC-certified cork oak forest: a photo essay … The cork stopper in your wine bottle, as you probably know if you’re reading this, comes from the bark of the cork oak tree. Have a look at this article to see some fabulous photos of FSC-certified cork …
Sustainable development and the way forward for Laikipia - photo essay … More than 4,000 farmers were introduced to the climate adaptive conservation agriculture methodology under a project implemented by NEPCon in collaboration with Zeitz Foundation. The …
First sustainable rice now in shops across Europe … Despite the massive environmental and social impacts of rice farming, a sustainable version of the popular grain has never been available to consumers. Now it …
NEPCon recognised as Monitoring Organisation in Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein … The EFTA Surveillance Authority has recognised NEPCon as a Monitoring Organisation (MO) in the European Economic Area (EEA) …
Moravian winemaker switches to making climate-friendly wine … Wine company, Vinicola s.r.o., is working to reduce carbon emissions from its products, which was kick-started by a devastating climate-induced …
For effective ecosystem restoration, the world needs monitoring and evaluation … The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration highlights the importance of ecosystem restoration in halting biodiversity loss and coping with climate change while addressing other …
… Preferred by Nature is launching a new and improved Sourcing Hub … With … sourcing of forestry and agro-commodities. Preferred by Nature is now launching an improved version of the database …
“Travel with a purpose”: An overview from Saúl Blanco Sosa … An expert with more than two decades of experience in the travel sector talked about how travel can help people learn and make the world a better place, and how tourism businesses can achieve …
Approaching the EU Deforestation Regulation and traceability for the products in scope … The clock is ticking for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation: how does it impact traceability for the products in …
How to orchestrate the world’s largest FSC print run … Two years ago, sustainability specialist of Inter IKEA Systems Matthieu Leroy faced the daunting task of achieving FSC certification of all IKEA catalogues worldwide. Following a successful process, …