Preferred by Nature offers expert guidance to start-ups with a positive impact on nature … Starting a nature-based business is not an easy feat for start-ups. NEPCon is lending its support to these businesses by offering the right knowledge and expertise …
Is it legal? New Rainforest Alliance tools offer enhanced assurance for wood products … Rainforest Alliance has sharpened its tools to verify legal compliance of timber products: Its two legality standards Verification of Legal Origin (VLO) and …
Chatham House meeting: EU illlegal timber law requires urgent action … What steps can European companies take to keep up to speed with the new EU timber legislation? And do they have enough time? At Chatham House last week, the European Commission shed …
Non-conformities in on-site vs remote audits – Preferred by Nature’s comparative study … In a period characterised by increased environmental awareness, sustainability certifications have become a focal point, ensuring that organisations adhere to …
Romanian ice cream company earns the Rainforest Alliance Supply Chain Certification … Cicom SRL, a leading ice cream company in Romania, has achieved the Rainforest Alliance Supply Chain certification for its cocoa products. The certification, granted by …
Preferred by Nature accelerating its climate action through carbon project verification … As Preferred by Nature commemorates three decades of dedicated mission fulfilment for people, nature and the climate, we are pleased to share we are now ready to …
Thai smallholders use new technology for sustainable rubber and transparent supply chains … An App designed by Agriac allows the rubber farmers to pool their crops, thereby increasing their capacity to deliver larger orders, strengthen their negotiating …
New open-source framework enhances rubber traceability for sustainable supply chains … Today, the call for traceability in the supply chain has become more than just a buzzword – it is a necessity. With increasing consumer demand for transparency and …
Indonesia's Low Carbon rice project leads the way in sustainable rice production … In Java, Indonesia, the transformative Low Carbon Rice project, led by Preferred by Nature and supported by the EU's SWITCH-Asia Grants Programme, is tackling the …
Preferred by Nature Standard for Sustainable Travel Activities achieves GSTC-Recognition … This recognition confirms the standard’s alignment with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Industry Criteria for sustainable practices encompassing …
Two companies achieved the first ever Preferred by Nature Certification in Latin America … In a landmark achievement for both Grupo Fósforos and the region, their subsidiaries El Álamo and Compañía Chilena de Fósforos, have become the first companies in …
New study: SDGs can help companies spot unsustainable supply chains … By mapping activities against UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), companies can identify unsustainable gaps in their supply chains, a new study from Copenhagen Business School …
Procomel earns first Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Farm certification in Spain … Spanish melon producer, Procomel stays true to its vision, ‘If you take care of the earth, the earth takes care of you’. This melon specialist adopts …
Breaking paradigms: Rarámuri women moving the equity needle in the forestry labour force … Over the last 20 years, little was heard internationally of the Rarámuri women from Ejido Caborachi in Chihuahua, Mexico – the patriarchal system ingrained within …
Preferred by Nature’s Sustainability Framework is helping Maersk navigate in search for new biofuels … The global shipping and logistics company has an ambitious target to reach CO2 neutrality by 2050. We need to act now, says Ingrid Marie Vincent …
The Canary Islands are welcoming its first FSC™ Ecosystem Services certified area … The Canary Islands are taking an exciting new step towards certification of ecosystem services. The certificate covers more than 3,600 hectares under management by the …
The Long Run launches two FREE online sustainability courses for travel businesses … As tourism numbers return to pre-pandemic levels, the need for strategic planning and training in the travel sector couldn’t be clearer. Chaos at airports and a lack of …
FSC Director General: Historical fee increase to pay for blockchain and impact data … A significant increase in the FSC Annual Administration Fee (AAF) will be spent on bolstering system integrity, virtual meeting facilities and new systems for collecting …
Smaller size? Simpler check? Here’s how audits go with smallholders in the US … A novel pilot programme that sought to gain the foothold of smallholders into the Forest Stewardship Council TM (FSC TM ) has gained initial success. Preferred by Nature …
Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal phase-out for old RA-Cert clients … In 2018, the Rainforest Alliance’s Certification Unit (RA-Cert) was acquired by Preferred by Nature and the Rainforest Alliance no longer directly certifies businesses against …