New FSC rules for forest groups: a helping hand for family forests … FSC has released two sets of rules that apply to group certification of forests: A new FSC standard for certified forest management groups, and a new accreditation standard for forest …
First US biomass pellet mill FSC certified by the Rainforest Alliance … As the first biomass pellet industry in the US to obtain FSC chain of custody certification, the US-based company Curran Renewable Energy is pioneering biofuel production that is …
New guide on how to source certified timber products under the EUTR … Preferred by Nature has published a new guide for the timber industry on handling certified wood and wood products under the EU Timber Regulation …
Book on thegreenwall.com.au – Book NEPCon-certified hotels and resorts … More sustainable choices for travellers are available now on thegreenwall.com.au as the platform has now included hotels and resorts certified by …
Press release: Webinar on the EU proposal for a regulation on deforestation-free products … With the adoption of a new EU regulation on timber, soy, coffee, cocoa, beef and palm oil, EU businesses will be faced with new legal requirements. Join this …
A moment of pride: Preferred by Nature is now an ‘SRP Authorized Training Provider’ … The recent endorsement from the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) now enables Preferred by Nature to deliver the approved training courses on SRP standards and system. …
Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve leading the way in responsible forest management … The magnificent Maya Biosphere Reserve, approximately 2.1 million hectares, created by the Guatemalan Government in 1990 and recognised by UNESCO, anchors the largest …
Remedy Framework: “The time we wait is equal to the impacts we miss” … The Remedy Framework took center stage during the first day of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) General …
Fake documents: how to spot them and what to do about them … Your supplier has given you some documents that appear to show that the timber they’re selling to you was legally harvested. But how do you know if the documents are genuine or …
… Launched: Short training videos on key elements of the EU Timber Regulation …
… the islands that is certified against two well-recognised international forestry standards. …
… with deforestation and forest degradation such as natural rubber. The legislation requires companies operating … to ensure they are not linked to deforestation. Preferred by Nature is working with Chinese rubber stakeholders to help …
… Sri Lanka leads the way in ecosystem restoration verification by Preferred by Nature … Three organisations in Sri Lanka have completed the first Ecosystem Restoration Verification audits in Asia, conducted …
Junior Talent Programme: my experience working with aspiring young professionals … We talked with Bridget Michael, Project and Junior Talent Specialist at Preferred by Nature to learn more about her experience working with interns under the Preferred by …
How the SMURF Project aligns with the EU CRCF for effective climate action … The EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (EU CRCF) regulation soon enters into force, creating new opportunities for industries to contribute to Europe’s climate goals. …
Launched: Preferred by Nature Due Diligence Toolkit to support responsible sourcing … Stakeholders worldwide can now access Preferred by Nature’s open-source Due Diligence Toolkit . Developed to support responsible sourcing for forestry and agriculture …
Know your size class to understand your obligations under the EUDR … Big or small, does your company’s size impact your EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) obligations? We have put together a technical brief to clarify how the EUDR applies to businesses of …
Preferred by Nature approved to provide PEFC EUDR DDS verification service … We are delighted to announce that Preferred by Nature has been approved to provide PEFC EUDR DDS services. This expanded accreditation allows us to offer a new add-on service for …
Have your say: Public consultation on the Assurance System Evaluation Framework … The FAO Forestry Division and Preferred by Nature invite stakeholders to participate in a public consultation on the draft Assurance Systems Evaluation Framework (ASEF) , …
Rainforest Alliance y NEPCon se desvinculan de Woodcert … El 1 de octubre del 2018 , NEPCon (Nature Economy and People Connected) adquirió la unidad de servicios de certificación y auditoría de Rainforest Alliance. NEPCon es una organización …