… Supply chain mapping – a step to mitigate risks of illegality in the Malaysian timber industry … The study “Supply Chain Mapping of Malaysian Timber and Wood-based Industries” seeks to provide an …

… China: Reduced risk of illegal timber in supply chains as revised forest law kicks in … A new update of the Sourcing Hub’s Risk Assessment for timber legality in China is currently in public consultation …

Is Chain of Custody certification a “myth”? … Doubts over timber industry Chain of Custody (CoC) certification have been raised with growing intensity over the past year. We look at the reasons why the former FSC General Director André de Freitas recently …

… efforts to raise barriers against the flow of illegal timber, the EU remain a significant destination for the … Wood to further strengthen the implementation of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), due diligence and exchange of … information related to the shared aim of stopping illegal timber in supply chains.   Partners of the LIFE II project - …

FSC to create online tool for timber traceability … FSC has announced that it is in the process of developing an online platform for tracing FSC-certified timber products throughout the certified supply …

FSC pushes forward on EU Timber Regulation alignment … On 31 October, FSC released an expanded version of the FSC chain of custody directive (FSC-DIR-40-004), including changes that are essential for the system's alignment with the EU Timber …

Using a risk based approach to avoid illegal timber … The risk assessment process can be difficult to grasp. Different systems use different terms for risks, and understand risks in different ways – below we will try to provide a clear overview of how …

New tool helps importers transition to new EU timber law … NEPCon and the Rainforest Alliance are launching a new tool today that will aid companies importing timber into the EU to identify and manage weakness in their supply chains. Importers urgently …

… This document will help assess legality risks in a timber supply chain by identifying the origin of the sourced material and the supply chain actors involved in the process.     …

… Alliance launch tool to help importers transition to new EU timber law … NEPCon and the Rainforest Alliance have … to take the necessary steps to prepare for the new EU timber regulation, effective from March 2013. Screening and management of supply chains is urgently needed for almost all EU companies …

… How to map your Supply Chain? How to map your Supply Chain? The first crucial step in assessing legality risks in a timber supply chain is identifying the origins of the … your confidence in your suppliers and the legality of the timber species and materials that you use. Enable you to …

How blockchain is placing one timber trader ahead of the curve … Hardwood trader Carl Ronnow is joining the increasing number of global businesses adapting blockchain technology to manage their supply chains. It’s been a revelation, says Dick Anning, …

… by helping them manage sustainability risks in their supply chain from traded commodities such as timber, biomass, palm oil, soy, beef, coffee and rubber. … risks in their supply chain from traded commodities such as timber, biomass, palm oil, soy, beef, coffee and rubber.   …

… standards and procedures for providing services related to timber legality and responsible sourcing of timber and paper products. He is a frequent speaker at … business solutions for responsible sourcing and supply chain management on par with new legislation and market …

… As a  Supply Chain Specialist in Preferred by Nature, Frederik supports … (SBP) certification audits, as well as delivering EU Timber Regulation due diligence services.  His role also … support services to a portfolio of clients in the Estonian timber sector and beyond.  … Frederik's main task is …

… Tim worked as FSC, PEFC and RSPO Lead Auditor for supply chain and traceability in Belgium and the Netherlands. After … LegalSource Expert course, he has been doing EUTR (EU Timber Regulation) risk assessments for a variety of supply … Tim brings with him extensive experience with the European timber sector, wood and paper industry, helping companies …

… assists companies in their efforts on legal and sustainable timber sourcing, including the implementation of the EU/UK Timber Regulation. He also supports companies in identifying … and mitigating the social and environmental supply chain risks associated with other plant and animal based raw …

Group FSC scheme unlocks potential for UK small enterprises … The Rainforest Alliance has awarded FSC certification to Oxford Timber Audits – the largest chain of custody group in the …

… As a Supply Chain Specialist in Preferred by Nature, Piotr conducts … for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Chain of Custody standards in wood and timber industry.  … Piotr functions as a Supply Chain …

… Joris has experience with FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody and Forest Management certification with … and Suriname, where he worked with sourcing sustainable timber from South America and with sustainable forest … he was responsible for buying, checking and exporting timber from South America, while carrying out due diligence …