Spanish wood industries call on forest operations to get certified … In a recent communication, three major associations representing the Spanish wood industry - pulp and paper manufacturers, wood processing companies and furniture makers - called for …
PEFC certification does not meet FSC Controlled Wood criteria … A report published by FSC concludes that PEFC certification is insufficient evidence of compliance with the FSC Controlled Wood requirements, and that therefore PEFC certified material should …
Lidl launches FSC-labeled drink cartons on the German market … German consumers will soon become even more familiar with the tick-mark tree and the letters …
Illegal logging: Will EU legislation match the US Lacey Act? … During a key international meeting on illegal logging, significant early effects of the US Lacey Act were highlighted, while it seems likely that similar proposed EU legislation to combat …
FSC group certification of forests: New rules under way … A new FSC standard for group certification of forest operations is being finalized, and FSC sent out the final draft for public …
Roadmap to sustainability: A look into Catalonia Hotels & Resorts' responsible practices … From small steps in reducing energy consumption to participating in biodiversity conservation projects, Catalonia Hotels & Resorts has redefined what it means to be …
Preferred by Nature launches stakeholder consultation for revision of the Sustainability Framework … Preferred by Nature is welcoming stakeholder input for the revision of the Sustainability Framework through a public consultation launching …
UK Timber Trade Federation requires panels to be species tested … The UK Timber Trade Federation decided in March 2017 to make it mandatory for all their members to get wooden panels from outside the EU independently tested to verify what species they are …
Risk profiles: New free tools for legal timber sourcing … NEPCon has published the first four in a series of free, user-friendly Forestry Risk Profiles. Each covering one country, the profiles include information helping companies to assess and address …
Tackling FSC fraud: will the Online Claims Platform fail or fly? … As the FSC system grows, so does the potential for false claims and labels. FSC’s answer is the Online Claims Platform (OCP), a system enabling users to record and confirm their FSC …
New FSC CoC Standard – Do you know the changes? … FSC has published a revised version of its Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification Standard (FSC-STD-40-004 V3-0), after more than two years of development and several public consultations. This article …
Lithuania first in Baltics to receive FSC™ Ecosystems Services certificate … With all its forest FSC certified, Lithuania’s State Forest Enterprise has used Ecosystems Services certification to go one step further, turning a large forest area into a haven …
Ukraine invasion: A third of the world’s sustainable timber banned or sanctioned … The EU ban on timber exports from Russia and Belarus is a severe blow to the global market for sustainable timber and biomass. Businesses and governments will face …
Wine tourism: making journeys through vineyards more sustainable … A visit to wineries, a variety of sips during the wine tasting while diving deeper into the world of viticulture. For decades, wine tourism has been a significant element of the wine …
Preferred by Nature unveils a new version of the standard on sustainable travel … Sustainability is a paramount hallmark for the travel sector. Tourism businesses need a good set of guiding principles that can help provide conscious travellers with …
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, …
KVPL rubber plantations receive first Sustainability Framework Certificate … Sri Lankan Tea and Rubber Plantations Company Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL) this week received the first Sustainability Framework …
How has FSC been doing on-ground around the world? … Nearly thirty years after its inception, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has marked its name in around 100 countries across the …
How Maersk is working towards net-zero emissions by 2040 … International shipping supports the majority of global trade. While it needs to keep up with the increasing demand for global goods, there is a dire call for the sector to cut down its emissions. …
“Rice consumption patterns are shifting”: An interview with Catur Utami Dewi … An expert, with two decades of working in sustainable agriculture, inclusive markets and food systems, talks about the challenges and the way forward for the global rice …