… Preferred by Nature strengthens its carbon management programme with new support services … Preferred by Nature has introduced enhancements to its carbon management …
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 …
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 …
Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal phase-out for old RA-Cert clients … This phase-out is applicable to certified businesses transferred from the Rainforest Alliance Certification Unit to Preferred by Nature in …
BREAKING: New EU law on deforestation – hope for forests, a game changer for companies … The EU finally reached an agreement today on a new historic law to prevent companies from selling commodities linked with deforestation and forest degradation around …
Preferred by Nature is now an Actor for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030 … This recognition by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030 is a momentous opportunity for us to further collaborate with partners around the world to help …
Join us in Berlin to prepare European businesses for a future with the EU Deforestation Regulation … We are proud to announce our event ’Rising to the challenge - get ready for the EU Deforestation Regulation’ taking place on the 14th of June 2023 in …
EU Deforestation Regulation date marks “start gun” for companies and export countries … The much anticipated EU regulation targeting forest-risk commodities will come into force on 29 June …
Exploring ecosystem restoration via Preferred by Nature's training in the magnificent Maliau Basin … Preferred by Nature recently organised a training on ecosystem restoration and carbon initiative in the breathtaking Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia. Embark …
Seminar on the EU Deforestation Regulation: key takeaways for compliance across the supply chain … If you were not in Berlin on the 14th of June, you might have missed out on an opportunity to learn more about the forthcoming EU Deforestation Regulation, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …