FSC Controlled Wood requirements updated to better comply with the EU Timber Regulation … FSC changed its requirements on the use of risk assessments for illegally harvested wood for sourcing Controlled Wood on 30 June 2017. This article describes what …
Asian participants enhance knowledge and gain new experience at FSC Training courses … Participants at the NEPCon FSC Expert Training courses held in May in Kuala Lumpur found the session well-structured and rich in …
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 …
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 …
Global Forest Risk Assessments: FSC announces 33 new countries in pipeline … FSC’s ambitious project to map the global risk of unacceptable forest activities has reached a new milestone. With the first 20 countries almost completed, FSC now continues with …
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 overview of the Malaysian timber trade and offer insights …
The 2017 SAN Standard sets to curb deforestation and promote climate-smart agriculture … The Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) and the Rainforest Alliance (RA) have recently launched a revised agriculture certification standard. The Standard raises …
Ex-FSC head: ‘You can’t run a global NGO on ideals alone’ … The man who rescued the Forest Stewardship Council from collapse warns that ideals alone won’t keep it alive. Former Executive Director Heiko Liedeker says FSC must overhaul its governance, prove …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Production area vs supply chain: Decoding EUDR requirements for risk assessments … Guidance from the European Commission (EC) on the EU Deforestation Regulation has caused confusion about where stakeholders should assess risks in relation to tax, …
First global FSC Regulatory Module certificate issued to Panamerican Woods Plantations … Preferred by Nature has issued the world’s first FSC Regulatory Module certificate to Panamerican Woods Plantations. This marks a new milestone in supporting …
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 …
A British forester in Panama: Timothy Synnott on what FSC must do next … At the FSC General Assembly in Panama City, founding Executive Director Timothy Synnott reflects on three decades of certification, governance, and the need for FSC to stay focused …