… to the region’s consumption volumes and deforestation risk: timber, rubber, soy, palm oil, coffee, cocoa and … to meet EUDR requirements. It supports companies with due diligence and risk assessment procedures tailored for …
"We’re not here to sell certificates. We’re here to create change." … PEOPLE OF NEPCON. The demand for certification will not disappear sometime soon. Luckily, there is a market for quality services, says Michael Jakobsen, NEPCon Regional Director for …
NGO: European firms importing illegal Myanmar timber through ‘back door’ … Myanmar teak worth 1 Million USD has been smuggled into the EU via a timber firm in Croatia, according to an investigation by the Environmental Investigation Agency …
Five changes you should know in the Rainforest Alliance’s new agriculture programme … In June 2020, the Rainforest Alliance published its 2020 Certification Programme that includes the release of their new Sustainable Agriculture Standard . Other …
Tetra Pak: A road map from sustainable sourcing to a more circular economy … Only 9 per cent of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled. The plastic waste problem, especially packaging waste – must be addressed for a more sustainable future. …
Preferred by Nature strengthens its carbon management programme with new support services … Preferred by Nature has introduced enhancements to its carbon management programme to better support businesses looking to make a positive climate impact across …
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 …
New tool makes carbon footprint certification more accessible for small business … 4 Sep 2013, London: Maderas Siero, producer of chestnut boards, has become the first company in the world to have a product carbon footprint independently verified to the …
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 …
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 …