This position statement outlines Preferred by Nature’s approach to voluntary sustainability certification schemes and their role in supporting responsible production and sourcing. It explains how the organisation collaborates with schemes, contributes to their development, and supports their implementation.

The document also introduces the Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework and explains how it is used for benchmarking, due diligence, and as the basis for Preferred by Nature Certification (PBNC). It clarifies how PBNC complements existing schemes and when it may be applied.