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Comparative analysis of certification schemes in the EU bioeconomy: sustainability, assurance, and governance requirements
Comparative analysis of certification schemes in the EU bioeconomy: sustainability, assurance, and governance requirements
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European Commission

The HARMONITOR project, funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe, works to strengthen circular bio-based systems that can reverse climate change, restore biodiversity, a...

The HARMONITOR project, funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe, works to strengthen circular bio-based systems that can reverse climate change, restore biodiversity, a...

Sample_PEFC risk assessment Estonia_Nov25
PEFC
Risk Assessment - Estonia
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This document will guide on how to develop and structure your own company-specific risk assessment for Estonia.

This document will guide on how to develop and structure your own company-specific risk assessment for Estonia.

FSC™ Regulatory Module Sample Procedures for Chain of Custody Certificate Holders
FSC FSC Regulatory Module
FSC™ Regulatory Module Sample Procedures for Chain of Custody Certificate Holders
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You may use this document for inspiration on how to develop and structure your own company-specific Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC) Regulatory Module procedures. Please be aware...

You may use this document for inspiration on how to develop and structure your own company-specific Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC) Regulatory Module procedures. Please be aware...

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PEFC Forest Management
The Pan African Forest Certification Congo Basin- Sustainable Forest Management certification
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An infosheet covering information on the Pan African Forest Certification Congo Basin- Sustainable Forest Management certification.

An infosheet covering information on the Pan African Forest Certification Congo Basin- Sustainable Forest Management certification.

PEFC RED III Implementation outline
PEFC
PEFC RED III implementation outline
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This document outlines all you need to know about the PEFC EU RED Bridging Document (RED III) implementation, including scope, key actions and main sustainability requirements. ...

This document outlines all you need to know about the PEFC EU RED Bridging Document (RED III) implementation, including scope, key actions and main sustainability requirements. ...

SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Certification info sheet
Sustainable Forestry Initiative-SFI
SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Certification info sheet
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Urban forests such as parks, street trees, campuses, and other green spaces are increasingly recognized as critical infrastructure for climate resilience, biodiversity and human w...

Urban forests such as parks, street trees, campuses, and other green spaces are increasingly recognized as critical infrastructure for climate resilience, biodiversity and human w...

Policy brief-Sourcing from ‘Low Risk’ countries-3Jun25
Policy brief: Sourcing from ‘Low Risk’ countries: A closer look at Operator’s simplified due diligence obligations
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Preferred by Nature

This Policy Brief seeks to clarify obligations, and provide some guidance, to Operators when sourcing from countries benchmarked as low risk by the European Commission. ...

This Policy Brief seeks to clarify obligations, and provide some guidance, to Operators when sourcing from countries benchmarked as low risk by the European Commission. ...

Chain of Custody   of Forest and Tree  Based Products and  Related Standards –  Guidance for Use
PEFC PEFC Chain of Custody PEFC Forest Management
PEFC Chain of Custody and Forest and Tree based products Guidance use
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PEFC

(PEFC GD 2001:2022 Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree-Based Products – Guidance for use)This guidance document explains, clarifies, and interprets PEFC ST 2002:2020, Chain of Cu...

(PEFC GD 2001:2022 Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree-Based Products – Guidance for use)This guidance document explains, clarifies, and interprets PEFC ST 2002:2020, Chain of Cu...

FSC Directive on Chain of Custody Certification
FSC Chain of Custody
FSC Chain of Custody Directive
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Forest Stewardship Council

(FSC-DIR-40-004)Note that the guidance included in FSC directives is mandatory. You need to follow them in order to ensure system compliance.

(FSC-DIR-40-004)Note that the guidance included in FSC directives is mandatory. You need to follow them in order to ensure system compliance.

PEFC EUDR DDS info sheet_12Mar25-ENG
PEFC
PEFC EUDR Due Diligence System (DDS) info sheet
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The PEFC EUDR DDS is a voluntary module standard designed to support PEFC Chain of Custody certified organisations in demonstrating alignment with the EUDR. This service helps dem...

The PEFC EUDR DDS is a voluntary module standard designed to support PEFC Chain of Custody certified organisations in demonstrating alignment with the EUDR. This service helps dem...

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Preferred by Nature Certification
Closer-to-Nature Forest Management Standard
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Preferred by Nature

Join the consultation! The purpose of this standard is to serve as an add-on for Closer-to-Nature Forest Management in conjunction with FSC, PEFC, and PBN certifications. The fir...

Join the consultation! The purpose of this standard is to serve as an add-on for Closer-to-Nature Forest Management in conjunction with FSC, PEFC, and PBN certifications. The fir...

Policy brief: Know your size class to  understand your obligations  under the EUDR
Policy brief: Know your size class to understand your obligations under the EUDR
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Preferred by Nature

Big or small, does your company’s size impact your EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) obligations? We have put together a technical brief to clarify how the EUDR applies to busine...

Big or small, does your company’s size impact your EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) obligations? We have put together a technical brief to clarify how the EUDR applies to busine...

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