New reports: green buying still on the rise … Responsible business pays off: Two recent reports confirm that green consumerism is still growing across the Northern Hemisphere, even in the face of the global economic …
Closing the gaps on illegal timber trade … Despite the introduction of the European Timber Regulation (EUTR) and increased monitoring and policing efforts, the EU remains one of the largest markets for the global trade in illegal …
The challenge Companies are increasingly required to source their raw materials responsibly, both from market and regulatory frameworks. Better understanding supply chains and product's journey often includes identifying where raw materials are produced. …
FAO un Preferred by Nature ierosina standartizētu ģeogrāfiskās atrašanās vietas datu protokolu pārredzamu piegādes ķēžu nodrošināšanai … Lai cīnītos pret atmežošanu un uzlabotu globālo uzraudzību un piegādes ķēdes izsekojamību, Preferred by Nature un …
Rice is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population. Over in Indonesia, rice is one of the most important agricultural crops. Nearly 60% of the country’s total rice production comes from Java alone. However, producing this popular food …
Despite strong efforts to raise barriers against the flow of illegal timber, the EU remain a significant destination for the global trade in illegally harvested wood. With the support of the EU LIFE Programme, stakeholders in Italy, France, Belgium, …
This report explains issues when considering sustainability reports. It also includes examples from the Palm Oil sector and global best practices. Free to …
HARMONITOR: Improving clarity on sustainability certification schemes in Europe … In the current landscape where sustainability is a critical global concern, the European Union's HARMONITOR project represents a significant step towards improving the …
Preferred by Nature is now an ISEAL Community Member … Joining as an ISEAL Community Member, Preferred by Nature is integrating our comprehensive sustainability efforts into a wide-reaching network fostered by ISEAL, the global membership organisation for …
Why is sustainability required in the rubber industry? … Natural rubber is a widely used commodity found in countless essential products. Since rubber is a renewable resource, it is becoming increasingly important to produce and process sustainably due to …
P&C review … During a side event held on Monday, the status of the review process for the FSC global Principles and Criteria (P&C) was presented The P&C form the overall framework for all FSC forest management certification …
Kimberly-Clark FSC … Kimberly-Clark, well-known tissue maker and producer of global brands such as Kleenex, Scott and Huggies, has released a revised fiber procurement policy that sets clear preference for FSC-certified …
Anna's role involves supporting a range of administrative tasks relating to managing certification services for travel businesses. She also supports the development and maintenance of operational policies, procedures, guidelines, tools and other resources …
Ukraine invasion: A third of the world’s sustainable timber banned or sanctioned … The EU ban on timber exports from Russia and Belarus is a severe blow to the global market for sustainable timber and biomass. Businesses and governments will face …
SBP certified rubber wood to generate new jobs in Ivory Coast … As the global appetite for wood chips and pellets receives a boost from green transitioning, critics of the biomass industry are casting doubt on its sustainability. In Ivory Coast, a small …
To contribute to reducing land-based emissions and increasing forest carbon sequestration in Vietnam through reduction of deforestation, natural forest degradation and poor timber plantation management practices, USAID Vietnam initiated and implement the …
Kaushik has extensive management experience in the corporate sector spanning over more than two decades in research, sustainability and certification management programs. He holds a Master of Science degree in Agriculture (Agricultural Biotechnology) and …
Two Leading Providers of Sustainability Certification Services, NEPCon and RA-Cert, Join Forces … October 1 marks the official joining of RA-Cert with NEPCon to unify their credible sustainability certification services at a global scale, engage widely …
FSC Principles & Criteria review: for better or for worse? … The fundamental principles for good forest management, the global Principles & Criteria (P&C) were heavily debated among FSC’s members over the weekend. A key issue of concern was whether they …
Massive media coverage of EU ambassadors’ visit signals policy shift on sustainable rice in Indonesia … Preferred by Nature’s Low Carbon Rice Project grabbed national headlines in Indonesia as it facilitated the European Union ambassadors’ visit to …