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- Despre certificare
- Optiuni de certificare
- Beneficiile certificarii
- Organizatii certificate
- Comparatie cu alte standarde
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Despre certificare
Indiferent daca sunteti silvicultor sau fermier la scara mica, ori o companie internationala care achizitioneaza materii prime la nivel global, certificarea Preferred by Nature ofera o baza solida pentru eforturile voastre in domeniul sustenabilitatii.
Un element central al certificarii Preferred by Nature este Cadrul de Sustenabilitate, care ofera o interpretare cuprinzatoare a conceptului de sustenabilitate.
Certificarea Preferred by Nature se concentreaza pe performanta si adaptabilitate. Printr-o abordare bazata pe evaluarea riscurilor, oferim certificare pentru toate tipurile de companii si administratori de terenuri. Certificarea se bazeaza pe mai multe scheme internationale de sustenabilitate existente si este aliniata cu aspectele relevante ale Obiectivelor de Dezvoltare Durabila (SDG) ale ONU si ale Regulamentului UE privind defrisarile (EUDR).
Pentru companiile care doresc sa isi imbunatateasca raportarea privind aspectele de mediu, sociale si de guvernanta (ESG), certificarea Preferred by Nature reprezinta un instrument valoros. Aceasta a fost dezvoltata pentru a acoperi o gama larga de teme esentiale legate de sustenabilitate, contribuind la o raportare ESG completa si credibila.
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Optiuni de certificare

Atentie pentru lucratorii din silvicultura, agricultura, companiile din lantul de aprovizionare sau cei implicati in productie si procesare! Obtinerea certificarii Preferred by Nature va ajuta sa va atingeti obiectivele de sustenabilitate. Actualizam constant propriul nostru Cadru de Sustenabilitate prin comparatii cu standarde internationale de top. Acest proces ne ajuta sa identificam diferentele si sa elaboram ghiduri pentru companiile care sunt deja certificate in cadrul altor programe de sustenabilitate.
Accesati rezultatele comparatiei
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- Certificarea pentru manageri de paduri si ferme (inclusiv optiuni suplimentare pentru certificari in silvicultura/agricultura)
- Certificarea Lantului de Custodie
- Certificarea pentru Sistemul de Due Diligence
Beneficiile Certificarii Preferred by Nature
1. Cadru cuprinzator pentru practici de sustenabilitate, incluzand si aspecte climatice
- Cerinte clare, bazate pe performanta
- Aliniaza cerintele existente de sustenabilitate pentru diverse produse
- Abordare bazata pe risc, cu accent pe aspectele esentiale pentru fiecare produs si lant de aprovizionare
- Implementare credibila, transparenta si impartiala
2. Standard flexibil, integrat si orientat spre rezultate
- Aplicabil in silvicultura, agricultura si alte sectoare la nivel global, folosit in certificarea utilizarii terenurilor si in due diligence
- Potrivit pentru toate dimensiunile, tipurile de produse si nivelurile din lantul de aprovizionare (administratori de terenuri, producatori, fabrici, mori, procesatori, comercianti, producatori, branduri, retaileri)
- Se adapteaza pietelor emergente si cerintelor de reglementare noi, cum ar fi Regulamentul UE privind defrisarile
- Acopera toate aspectele esentiale ale sustenabilitatii, inclusiv cerinte solide pentru due diligence si integrarea criteriilor ESG
- Combina aspectele traditionale ale sustenabilitatii cu cele legate de clima, pentru o abordare holistica
3. Valorifica sinergiile cu alte scheme de certificare
- Comparat cu standarde internationale majore din silvicultura si agricultura, precum Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) Forest Management Standard si Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard: Farm Requirements
- Poate fi aplicat ca extensie la certificari existente, cu efort suplimentar minim
- Integreaza componente lipsa in auditurile obisnuite, maximizand eficienta si reducand costurile
4. Aliniere cu Regulamentul UE privind defrisarile
- Include 46 de indicatori legati de conformitatea cu EUDR, sprijinind evaluarile de risc cerute de regulament
- Ofera certificat pentru alinierea la indicatorii EUDR din cadrul de sustenabilitate
- Certificare pe baza unor indicatori specifici din cadrul de sustenabilitate: legalitate, defrisari si degradarea padurilor
- Sprijina procesul decizional pentru operatori si alti actori din lantul de aprovizionare
- Asigura incluziunea si sprijinul micilor producatori
- Ofera instrumente suplimentare, precum Sourcing Hub si trusa de Due Diligence (cartografierea lantului de aprovizionare, evaluarea riscurilor)
5. Comunicarea eforturilor de sustenabilitate si de reducere a emisiilor de carbon folosind eticheta Preferred by Nature
- Confirma excelenta in sustenabilitate
- Poate fi folosita in lanturile de aprovizionare si pe produsele finale, in functie de conditiile indeplinite
- Simbolizeaza angajamentul fata de oameni, natura si clima
Organizatii certificate
Acest program cuprinzator ofera organizatiilor un mod de a comunica progresul in sustenabilitate si de a obtine recunoastere. Organizatiile au flexibilitatea de a aplica programul fie pe lanturi de aprovizionare specifice, fie pe intreaga activitate. Declaratiile disponibile pot fi adaptate in functie de nivelul angajamentului.
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Intrumentele de Due Diligence Preferred by Nature
Instrumentele de Due Diligence create de Preferred by Nature sunt o resursa gratuita, open-source, conceputa pentru a ajuta companiile sa respecte cerintele EUDR. De la conformitatea cu cerintele privind lipsa defrisarilor pana la evaluarea riscurilor, astfel oferim instrumentele necesare pentru a pune in practica dezvoltarea si implementarea unui sistem de due diligence pentru lanturile de aprovizionare cu produse forestiere si agricole.
Certificarea Preferred by Nature sprijina indivizii si organizatiile in promovarea schimbarii pozitive catre un viitor sustenabil.
Preferred by Nature a dezvoltat un cadru care include un set universal de principii si criterii bazate pe performanta, ce abordeaza aspectele esentiale ale sustenabilitatii pentru diverse produse si lanturi de aprovizionare.
Cadrul de Sustenabilitate, care reprezinta standardul normativ principal al programului, este construit pe baza a zeci de ani de experienta in cartografierea lanturilor de aprovizionare, colaborarea cu administratori de terenuri si evaluarea riscurilor la nivel global. Poate fi utilizat de administratori de terenuri, retaileri si orice actor din lantul de aprovizionare.
Certificarea Preferred by Nature este aliniata si cu standardele emergente de raportare ESG (mediu, social si guvernanta), ceea ce o face o resursa valoroasa pentru indivizii si organizatiile care se angajeaza in practici ESG responsabile.
Certificarea va ofera cunostinte, instrumente si resurse pentru a construi un viitor sustenabil, de la reducerea emisiilor de carbon pana la promovarea responsabilitatii sociale si protejarea naturii.
Lucrati cu noi
Cu sprijinul echipei noastre dedicate, veti putea crea un plan pentru parcursul vostru in sustenabilitate, lua decizii informate si avea un impact pozitiv asupra oamenilor, naturii si climei.
Obtineti certificarea Preferred by Nature si jucati un rol activ in construirea unui viitor mai bun!
Eticheta Preferred by Nature
Eticheta Preferred by Nature este modalitatea prin care puteti demonstra angajamentul organizatiei fata de practici sustenabile. Ea semnifica faptul ca produsele sustin gestionarea responsabila a fermelor sau padurilor, cu respect pentru oameni, natura si clima.
Descoperiti potentialul etichetei
1. Utilizarea etichetei de catre silvicultori si fermieri certificati: Organizatiile certificate pot folosi eticheta pentru a comunica statutul lor de certificare. Aceasta poate fi afisata pe canalele de comunicare, confirmand statutul obtinut.
2. Utilizarea etichetei in legatura cu produsele finale: Organizatiile care doresc sa foloseasca eticheta pe produsele finale trebuie sa fie certificate conform Cadrului de Sustenabilitate si, de asemenea:
- Sa gestioneze amprenta de carbon: Aceasta presupune masurarea amprentei de carbon a produsului si un plan transparent pentru reducerea acesteia. Este necesara conformitatea cu Standardul Preferred by Nature pentru Managementul Amprentei de Carbon.
- Sa asigure un impact pozitiv: Sa contribuie financiar la proiecte care promoveaza impactul pozitiv asupra climei si biodiversitatii, generand beneficii reale pentru oameni, natura si clima. Exista mai multe optiuni disponibile, detaliate in Politica de Utilizare a Siglei Preferred by Nature.
3. Pentru segregare: Organizatiile implicate in productie, procesare sau comert cu produse care nu sunt finale pot folosi sigla pentru scopuri de segregare. Aceasta metoda ajuta la identificarea produselor certificate pe parcursul lantului de aprovizionare.
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Standards overview
PBN-01 Cadrul de Sustenabilitate
Contine principiile, criteriile si indicatorii pentru sustenabilitate, inclusiv indicatori pentru certificarea fermelor/padurilor si indicatori relevanti pentru unitatile de procesare. Poate fi utilizat in forma sa generica sau adaptata pentru anumite tipuri de produse (se vor dezvolta adaptari specifice acolo unde este necesar). Un subset al Cadrului de Sustenabilitate se aplica entitatilor care detin certificare pentru Lantul de Custodie, cum ar fi unitatile de procesare, productie si comerciantii. Cerintele se concentreaza pe drepturile lucratorilor si sanatatea si securitatea in lantul valoric. (Descarcati)
PBN-02 Certintele Sistemului
Cerintele pentru organizatiile care solicita certificarea Preferred by Nature. Standardul are ca scop stabilirea cerintelor pentru sistemele de gestionare, pentru a asigura implementarea corecta a cerintelor de certificare Preferred by Nature. (Descarcati)
PBN-03 Cerintele privind gestionarea lantului de aprovizionare si Due Diligence
Include cerinte pentru entitatile care solicita certificarea folosind o abordare de tip due diligence, pentru a asigura un risc redus de incalcari ale cerintelor din Cadrul de Sustenabilitate (sau cerintelor de reglementare) in lanturile de aprovizionare ale produselor si la sursa materiei prime. (Descarcati)
PBN-04 Politica privind Folosirea Etichetelor
Cerintele pentru companiile care folosesc eticheta de certificare Preferred by Nature. Include si cerintele legate de compensarea impactului asupra climei. (Descarcati)
PBN-05 Standardul privind Lantul de Custodie si Trasabilitate
Standard generic pentru Lantul de Custodie, care descrie cerintele pentru modelele de Lant de Custodie acceptate in cadrul certificarii Preferred by Nature. (Descarcati)
PBN-09 Termeni si Definitii
Document esential care ofera explicatii detaliate pentru termenii si definitiile utilizate in documentele programului de certificare Preferred by Nature. (Descarcati)
PBN-13 Indicatori in conformitate cu EUDR
Subset al cerintelor PBN-01, care include indicatorii relevanti pentru respectarea obligatiilor privind defrisarile si legalitatea conform Regulamentului UE privind defrisarile. Acesti indicatori sunt utilizati pentru evaluarea companiilor in cadrul „Scopului de reglementare”. (Descarcati)
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Preferred by Nature Certification - FAQs
This FAQ provides answers to commonly asked questions from clients and stakeholders about the Preferred by Nature Certification system. Note: The English version of this document ...
This FAQ provides answers to commonly asked questions from clients and stakeholders about the Preferred by Nature Certification system. Note: The English version of this document ...

Preferred by Nature Certification Info Sheet
Discover the Preferred by Nature Certification – a practical and comprehensive tool designed to help your organisation meet and beat sustainability goals, regardless of your produ...
Discover the Preferred by Nature Certification – a practical and comprehensive tool designed to help your organisation meet and beat sustainability goals, regardless of your produ...

Preferred by Nature Certification Service Guide
Learn about the Preferred by Nature Certification process, including the certification procedure, cost structure, permissible trademarks and claims, confidentiality and impartiali...
Learn about the Preferred by Nature Certification process, including the certification procedure, cost structure, permissible trademarks and claims, confidentiality and impartiali...

Preferred by Nature Certification - Governance system
The document outlines the governance structure, detailing the roles and responsibilities for the maintenance and implementation of the Preferred by Nature Certification programme ...
The document outlines the governance structure, detailing the roles and responsibilities for the maintenance and implementation of the Preferred by Nature Certification programme ...

Preferred by Nature Certification for land managers
Whether you aim to strengthen legal compliance, amplify existing certifications or broaden your certification scope, Preferred by Nature Certification is the answer. Tailored to c...
Whether you aim to strengthen legal compliance, amplify existing certifications or broaden your certification scope, Preferred by Nature Certification is the answer. Tailored to c...

Preferred by Nature Certification - Certification scheme benchmarking procedure
This document outlines our benchmarking approach and process related to the Sustainability Framework, serving as a guide for Preferred by Nature’s staff and stakeholders. ...
This document outlines our benchmarking approach and process related to the Sustainability Framework, serving as a guide for Preferred by Nature’s staff and stakeholders. ...

Preferred by Nature Certification - Certification Rules V1.0
This document provides detailed information about how the programme operates for any interested stakeholder. It is mainly used as internal guidance for Preferred by Nature staff, ...
This document provides detailed information about how the programme operates for any interested stakeholder. It is mainly used as internal guidance for Preferred by Nature staff, ...

Standard development and revision process
This procedure explains the process for developing, reviewing and revising of all normative standards under the Preferred by Nature Certification (PBNC) programme. The scope of th...
This procedure explains the process for developing, reviewing and revising of all normative standards under the Preferred by Nature Certification (PBNC) programme. The scope of th...

Synopsis of changes in the Sustainability Framework v1.5
The updates made to the Sustainability Framework are limited to indicators related to EUDR alignment in Version 1.4; the sustainability indicators remain unchanged. The purpose of...
The updates made to the Sustainability Framework are limited to indicators related to EUDR alignment in Version 1.4; the sustainability indicators remain unchanged. The purpose of...
Benchmarking summaries

Benchmarking summary & add-on indicators: Sustainability Framework & Forest Stewardship Council Forest Management Standard
This document encapsulates the benchmark findings, facilitating comparison with the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) standards for forest management. It also considers FSC Regul...
This document encapsulates the benchmark findings, facilitating comparison with the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) standards for forest management. It also considers FSC Regul...

Benchmarking summary & add-on indicators: Sustainability Framework & Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Standard
By comparing the FSC CoC Standard with our own Sustainability Framework, we have identified additional indicators to propel your sustainability efforts forward with the Preferred ...
By comparing the FSC CoC Standard with our own Sustainability Framework, we have identified additional indicators to propel your sustainability efforts forward with the Preferred ...

Benchmarking summary & add-on indicators: Sustainability Framework & Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard
This document provides a summary of benchmark results for comparison with the Rainforest Alliance's Sustainable Agriculture Standard. It encompasses a concise overview of benchmar...
This document provides a summary of benchmark results for comparison with the Rainforest Alliance's Sustainable Agriculture Standard. It encompasses a concise overview of benchmar...
Meeting the EUDR requirements

16 actions to conform with the EU Deforestation Regulation
This document outlines actions that farmers and foresters can take to conform with the EU Deforestation Regulation.
This document outlines actions that farmers and foresters can take to conform with the EU Deforestation Regulation.

EUDR Service Info Sheet
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) prohibits products and commodities linked with deforestation and forest degradation from being imported into the EU market or exported from ...
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) prohibits products and commodities linked with deforestation and forest degradation from being imported into the EU market or exported from ...

Preferred by Nature Certification - EU Deforestation Regulation aligned Indicators
To address the EUDR requirements, for agricultural commodities and wood products respectively, we have benchmarked the 157 indicators included in our Sustainability Framework with...
To address the EUDR requirements, for agricultural commodities and wood products respectively, we have benchmarked the 157 indicators included in our Sustainability Framework with...
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Preferred by Nature Certification Seal Use
Discover how the Hummingbird Seal can be used for on-product labelling, segregation marking and promotion, offering a comprehensive framework for driving positive change and eleva...
Discover how the Hummingbird Seal can be used for on-product labelling, segregation marking and promotion, offering a comprehensive framework for driving positive change and eleva...

Preferred by Nature Seal Use Policy V1.0
This Policy regulates the conditions for using the Preferred by Nature Seal (the Seal) under the Preferred by Nature Certification for verified organisations. Verified organisatio...
This Policy regulates the conditions for using the Preferred by Nature Seal (the Seal) under the Preferred by Nature Certification for verified organisations. Verified organisatio...

Preferred by Nature Seal Graphic Guidelines
The guidelines explain graphical rules for Sustainability Framework verified organisations who may use Preferred by Nature's hummingbird seal in their product packaging or promoti...
The guidelines explain graphical rules for Sustainability Framework verified organisations who may use Preferred by Nature's hummingbird seal in their product packaging or promoti...
Standards

Sustainability Framework Standard V1.5
The Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework has been revised to provide a single framework for defining and benchmarking sustainability that can be used across different comm...
The Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework has been revised to provide a single framework for defining and benchmarking sustainability that can be used across different comm...

Preferred by Nature Certification - EU Deforestation Regulation aligned Indicators
To address the EUDR requirements, for agricultural commodities and wood products respectively, we have benchmarked the 157 indicators included in our Sustainability Framework with...
To address the EUDR requirements, for agricultural commodities and wood products respectively, we have benchmarked the 157 indicators included in our Sustainability Framework with...

Preferred by Nature Certification - System Requirements V1.4
This document is relevant to all organisations seeking Preferred by Nature Certification, encompassing both land use and supply chain sectors. It outlines the essential requiremen...
This document is relevant to all organisations seeking Preferred by Nature Certification, encompassing both land use and supply chain sectors. It outlines the essential requiremen...

Preferred by Nature Certification - Due Diligence System Requirements
This Standard sets out requirements for organisations that want to demonstrate compliance with the Sustainability Framework for specified products in their supply chains. The Stan...
This Standard sets out requirements for organisations that want to demonstrate compliance with the Sustainability Framework for specified products in their supply chains. The Stan...

Preferred by Nature Certification - Chain of Custody and Traceability Standard
This Standard applies to organisations verified by Preferred by Nature who want to make claims about the verified status of the products they sell. It has taken into account the E...
This Standard applies to organisations verified by Preferred by Nature who want to make claims about the verified status of the products they sell. It has taken into account the E...

Preferred by Nature Certification - Terms and Definitions V1.5
This document contains a list of terms and definitions used in the Preferred by Nature Certification programme.Note: The English version of this document is the official version. ...
This document contains a list of terms and definitions used in the Preferred by Nature Certification programme.Note: The English version of this document is the official version. ...

Preferred by Nature Seal Use Policy V1.0
This Policy regulates the conditions for using the Preferred by Nature Seal (the Seal) under the Preferred by Nature Certification for verified organisations. Verified organisatio...
This Policy regulates the conditions for using the Preferred by Nature Seal (the Seal) under the Preferred by Nature Certification for verified organisations. Verified organisatio...
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