… n the Latvian forestry and timber sector. This includes auditing against the FSC Chain of Custody and FSC Forest … to avoid sourcing controversial timber. This also includes auditing against PEFC Chain of Custody standards.  … Edgars' …

Gaojun supports companies in China and abroad to meet legal requirements for harvesting, processing and trading timber.    Gaojun Zhao majored in Forest Management in Zhejiang Agriculture & Forestry University. After graduating, he began his career in a …

… gap analysis of client sustainability systems, supply chain engagement (including the development and … providing advisory services to businesses in the biomass, timber, palm oil, textiles, soy, beef and other natural … (SBP) certification audits, as well as delivering EU Timber Regulation due diligence services in Latvia and …

… France and Italy, Leticia provides Forest Management and Chain of Custody auditing services directly to customers in … she is involved in international projects within timber legality and certification, where she takes advisory … Nacionales). … Leticia Calvo Vialettes is an experienced Timber Legality and Certification Expert with multiple …

… and regulatory frameworks. Better understanding supply chains and product's journey often includes identifying … for many products, the relevant raw materials (e.g. timber, crops) will have been produced in multiple distinct … from different sources needs to be aggregated along supply chains, to appropriately reflect the physical transformation …

… provision of the Forest Stewardship Council TM (FSC TM ) Chain of Custody (CoC), FSC Controlled Wood (CW), PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) and Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) … support services to a portfolio of clients in the Estonian timber sector and beyond. … Igor upholds Preferred by …

… freely available to, those who need it to evaluate risk in timber product supply chains. …

… with validation activities and risk assessments.  In his auditing role, Levin performs desk and on-site verification audits against established standards and conducts … comprehensive factory, mill, and forest/farm verification audits, ensuring organisations adhere to their internal and …

… and in state forest management. Michael acts as the Timber Commodity Lead for Preferred by Nature, representing … the widespread adoption of sustainable practices in timber production landscapes and supply chains.  With extensive experience in the timber sector, …

… Right from her childhood, she has always been surrounded by wood - largely contributed by her family being involved in the lumber yard/timber … merchant.  … As a Traceability Auditor in Preferred by Nature, Nina is involved in conducting audits against the …

… enhances rubber traceability for sustainable supply chains ( English ) November:  Deforestation: Geospatial Data … April: Ukraine Invasion: A Third Of The World’s Sustainable Timber Banned Or Sanctioned ( English , Spanish ) January: … ( English , Spanish ) March:  How blockchain is placing one timber trader ahead of the curve ( English , Spanish ) …

… As a Forestry Supply Chain Specialist at Preferred by Nature, Liam ensures that … optimising operations for multinational corporations in the timber industry. As a forestry supply chain specialist at Preferred by Nature, he ensures that …

… NGOs and over time, he became more involved in the timber, biomass, rubber, furniture, pulp and paper and … sectors as well as certification schemes, auditing, supply chain, local and international forest laws and regulations, … of field visits to the mills to audit Forest management and Chain-of-Custody requirements and provide training to ensure …

… Following his studies in International Timber Trade, Arnout worked at different timber companies. He also studied and/or worked in Norway, … their role is becoming increasingly important. … As Supply Chain Specialist, Arnout is responsible for auditing and …

… guide for companies who are EUTR beginners   The European Timber Regulation (EUTR) aims to stop the trade of illegal timber through banning placing illegally harvested timber on … EUTR.   Collect information about your products and supply chain   This may include documentation such as harvest …

… Carmen works coordinating FSC &PEFC Chain of Custody certification in Spain, and helping … FSC & PEFC certification to private forestland owners and timber industry companies and helped them with the … by Nature in 2016. … Carmen works coordinating FSC &PEFC Chain of Custody certification in Spain, and helping …

Ria has over 10 years of experience working with international environmental NGOs and research institutions, with a focus on sustainability and climate change. She holds an MSc in Rural Sociology and a BSc in Community Development and Communication …

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… affecting all of us and our shared future.    The European Timber Regulation (EUTR) has been put in to force to fight … products and awareness is on the rise. Mapping your supply chain and managing risks of sourcing illegal material as … doing so, you are contributing to legal and sustainable timber trade globally.   Do not break the law . Since 2013, …

… organisation in all sectors with a key focus on certified timber and paper supply chains.  Charles is the eyes and ears and a key influencer …