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Preferred by Nature Certification – Stakeholder consultation on the Sustainability Framework & other programme standards
Preferred by Nature Certification — what’s it all about and why should you care?
The Preferred by Nature Certification is built on a set of standards that help organisations improve their sustainability and regulatory performance. At its core is the Sustainability Framework — a globally applicable, risk-based, and outcome-focused set of principles and criteria. It supports responsible practices across commodities, regions, and operation sizes, and is aligned with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Described as a “Swiss Army Knife to sustainability,” the Framework is a versatile tool that helps organisations address a wide range of environmental, social, and governance challenges. We regularly update it to reflect real-world experience, stakeholder input, and global sustainability trends.
Have your say on the future of the Preferred by Nature Certification
Preferred by Nature is proposing revisions to the Sustainability Framework and other Standards used in the Preferred by Nature Certification (PBNC) programme.
These updates reflect lessons learned from practical implementation, stakeholder engagement, and evolving global sustainability and regulatory trends.
Now, we want to hear from you.
What to review
We have revised all documents within the Preferred by Nature Certification programme.
For this consultation, we primarily seek stakeholder input on the revised Sustainability Framework and related sustainability requirements. However, we also welcome comments and suggestions on all system Standards included in the programme.
The following documents contain sustainability-related requirements and are available for review:
Other system Standards of the PBNC programme, also open for comments:
We invite stakeholders to provide feedback on any or all of these documents.
Why your input matters
Your expertise and perspective are essential to ensure the Framework and related Standards remains relevant, robust, and effective.
By sharing your feedback, you help shape a transparent, inclusive, and practical standard that supports sustainability progress worldwide.
How to get involved?
Review the documents
For changes to the Sustainability Framework, see: Overview of Changes
Access all other documents via the links above.
Join our live webinar
1 October 2025 at 09:00 or 13:00 CET
Learn more about the revised Framework and ask questions directly to our team.
>> Register here
- Submit your feedback
Use our Survey to share your thoughts and suggestions by Monday, 10 November 2025.
The survey allows for detailed input on the Sustainability Framework and comments on all other Standards.
>> Take the Survey
What happens next?
All feedback will be carefully reviewed. We will publish a summary of the input received and our responses on this website. Individual responses will remain confidential.
This consultation follows ISEAL’s best practices and reflects our commitment to transparent, multi-stakeholder engagement.
Learn more about the Sustainability Framework
Discover how the Sustainability Framework underpins the Preferred by Nature Certification.
Explore more with PBN+ modules
Looking to go further with sustainability?
Preferred by Nature has developed PBN+ modules — additional standards that build on the Sustainability Framework with extra requirements for specific topics.
These modules help organisations address key sustainability challenges in greater depth. The current PBN+ modules include:
We encourage you to explore these modules on their dedicated webpages and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback helps us ensure these tools are practical, relevant, and impactful.
Thank you for your support and collaboration in improving sustainability standards for everyone.
If you have any questions, please contact us at csloth@preferredbynature.org.
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