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We work with businesses on all aspects of their sustainability journey

As a non-profit organisation, we are dedicated to helping the transition to sustainable practices for businesses and land managers.

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With over 30 years of experience in sustainability, our experts can support you in enhancing your sustainability journey.
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Engage in impactful training experiences through our programmes, project-specific sessions, or bespoke courses upon request.
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We can help you measure your impact through our 360° approach to sustainability

Whether you are a small-scale forester, farmer or global manufacturer sourcing commodities worldwide, the Preferred by Nature Certification offers a foundation for sustainability. 

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Our training programme delivers high quality courses on certification schemes and sustainability topics

We have organised and delivered training for thousands of public and corporate sector stakeholders within the scope of our own training programmes, in the framework of projects, and on request.

We want to inspire, motivate, build passion and competence for a sustainable future. 

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Upcoming Global Events & Training calendar

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Event title Event type Language Location Dates Status
Clone of Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza: Curso de Restauración de Ecosistemas y Proyectos de Carbono Cercedilla, Spain
Informationsdag FSC og PEFC sporbarhedscertificering Denmark
Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza: Curso de Restauración de Ecosistemas y Proyectos de Carbono Cercedilla, Spain
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Implications for the agricultural sector
EUDR and FSC Policy to Address Conversion & Remedy Framework – What will it mean for Malaysian companies? Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 -
EUDR and FSC Policy to Address Conversion & Remedy Framework – What will it mean for Malaysian companies? Sarawak, Malaysia 08 -
EUDR and FSC Policy to Address Conversion & Remedy Framework – What will it mean for Malaysian companies? Sabah, Malaysia 09 -
Complying with the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): A practical workshop for timber businesses Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam 13 -
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Business implications and compliance Shanghai, China 20 -
How Scientific Testing can support the enforcement of the EUDR? 21 -
How Scientific Testing can support companies to comply with Due Diligence requirements of the EUDR? 28 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Jurmala, Latvia 29 -
FSC Controlled Wood Expert Course Online 05 -
EUDR & the Future of Forest-risk Commodities Procurement Tokyo, Japan 12 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Medellín, Colombia 14 -
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Business implications and impact 22 -
FSC Controlled Wood Expert Course Jurmala, Latvia 26 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Concepción, Chile 02 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Beijing, China 06 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Beijing, China 06 -
Sustainability in Practice - EUDR & Carbon Footprint Management Vilnius, Lithuania 13 -
Sustainability in Practice - EUDR & Carbon Footprint Management Rīga, Latvia 15 -
Sustainability in Practice: EUDR & Carbon Footprint Management Tallinn, Estonia 16 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Jurmala, Latvia 20 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 28 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Bangalore, India 12 -
Implications of the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for the forestry sector 17 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Berlin, Germany 30 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Berlin, Germany 19 -
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Implications for the agricultural sector 20 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course China 05 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Toronto, Canada 12 -
EUDR: Understanding implications for US companies 13 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Montreal, Canada 25 -
EU Deforestation Regulation: Unpacking the latest updates and solutions 08 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Argentina 21 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Argentina 27 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Minnesota, USA 29 -
EUDR: Get ready with our overview, updates and solutions Online 17 -
FSC Controlled Wood Expert Course Jurmala, Latvia 27 -
Navigating the EUDR with practical solutions for Indonesia’s supply chain 30 -
Meeting EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements for the coffee sector Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 15 -
FSC og PEFC sporbarhedscertificering (Chain of Custody - CoC) Hørning, Denmark 28 -
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Bridging challenges and solutions Brno, Czechia 10 -
EUDR Ready: Navigating FSC & PEFC standards for a deforestation-free supply chain Online 17 -
Introduction to key aspects of the FSC and PEFC CoC certifications Hørning, Denmark 30 -
EUDR insights: Working together for responsible and deforestation-free supply chains Paris, France 15 -
Seminar om EUDR og certificeringsløsninger for træ- og papirprodukter Odense, Denmark 25 -
Seminar on EUDR and certification solutions for wood and paper products Odense, Denmark 25 -
Introduction to the Preferred by Nature's EUDR-aligned Due Diligence Toolkit Online 21 -
EU Deforestation Regulation: Exploring the latest interpretations and updates Online 30 -
EUDR: Solutions for the wood and paper industry London, United Kingdom 12 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Medellín, Colombia 18 -
Preparing for EUDR: Solutions for forest and timber sectors Osnabrück, Germany 18 -
EUDR solutions: Introduction to the FSC Regulatory Module & FSC Trace 28 -
Adapting to the EUDR: What Vietnamese businesses should know Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 02 -
EUDR updates: Preparing Thai businesses for the new regulation Bangkok, Thailand 08 -
How can certification help you comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation? 24 -
Comprendre SBP : Webinaire sur les évolutions récentes 12 -
Centrale aspekter af FSC- og PEFC CoC-certificeringerne 8362 Hørning, Denmark 21 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Shanghai, China 03 -
Understanding EUDR: Updates and solutions for Ukraine's forest-related and agricultural businesses Lviv, Ukraine 10 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Medellín, Colombia 10 -
Розуміння EUDR: оновлення та рішення для лісового, деревообробного і аграрного бізнесу України Lviv, Ukraine 10 -
Curso Experto FSC Manejo Forestal Medellín, Colombia 10 -
Clone of Curso Experto FSC Manejo Forestal Lima, Peru 10 -
Centrale aspekter af FSC™- og PEFC CoC-certificeringerne Hørning, Denmark 03 -
EUDR en la práctica: taller sobre diligencia debida e implementación Madrid, España 24 -
Learn about updates to Preferred by Nature Certification 01 -
Towards climate-resilient and biodiverse productive forests – A new vision for forestry Panama City, Panama 28 -
EUDR aktuálně. Jak se připravit na povinnosti nařízení proti odlesňování 30 -
Introducing Preferred by Nature’s Regenerative Agriculture Tool and public consultation 04 -
Presentación de la Herramienta de Agricultura Regenerativa de Preferred by Nature y proceso de consulta pública 04 -
EUDR workshop: Turning regulatory requirements into action Rotterdam, Netherlands 06 -
SRP CoC Authorized Training Course + Special SRP RiceTrace Platform Demo 10 -
SBP workshop: Understanding the standards and latest updates Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 11 -
Workshop zur EUDR: Regulatorische Anforderungen praktisch umsetzen Erfurt, Germany 13 -
EUDR workshop: Building deforestation-free supply chains Dublin, Ireland 13 -
EUDR workshop: Turning regulatory requirements into action Erfurt, Germany 13 -
International Sustainable Rice Forum 2025 Jakarta, Indonesia 17 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Berlin, Germany 18 -
EUDR workshop: Practical strategies for deforestation-free supply chains Lille, France 19 -
Conformité RDUE : Stratégies pratiques pour des chaînes d’approvisionnement sans déforestation – atelier en France Lille, France 19 -
Jak zdobyć przewagę na rynku? Dowiedz się wszystkiego o certyfikacji FSC®/PEFC i zmianach w regulacji EUDR. 20 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Jūrmala, Latvia 25 -
Kursus med fokus på afskovnings- og konverteringsfri forsyningskæder og EUDR efterlevelse Hørning, Denmark 25 -
Webinar: Certificación de Huella de Carbono y Soluciones del Programa Clima y Restauración 27 -
Nature-based Solutions: Ecosystem Restoration and Carbon Projects Training Course Cercedilla, Spain 02 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Bali, Indonesia 02 -
„ES miškų naikinimo reglamento (EUDR) įgyvendinimo aktualijos, iššūkiai ir perspektyvos“ Universiteto g. 8A, Akademija, Kauno r. sav. 04 -
SRP Standard and Performance Indicators (SPI) Authorized Training Course Treinta y Tres, Uruguay 19 -
Carbon Footprint Certification for tea and coffee farms in East Africa 20 -
SRP Assurance Scheme (AS) Authorized Training Course Treinta y Tres, Uruguay 22 -
EUDR amendments explained: Exploring the latest changes and revised obligations for Operators and Traders 28 -
Centrale aspekter af FSC™- og PEFC CoC-certificeringerne 8362 Hørning, Denmark 28 -
SRP Chain of Custody (CoC) Online Authorized Training Course 09 -
SRP Internal Management System Standard and Guidelines (IMS) Online Authorized Training Course 09 -
EUDR: Driving Nature-Positive transition 24 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Berlin, Germany 24 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Montréal, Canada 24 -
线上研讨会：欧盟尽职调查相关法规以及ＥＵＤＲ毁林分析基础工具实践 27 -
Webinar: EU Due Diligence-related Regulations and Practical application of EUDR Deforestation Analysis Foundation Tools 27 -
Preferred by Nature fait le point : Standards, Réglementations et Évolutions pour la Filière Bois  31 -
Preferred by Nature Update: Standards, Regulations and Developments for the Forest Sector 31 -
Canopy + Sustainable Issues Sharing Session 08 -
Canopy + 可持续相关议题分享 08 -
Ecosystem Restoration and Carbon Initiatives: A Practical Course in the Borneo Rainforest Sabah, Malaysia 13 -
Agriculture Sustainability & Certification in South-east Europe 18 -
Building deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains under the EUDR Hørning, Denmark 27 -
Centrale aspekter af FSC™- og PEFC CoC-certificeringerne Hørning, Denmark 03 -
Nature-based Solutions: Ecosystem Restoration and Carbon Projects Training Course Cercedilla, Spain 09 -
EUDR updates explained: Understanding the latest regulatory updates for Operators and Traders 09 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Shanghai, China 16 -
Comprendre les concepts carbone en agriculture 18 -
EUDR w praktyce – aktualne interpretacje i obowiązki dla firm oraz nowe zasady stosowania znaków towarowych FSC Online 23 -
Entwaldungsfreie Lieferketten und Umsetzung der EUDR – Seminar in Berlin Berlin, Germany 24 -
Pengukuran dan Sertifikasi Jejak Karbon 30 -
Preferred by Nature Updates: Normen, regelgeving en ontwikkelingen voor de houtsector 01 -
EUDR atnaujinimų apžvalga: ką reikia žinoti veiklos vykdytojams ir prekiautojams 01 -
Actualización de Preferred by Nature: normas, regulaciones y novedades para el sector de la madera 16 -
EUDR stále aktuálně. Jak se připravit na povinnosti nařízení proti odlesňování 25 -
Centrale aspekter af FSC™- og PEFC CoC-certificeringerne Hørning, Denmark 26 -
ยกระดับข้าวไทยสู่ตลาดโลก: เสริมศักยภาพการแข่งขันด้วย SRP 31 -
再生农业：赋能全球农食供应链，实现自然向好转型”边会 Regenerative Agriculture: Empowering Global Agri-Food Supply Chains for a Nature-Positive Transformation Beijing, China 18 -
SRP Internal Management System Standard and Guidelines (IMS) Online Authorized Training Course 22 -
SRP Chain of Custody (CoC) Online Authorized Training Course 23 -
Nueva acreditación de Rainforest Alliance en México Mexico 16 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Berlin, Germany 20 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Jūrmala, Latvia 27 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Montréal, Canada 03 -
Klar til de nye krav? Varemærkestandarder, NCR-regler og EUDR Hørning, Denmark 04 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Minneapolis, Minnesota 17 -
Ecosystem Restoration and Carbon Initiatives: An Immersive Learning Experience in the Borneo Rainforest Expert course English Sabah, Malaysia 22 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Berlin, Germany 15 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Berlin, Germany 18 -
Ecosystem Restoration and Carbon Initiatives: An Immersive Learning Experience in Cercedilla, Spain Expert course English Cercedilla, Spain 08 -

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We support businesses and affected stakeholders in complying with the EUDR

Since the proposal for this regulation was announced in November 2021, Preferred by Nature has been following the development process closely. Backed by our years of experience in timber legality and working with a range of commodities in relation to sustainable sourcing and production, we are improving and updating our range of due diligence tools and other resources to support businesses and affected stakeholders in complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

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Projects that make a difference

Smarter methods, greater impact - for people, nature and climate. Learn more about our sustainable projects.

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Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs)

Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs) is a collaborative, landscape-scale initiative that brings together farmers, businesses, publ...

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From rice fields to farmer influence: increasing civic and economic space for farmers in Java's...

The project "From Rice Fields to Farmer Influence: Increasing Civic and Economic Space for Farmers in Java's Rice Heartland" aims ...

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Introducing climate-smart cocoa farming among smallholders for ecosystem-based adaptation in La...

Preferred by Nature has partnered with Rikolto Indonesia to implement the project ”Introducing climate-smart cocoa farming among s...

Raising the social and environmental bar for sustainable cocoa production in West Africa
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Raising the social and environmental bar for sustainable cocoa production in West Africa

West Africa produces around 70% of the world’s cocoa. Ghana, the second-largest producer, contributes 20–25% of global supply and ...

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