Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal phase-out for old RA-Cert clients … In 2018, the Rainforest Alliance’s Certification Unit (RA-Cert) was acquired by Preferred by Nature and the Rainforest Alliance no longer directly certifies businesses against …
… businesses transferred from the Rainforest Alliance Certification Unit to Preferred by Nature in 2018. …
BREAKING: New EU law on deforestation – hope for forests, a game changer for companies … The EU finally reached an agreement today on a new historic law to prevent companies from selling commodities linked with deforestation and forest degradation around …
Preferred by Nature is now an Actor for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030 … This recognition by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030 is a momentous opportunity for us to further collaborate with partners around the world to help …
Join us in Berlin to prepare European businesses for a future with the EU Deforestation Regulation … We are proud to announce our event ’Rising to the challenge - get ready for the EU Deforestation Regulation’ taking place on the 14th of June 2023 in …
EU Deforestation Regulation date marks “start gun” for companies and export countries … The much anticipated EU regulation targeting forest-risk commodities will come into force on 29 June …
Exploring ecosystem restoration via Preferred by Nature's training in the magnificent Maliau Basin … Preferred by Nature recently organised a training on ecosystem restoration and carbon initiative in the breathtaking Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia. Embark …
Seminar on the EU Deforestation Regulation: key takeaways for compliance across the supply chain … If you were not in Berlin on the 14th of June, you might have missed out on an opportunity to learn more about the forthcoming EU Deforestation Regulation, …
New tool makes carbon footprint certification more accessible for small business … 4 Sep 2013, London: Maderas Siero, producer of chestnut boards, has become the first company in the world to have a product carbon footprint independently verified to the …
FSC Controlled Wood requirements updated to better comply with the EU Timber Regulation … FSC changed its requirements on the use of risk assessments for illegally harvested wood for sourcing Controlled Wood on 30 June 2017. This article describes what …
Asian participants enhance knowledge and gain new experience at FSC Training courses … Participants at the NEPCon FSC Expert Training courses held in May in Kuala Lumpur found the session well-structured and rich in …
Preferred by Nature offers expert guidance to start-ups with a positive impact on nature … Starting a nature-based business is not an easy feat for start-ups. NEPCon is lending its support to these businesses by offering the right knowledge and expertise …
Chatham House meeting: EU illlegal timber law requires urgent action … What steps can European companies take to keep up to speed with the new EU timber legislation? And do they have enough time? At Chatham House last week, the European Commission shed …
Is it legal? New Rainforest Alliance tools offer enhanced assurance for wood products … Rainforest Alliance has sharpened its tools to verify legal compliance of timber products: Its two legality standards Verification of Legal Origin (VLO) and …
Global Forest Risk Assessments: FSC announces 33 new countries in pipeline … FSC’s ambitious project to map the global risk of unacceptable forest activities has reached a new milestone. With the first 20 countries almost completed, FSC now continues with …
Supply chain mapping – a step to mitigate risks of illegality in the Malaysian timber industry … The study “Supply Chain Mapping of Malaysian Timber and Wood-based Industries” seeks to provide an overview of the Malaysian timber trade and offer insights …
The 2017 SAN Standard sets to curb deforestation and promote climate-smart agriculture … The Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) and the Rainforest Alliance (RA) have recently launched a revised agriculture certification standard. The Standard raises …
EUDR update: Commission proposes limited amendments and only a partial delay to implementation … The European Commission has published a legislative proposal to amend the EUDR. Key changes include a postponement of the enforcement date for certain micro …
Ex-FSC head: ‘You can’t run a global NGO on ideals alone’ … The man who rescued the Forest Stewardship Council from collapse warns that ideals alone won’t keep it alive. Former Executive Director Heiko Liedeker says FSC must overhaul its governance, prove …
New global platform to bring clarity and openness to supply chain traceability tools … Preferred by Nature and WWF, funded by the ISEAL Innovations Fund, are launching a global platform to compare and verify supply chain traceability tools for legality, …