… Ex-FSC head: ‘You can’t run a global NGO on ideals alone’ … The … it alive. Former Executive Director Heiko Liedeker says FSC must overhaul its governance, prove its impact and learn …
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, …
Non-conformities in on-site vs remote audits – Preferred by Nature’s comparative study … In a period characterised by increased environmental awareness, sustainability certifications have become a focal point, ensuring that organisations adhere to …
Two companies achieved the first ever Preferred by Nature Certification in Latin America … In a landmark achievement for both Grupo Fósforos and the region, their subsidiaries El Álamo and Compañía Chilena de Fósforos, have become the first companies in …
Romanian ice cream company earns the Rainforest Alliance Supply Chain Certification … Cicom SRL, a leading ice cream company in Romania, has achieved the Rainforest Alliance Supply Chain certification for its cocoa products. The certification, granted by …
Thai smallholders use new technology for sustainable rubber and transparent supply chains … An App designed by Agriac allows the rubber farmers to pool their crops, thereby increasing their capacity to deliver larger orders, strengthen their negotiating …
New open-source framework enhances rubber traceability for sustainable supply chains … Today, the call for traceability in the supply chain has become more than just a buzzword – it is a necessity. With increasing consumer demand for transparency and …
Indonesia's Low Carbon rice project leads the way in sustainable rice production … In Java, Indonesia, the transformative Low Carbon Rice project, led by Preferred by Nature and supported by the EU's SWITCH-Asia Grants Programme, is tackling the …
Preferred by Nature accelerating its climate action through carbon project verification … As Preferred by Nature commemorates three decades of dedicated mission fulfilment for people, nature and the climate, we are pleased to share we are now ready to …
Preferred by Nature Standard for Sustainable Travel Activities achieves GSTC-Recognition … This recognition confirms the standard’s alignment with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) Industry Criteria for sustainable practices encompassing …
New study: SDGs can help companies spot unsustainable supply chains … By mapping activities against UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), companies can identify unsustainable gaps in their supply chains, a new study from Copenhagen Business School …
Procomel earns first Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Farm certification in Spain … Spanish melon producer, Procomel stays true to its vision, ‘If you take care of the earth, the earth takes care of you’. This melon specialist adopts …
Breaking paradigms: Rarámuri women moving the equity needle in the forestry labour force … Over the last 20 years, little was heard internationally of the Rarámuri women from Ejido Caborachi in Chihuahua, Mexico – the patriarchal system ingrained within …
Preferred by Nature’s Sustainability Framework is helping Maersk navigate in search for new biofuels … The global shipping and logistics company has an ambitious target to reach CO2 neutrality by 2050. We need to act now, says Ingrid Marie Vincent …
The Canary Islands are welcoming its first FSC™ Ecosystem Services certified area … The Canary Islands are taking an exciting new step towards certification of ecosystem services. The certificate covers more than 3,600 hectares under management by the …
The Long Run launches two FREE online sustainability courses for travel businesses … As tourism numbers return to pre-pandemic levels, the need for strategic planning and training in the travel sector couldn’t be clearer. Chaos at airports and a lack of …
… FSC Director General: Historical fee increase to pay for … blockchain and impact data … A significant increase in the FSC Annual Administration Fee (AAF) will be spent on … facilities and new systems for collecting impact data, says FSC Director General Kim Carstensen. …
"We’re not here to sell certificates. We’re here to create change." … PEOPLE OF NEPCON. The demand for certification will not disappear sometime soon. Luckily, there is a market for quality services, says Michael Jakobsen, NEPCon Regional Director for …
NGO: European firms importing illegal Myanmar timber through ‘back door’ … Myanmar teak worth 1 Million USD has been smuggled into the EU via a timber firm in Croatia, according to an investigation by the Environmental Investigation Agency …
Five changes you should know in the Rainforest Alliance’s new agriculture programme … In June 2020, the Rainforest Alliance published its 2020 Certification Programme that includes the release of their new Sustainable Agriculture Standard . Other …