Celebrating two years of partnership with the Sustainable Rice Platform in transforming the global rice sector … Two years since the inception of the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) Assurance Scheme, 10 countries now are offering SRP-Verified rice …
EU proposal to include rubber in new anti-deforestation regulation is “a great step forward” … Preferred by Nature applauds the proposal to include natural rubber as a forest risk commodity under the new EU Anti-Deforestation Regulation …
Phil Guillery: What should FSC do to enhance traceability in the Chain of Custody system? … During the recent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) General Assembly, Phil Guillery, Executive Director of World Forest ID , took some moments to talk with us about …
Black Box: Consumer demand for proof of sustainable impacts spurs new data initiatives … An eye catching eco-label is no longer enough. As businesses, big brands and consumers are increasingly demanding proof of impact, sustainability schemes are looking …
Polish Coalition pledges to achieve 100% uptake of sustainable palm oil in the country by 2023 … On 17 June 2019, NEPCon joined other eleven founding members to sign the Declaration of "Polish Coalition for Sustainable Palm Oil (PKZOP)". The group of …
European Commission publishes first list of Country Benchmarks under the EU Deforestation Regulation … Yesterday (22 May 2025), The European Commission (EC) released its long-awaited first list of country risk classifications under the EU Deforestation …
Former FSC Integrity Director: 20-30% of claims are false - and FSC is looking away … The FSC label promises responsibly sourced products. But former FSC Integrity Director Phil Guillery says that trust has been eroded from within. In an interview with …
Vandecasteele Houtimport becomes first company in Belgium certified under Preferred by Nature Certification … Preferred by Nature proudly welcomes Vandecasteele Houtimport as the first company in Belgium to earn certification under the Preferred by Nature …
‘Dialogue is our strength — but it can’t replace delivery’: Kim Carstensen on FSC’s next chapter … The former Director General says the Forest Stewardship Council must pair its unique membership democracy with hard-nosed execution on technology, integrity …
“Be brave, be part of the solution”: Kingfisher’s Ewan Brown on fighting fraud and keeping FSC relevant … At the FSC General Assembly 2025 in Panama, Kingfisher PLC is once again pushing for Motion 30 — a proposal first introduced in Bali in 2022 — to …
Delivering, not just declaring: How businesses are advancing Scope 3 action in a shifting US landscape … Against a backdrop of US political uncertainty, many businesses are quietly advancing practical climate action. With litigation tightening scrutiny …
10 key interpretations in the EUDR Guidance and FAQ updates: What you need to know … On 15 April 2025, the European Commission released a set of updates to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), including an updated Guidance and revised FAQ (4th …
Eastern Ontario Model Forest earns SFI certification for Indigenous Peoples and Family Forests … The Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) has become our first client certified against the SFI Small-Scale Forest Management Module for Indigenous Peoples …
York Region achieves world-first urban forestry certification under SFI standard … With growing recognition of the role trees play in urban resilience and liveability, York Region has set a new benchmark by aligning its urban forest management with SFI’s …
Kapatagan Banana Growers Marketing Cooperative earns Preferred by Nature’s Carbon Footprint Certification … The Philippine smallholder cooperative demonstrates practical climate action, from tree planting to biodegradable packaging across 188.5 …
Stakeholder consultation now open: Help shape the future of the Preferred by Nature Certification programme … We’re updating the Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework — and we want your …
Deforestation: Geospatial Data Sharing Protocol to boost supply chain transparency and reduce impact … In a global initiative to foster transparency in supply chains linked to deforestation, Preferred by Nature and the Food and Agriculture Organization …
The Junior Talent Programme: How we are supporting interested students in their path to sustainability careers … Our new Junior Talent Programme aims to empower students on their journey towards becoming sustainability stewards through learning and …
From Copenhagen to Central Java: A junior researcher's journey with the Low Carbon Rice project … We talked with one of our junior researchers, Vittoria Giachino, who joined our Low Carbon Rice initiative in April 2023 as part of her six-month research …
“The social aspects are incredibly important in sustainable farming. After all, the farmers are human beings.” … Silke Rasmussen combined her MA studies with a position as a Junior Researcher for Preferred by Nature - and got an experience for …