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 … as they vividly recount their experience from the training. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
… to pre-pandemic levels, the need for strategic planning and training in the travel sector couldn’t be clearer. Chaos at …
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 bolstering system integrity, virtual meeting facilities and new systems for collecting …
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 …
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 …
… the recent influence of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), two Ivory Coast-based organisations turned to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Production area vs supply chain: Decoding EUDR requirements for risk assessments … Guidance from the European Commission (EC) on the EU Deforestation Regulation has caused confusion about where stakeholders should assess risks in relation to tax, …