The PEFC logo and labels are globally trusted marks, assisting businesses, consumers, forest owners and managers, and other stakeholders in identifying and promoting merchandise and goods from forests that are managed sustainably.
The demand for PEFC certification has constantly increased over the past years, with the potential that forests can play in tackling societal challenges such as climate change gaining relevance with the public at large. Today, PEFC is the world’s largest certification organization with over 220 million hectares of certified forests – an area equivalent to the size of the whole of Mexico, or France, Germany, Italy and the UK combined.
Purpose of this Toolkit
You are only permitted to use the logo and label if you have obtained a logo license. This document and PEFC’s Logo Usage Rules - Requirements (PEFC ST 2001:2008) explain how to remain in accordance with the requirements.
It is of fundamental importance for PEFC to protect its trademark and ensure that the logo and label are used accurately and verifiably, and that any claims associated with it are relevant and non-misleading. The correct use of the logo on products and associated documentation and in any communication is essential in protecting PEFC’s credibility.
The PEFC Logo Use Toolkit is designed to assist logo users in applying the logo and labels consistently in terms of design and layout, and in line with PEFC’s technical requirements and branding.
Using the logo and label enables companies and forest owners to:
- demonstrate commitment to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
- attract environmentally and socially-minded customers and consumers
- help generate demand for products from PEFC-certified forests
- highlight engagement in sustainable forest management
