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22 July 2022
PEFC suspends PEFC Russia
PEFC system news
The Russian National Voluntary Forest Certification System has been suspended by the PEFC International Board, in mutual agreement with PEFC Russia.
19 July 2022
Public consultation: Brazilian forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Brazilian Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 15 September.
14 July 2022
PEFC Group Certification Dialogue Webinar Series: Knowledge sharing amongst members and industry stakeholders
Driving innovation
This year, we continue our commitment to share knowledge and experience amongst PEFC members and industry stakeholders with a series of informative webinars.
12 July 2022
Triodos Bank: Sustainable, circular and PEFC certified
Sustainable construction
Triodos Bank's new office in the Netherlands recently won the international BREEAM Award in the Commercial – Post Construction category. The building is made entirely of sustainable building materials, including 2,000 m3 of PEFC-certified timber.
11 July 2022
Brazilian forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Brazilian Forest Certification System has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
8 July 2022
Call for nominations: Trees outside Forests Task Force
PEFC system news
We have launched a call for nominations for experts to join the temporary Trees outside Forests Task Force.
7 July 2022
Public consultation: Portuguese forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Portuguese Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 3 September.
5 July 2022
Forests are the last guard standing between humanity and destruction
Forests in photos
This July, our photo in the spotlight is ‘A Bird’s Eye View of Wetland Forests of Tasik Bera’, taken by Yusuf Madi, a runner-up in our 2021 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ Photo Contest.
1 July 2022
PEFC job posting - Trees outside Forests Expert
Job vacancy
We are looking for a Trees outside Forests Expert in a contractor relationship. Deadline for applications is 31 July 2022.
29 June 2022
A school like no other - teaching sustainability, from tree to table
Certification on the ground
A boarding and day school for secondary students who are interested in pursuing careers relating to woodworking and forestry, ENAIP Trentino it is the first secondary school to achieve PEFC certification.
28 June 2022
Public consultation: Polish forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Polish Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 25 August.
24 June 2022
Portuguese forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Portuguese Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
23 June 2022
PEFC job posting - COO/Deputy Secretary General
Job vacancy
We are looking for a new COO/Deputy Secretary General to be PEFC Council's second-in-command, responsible for the efficiency of the operations.
21 June 2022
PEFC Austria awards Sustainability Prize on the country's highest mountain
News
PEFC Austria presented the PEFC Award for Sustainability 2021 in the categories Promotion, Chain of Custody, Forest, Personality, and Forestry Enterprises.
20 June 2022
Polish forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Polish Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our webinar.
17 June 2022
Little Finlandia: a multiuse wooden building embodying circular economy principles
Sustainable construction
Little Finlandia provides temporary facilities during the renovation of Finlandia Hall. After this, it can be dismantled and moved to another location for reuse as another temporary facility, such as a school or day-care centre.
15 June 2022
Certifications and sustainability governance will soon become a compulsory requirement
Certification on the ground
We spoke to Aiqa Halim from furniture and homeware manufacturer The Green Factory, who told us about the company’s sustainability journey, the role of certification, and what the future of the sector could look like.
9 June 2022
Closing the gap between reality and perception at the World Forestry Congress
Event report
A round-up from PEFC and KFCC's participation in the XV World Forestry Congress (WFC).
6 June 2022
PEFC joins fashion industry organisations to consolidate guidance for leaders
Forests for Fashion
PEFC is honoured to be invited by the Global Fashion Agenda to be one of the principal industry experts to consult and provide input into the new GFA Monitor report.
2 June 2022
Public consultation: Argentine forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Argentine Forest Certification Scheme. Deadline for comments is 29 July.