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20 May 2022
Macquarie University Incubator: innovative working space combines sustainability and flexibility
Sustainable construction
Sustainability, flexibility, and a short construction time were key priorities in the development of the project. 105 m³ of PEFC-certified glulam and 2,500 m² solid wood panels were processed during a construction period of only a few months.
17 May 2022
PEFC’s contribution to many SDGs certainly ticks the right boxes
Certification on the ground
In the latest edition of Meeting our Certified Companies, we hear from Genevieve Chua, CEO of OVOL Singapore, a certification pioneer in the region. Genevieve shares her thoughts about sustainability and the benefits of certification for the paper industry.
11 May 2022
Forest certification systems are essential to enable sustainable timber traceability
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
Our Stakeholder Dialogue is already tomorrow! We spoke to Dorothy Maxwell, a moderator of the event, about the role of forests for tackling climate change, and what difference certification makes for businesses.
10 May 2022
Our aim is to create more forests than we use
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
Per Bogstad is Responsible Business Programme Manager at Kingfisher Plc, and a speaker at the PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue. In our interview, he gave us a sneak peek into his main responsibilities, the company’s sustainability journey, and the role that forest certification will play in it.
6 May 2022
PEFC certification gives credibility to the sustainability work that we do
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
Ahead of our Stakeholder Dialogue, we hear from the speakers and supporting companies. Finbarr Curran from Irish Distillers shared why sustainability is so important for the company and why they use PEFC-certified casks.
5 May 2022
Sustainability will become a much more important factor for future construction
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
John Spittle from Wiehag is a speaker at our Stakeholder Dialogue. In our interview, he gives us an insight into modern timber construction, and explains why timber has to be the construction material of the future.
4 May 2022
We need to come together in this agenda for sustainability
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
We spoke to Tomás Sercovich, CEO of Business in the Community Ireland, and a speaker at our Stakeholder Dialogue. He shared insights into sustainability concerns in society, the role of businesses, and his vision for a sustainable future.
3 May 2022
It’s a no brainer to use more sustainably sourced wood
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
We spoke to Clodagh O'Reilly, a speaker at the 2022 PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue next Thursday, about the enormous potential of sustainable forest management for a low carbon economy, and the role of forest certification in the forestry sector.
2 May 2022
Spending time in the forest makes me happy and calm
Forests in photos
This May, we hear from another runner-up in our 2021 Photo Contest. Jari Romppainen, tells us more about his stunning photo ‘Misty Sunrise’, taken on the Simojoki River in Finland.
29 April 2022
Timber is key to unlocking a green and sustainable future
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
Conor Fahy is General Manager of ECC Timber Products and a speaker at the PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue. Ahead of the event, he shared his thoughts on the challenges and developments in his sector, and the difference forest certification can make.
26 April 2022
We are planting seeds that can grow into big dreams and minds
Certification on the ground
In our latest interview, we hear from Giada Mearns, a teacher at CFP ENAIP Tesero School. Giada told us about the innovative, sustainable, and inspiring approach of the first PEFC-certified school.
25 April 2022
PEFC at the World Forestry Congress
News
It has been a long wait, but one of the world’s biggest forestry events is just around the corner, the XV World Forestry Congress, and PEFC will be in Seoul in full force.
22 April 2022
Celebrating our forests on Earth Day
News
On this 22 April, we are celebrating International Mother Earth Day, and launching our 2022 PEFC Photo Contest!
14 April 2022
PEFC suspends PEFC Belarus
PEFC system news
The National Forest Certification System of Belarus has been suspended by the PEFC International Board, following a request by PEFC Belarus.
5 April 2022
We depend on forests for our survival – from the air we breathe to the wood we use
Forests in photos
This month's photo in the spotlight is ‘Beautiful Sunrise at Semenyih Dam’, taken by Tan Ee Long. The photo was one of the winners of Malaysia's 2021 photo contest, and one of the top 12 photos in our international photo contest.
4 April 2022
Join the PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue to discover how you can mitigate climate change by winning with wood
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
Forests and wood-based products have a central role to play in climate change mitigation. Join the 2022 PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue to learn from business leaders how you can benefit from wood.
27 March 2022
Best Use of Certified Timber – 4th Year of PEFC and WAF Partnership
Sustainable construction
The Best Use of Certified Timber Prize recognises architects and project teams for their use of certified timber as a key material for buildings combining aesthetics with sustainability, innovation, and quality.
24 March 2022
Sustainable material trends for the global fashion industry
Forests for Fashion
In an important webinar organised by the Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore, industry experts spoke about the sustainable material trends and what lies ahead. What are the preferred materials and why it makes a difference?
16 March 2022
Public consultation: Finland forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Finland Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 12 May.
10 March 2022
PEFC job posting - CEO / Secretary General
Job vacancy
We are looking for a new CEO/Secretary General to lead PEFC with purpose and focus on strategy, innovation, partnerships, and culture. Deadline 31 March.