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3 April 2014
PEFC makes good business sense for New Zealand
News
Over the past year stakeholders have been working together to develop a New Zealand standard, based on the standard used in Australia.
1 April 2014
Suzano joins PEFC as a new International Stakeholder member
News
“We hope that by becoming an International Stakeholder member, our expertise can help contribute to expanding sustainable forest management and PEFC certification, especially in Latin America.”
28 March 2014
Belgium reaches sustainable wood target six years early!
News
Over 40% of wood-based products on the Belgian market are from sustainably managed forests.
21 March 2014
International Forest Day: celebrating progress in forest certification in Asia
News
In recognition of the critical role of forests in Asia, the region has been a key focus of PEFC activities over the past years.
20 March 2014
PEFC Certified Fashion!
Forests for Fashion
From high heels and handbags made from cork, wooden frames for eyeglasses, to the rayon and viscose items in our wardrobes, forests provide so many essential ingredients.
17 March 2014
Australia, New Zealand and beyond: towards the tipping point on forest certification in Asia Pacific
News
Ben Gunneberg, Secretary General of PEFC International, looks forward to discussing with stakeholders in Australia and New Zealand how they can best benefit from and support the expansion of PEFC in the region.
14 March 2014
PAFC Cameroon to initiate standard development process
News
PAFC Cameroon launches the official public kick-off for the development process of the national standard at its first Stakeholder Forum.
13 March 2014
PEFC at Singapore’s Green Pavilion 2014
News
Join us this week at the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) Green Pavilion, part of the International Furniture Fair Singapore 2014.
5 March 2014
Russia seeks re-endorsement by PEFC
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the Russian National Voluntary Forest Certification System by 3 May 2014.
28 February 2014
China’s national forest certification system achieves PEFC endorsement
PEFC system news
A significant milestone for safeguarding global forests given the importance of the country in the forest products value chain and its substantial forest area.
27 February 2014
Celebrate certified timber at Ecobuild 2014
Sustainable construction
Join PEFC UK, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) on Stand S940 at Ecobuild 2014.
26 February 2014
PEFC welcomes APP as international stakeholder member
News
Purinusa Ekapersada, the brand holder of Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP), one of the largest pulp and paper companies in the world, has been accepted by PEFC as an International Stakeholder member.
20 February 2014
PEFC Slovakia begins second revision of the Slovak Forest Certification System
News
PEFC Slovakia is pleased to announce the beginning of the revision process for the Slovak Forest Certification System (SFCS), and is inviting nominations for the Technical Commission, which facilitates the process.
19 February 2014
Webinar announcement: the Transatlantic Trade in Wood for Energy
News
We need to expand our understanding of sustainability concepts beyond simple growth-to-drain calculations: this is one of the key findings on sustainability standards and greenhouse gas emissions in the transatlantic wood pellet trade
17 February 2014
Children bring colour to the forests in Belgium
News
Children from all over Belgium participated in a colouring competition celebrating forests and trees.
14 February 2014
Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Habitat for Humanity expand mutual support for responsibly built affordable homes
News
The two groups have pledged to expand their cooperation by encouraging the use of wood products certified to the SFI Standard on Habitat construction sites.
12 February 2014
PEFC Netherlands unites with the Dutch National Tree Foundation
News
PEFC and the Dutch National Tree Foundation (Stichting Nationale Boomfeestdag) sign a multi-year partnership.
10 February 2014
Survey shows PEFC label provides proof against greenwashing
News
80% of German citizens believe that companies advertising as sustainable and ecological must be able to provide proof of their commitment.
6 February 2014
From London to Trentino to Sochi: the greening of sports events
News
On the eve of the opening of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, PEFC is celebrating the achievements by sports events in the past few years in being green.
22 January 2014
The sweet side of sustainability: “Eurochocolate” meets sustainable forest management
News
While enjoying the huge variety of chocolate on show, visitors to the 20th Eurochocolate could clean their hands with PEFC certified paper napkins.