PEFC bases its Sustainability Benchmark on broad consensus by society, expressed in globally respected international and intergovernmental process and guidelines. Our best practice standards promote environmentally sound, socially just, and economically viable management of our forests globally.
National StandardsIn line with the idea of "Think Global, Act Local," we require all standards to be fully developed at national level and in compliance with PEFC International's Sustainability Benchmark. This bottom-up approach allows standards to be adaptable to local conditions, consistent with national laws and regulations, and meet the expectations of stakeholders on the ground. |
Forest Management
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Chain of Custody
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Logo UseThe 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. It indicates that the wood in a certified product originates from a PEFC-certified forests and allow for responsible purchasing decisions. |
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Technical DocumentationMuch of PEFC's spectrum of activities is based on technical documentation. It outlines principles, criteria, and procedures, and aims to define clear and unambiguous provisions; to be uniform of structure, of style and terminology to ensure homogeneity; and to be consistent within the complete corpus of the our documentation. |
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International EndorsementPEFC is an umbrella organization that endorses national forest certification systems. National certification systems that have developed standards in line with PEFC requirements can apply for endorsement to gain access to global recognition and market access through PEFC International. |
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PEFC sets robust standards and realistic criteria for sustainable forest management at a global level that enjoy acceptance from stakeholders around the world.
In order to provide assurances that wood and wood-based products originate from sustainably managed forests, PEFC promotes Chain of Custody (CoC) certification.