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12 June 2024
TradeAware: The End-to-End Solution for EUDR Compliance by LiveEO
EU Deforestation Regulation
TradeAware simplifies your compliance journey by easily gathering all required information in one place and seamlessly integrating with your existing management systems, enabling end-to-end compliance at scale.
6 August 2025
Paris ‘Wood Up’ Tower, a landmark in sustainable building
Sustainable construction
Wood Up is a pioneering 50-metre-high tower in Paris, built using PEFC-certified timber. It stands as one of the tallest wooden buildings in Europe – a landmark of sustainable architecture and a powerful showcase for bio-based construction materials.
4 August 2025
PEFC highlights support for legal and sustainable timber trade at APEC EGILAT
Event report
PEFC reiterated its support for legal and sustainable timber trade across the Asia-Pacific region during the APEC Experts Group on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade (EGILAT).
1 August 2025
PEFC RED certification: helping businesses meet the EU Renewable Energy Directive
Renewable Energy Directive
PEFC RED certification provides companies with a clear, reliable way to demonstrate compliance with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED).
31 July 2025
Discover how PEFC certification strengthens forestry carbon projects
Driving innovation
We are pleased to announce the release of our new publication ‘How PEFC certification strengthens forestry carbon projects’.
28 July 2025
Sprint Canopy: PEFC timber, low carbon, high impact
Sustainable construction
Reaching 27m high and sat between two skyscrapers, Sprint Canopy is Southeast Asia’s tallest single-span timber structure. It uses 1,150 m3 of PEFC-certified spruce and spans a 3,000 m2 public plaza that connects five buildings.
25 July 2025
An immersive day at the heart of Belgium’s wood industry
Certification on the ground
During the field trip, fifty built environment professionals explored a PEFC-certified timber supply chain - from forest to finished building.
22 July 2025
I Care Webcast: Consumer Expectations on Fashion from Sustainable Forests
Forests for Fashion
74% of consumers believe that forest-based fibres in clothing should come from sustainably managed forests, yet only 25% feel that brands are effectively addressing environmental concerns.
21 July 2025
Grandfathering clause to allow energy from RED II compliant fuels
Renewable Energy Directive
The competent authority in France has decided to invoke the grandfathering clause. As a result, PEFC will implement the following approach.
15 July 2025
Osaka World Expo 2025 and Japan continue to inspire
Sustainable construction
With over one million visitors already and now at the halfway point of its six-month duration, Osaka World Expo 2025 continues to impress global audiences, highlighting innovation, sustainability, and PEFC-certified timber.
7 July 2025
PEFC hosts first in-person gathering of certification and accreditation bodies
Event report
On 26 June, we welcomed experts from across the globe to our first in-person gathering of accreditation bodies and certification bodies. The event fostered open collaboration and sharing of insights on the implementation of our standards.
27 June 2025
PEFC helps Italian ‘Art Regenerate Life’ in Japan
Sustainable construction
The Italy Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025 stands out as one of the most sustainable structures at Osaka Expo 2025, with over 85% of the 742m3 of wood used to build it, being PEFC-certified.
10 June 2025
Second edition of the Chain of Custody guidance document published
PEFC system news
Over the last three years we identified and gathered requests for clarifications within the Chain of Custody related standards. It is these additional clarifications you will find in the second edition of this guidance document.
6 June 2025
Indigenous Engagement Manager
Job vacancy
We are looking for an Indigenous Engagement Manager to provide strategic direction on PEFC’s programme and serve as the senior subject matter expert on Indigenous Relations.
5 June 2025
Public consultation: Indian forest certification system
PEFC system news
Stakeholders from around the world are invited to give feedback on NCCF’s Sustainable Forest Management System. Deadline for comments is 12 July.
4 June 2025
PEFC participates at the Conference for Science and Resilient Forests, organised by the Polish EU Presidency
Event report
Discussions covered a variety of EU priority topics such as the proposed Forest Monitoring Law, the new Bioeconomy Strategy, nature conservation and the growing societal expectations on forests.
3 June 2025
Public consultation: South African regional certification system
PEFC system news
Stakeholders from around the world are invited to give feedback on the SAFAS Regional Scheme. Deadline for comments is 4 July.
30 May 2025
Türkiye, Lithuania, and Croatia achieve PEFC endorsement
Organisation news
During the PEFC Forest Forum earlier this month, the PEFC Alliance endorsed the national forest certification systems of Türkiye and Lithuania, along with Croatia’s national standard. This milestone opens the door for PEFC-certified forests in all three countries.
26 May 2025
PEFC and Responsible Wood champion sustainable timber at WCTE 2025
Sustainable construction
We are pleased to announce our joint sponsorship of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) 2025, hosted in Brisbane in June, in partnership with our member for Australasia, Responsible Wood.
26 May 2025
From iconic landmarks to sustainable sanctuaries: how projects around the globe are using certified timber
Sustainable construction
Timber is more than a building material; it tells a story. It’s a story that begins in the forest and continues into homes, schools, places of worship, and public buildings that define how we live and connect.