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18 January 2022
Berlinovo apartment building – hybrid construction with PEFC-certified timber
Sustainable construction
PEFC-certified timber stars in a new residential complex in Berlin, realized as a timber hybrid construction. The affordable housing project, using over 500 m3 of PEFC-certified cross laminated timber.
13 January 2022
PAFC Congo Basin regional certification system achieves PEFC endorsement
PEFC system news
The Pan African Forest Certification (PAFC) Congo Basin regional system has achieved PEFC endorsement. This is the world’s first PEFC endorsed regional forest certification system.
11 January 2022
Being PEFC certified provides essential value for us
Certification on the ground
In our latest interview, Natàlia Carmona, Director of Food Quality and Safety at Spanish cardboard packaging manufacturer Alzamora Group, shared her thoughts on sustainability and respect for the environment.
5 January 2022
Forests give me inspiration for my work and lots of good stories
Forests in photos
This January, our photo in the spotlight is ‘The Man and the Forest’, the winning image of the 2021 PEFC Photo Contest. In our interview, photographer Vitalii Popkov told us the story behind his stunning photo.
4 January 2022
PEFC announces departure of CEO
Organisation news
We begin 2022 with the announcement that Ben Gunneberg is departing PEFC after a long and distinguished career as Secretary General/CEO.
22 December 2021
A sustainable celebration with PEFC – European cities choose certified Christmas trees
News
Again this year, several European cities celebrate in sustainable style by choosing PEFC-certified firs and spruces as their Christmas trees.
17 December 2021
PEFC looks back on a game-changing year for sustainable rubber
Driving innovation
Despite worldwide supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the drive to achieve sustainability in the rubber industry saw its most successful year yet in 2021. The stage is now set to achieve broad sustainability in the natural rubber industry in the years to come.
16 December 2021
Skjern Paper: becoming a sustainability leader with PEFC
Certification on the ground
The PEFC certificate opens opportunities for collaboration. It makes us more attractive for companies who are or wish to become a part of the PEFC chain of custody system,” says Nana Simonsen from Skjern Paper.
14 December 2021
European companies committed to sustainable rubber find partners in Southeast Asia
Driving innovation
Last month, hundreds of representatives from the natural rubber industry gathered for an online meeting focusing on sustainability in the rubber sector.
7 December 2021
Our entire future must be sustainable
Forests in photos
This month, our photo in the spotlight is ‘Traveling in your own country’, taken by Pieter Vandenheede in Belgium. The photographer told us the story behind his photo and why we have to take good care of our forests.
6 December 2021
PEFC releases new list of PEFC product categories
PEFC system news
The PEFC product categories are a key element in the implementation of the PEFC chain of custody by certified organisations and certification bodies. The revised list of PEFC product categories is now available.
3 December 2021
Strategic roadmap launched to promote sustainable supply chains for the fashion industry in Singapore
Forests for Fashion
The Textile and Fashion Federation and PEFC launch a three-year strategic roadmap to promote fashion supply chain sustainability and responsible procurement in Singapore.
30 November 2021
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize – WAF and PEFC announce the winner
Sustainable construction
The winning project is a cutting-edge showcase for engineered timber, not only in terms of the aesthetic but also what it contributes to a carbon-zero future.
29 November 2021
Public consultation: Slovakian forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Slovak Forest Certification Scheme. Public consultation ends 27 January 2022.
26 November 2021
PEFC International EU office moves to the “heart of the EU”
News
The move brings the office closer to our stakeholders and partners, and will facilitate exchange and knowledge sharing.
25 November 2021
PEFC Board elections 2021
Organisation news
Two new members elected to the PEFC International Board. Eduardo Rojas Briales elected as the new Chair, and three members re-elected.
23 November 2021
Farewell to our Chair: Peter Latham steps down from the PEFC Board
Organisation news
After ten years on the PEFC International Board of Directors, Peter Latham has stepped down as Chair of the PEFC Board following his five-year tenure.
19 November 2021
Slovakian forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Slovak Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
17 November 2021
Eduardo Rojas Briales elected as new PEFC Chair
Organisation news
We are delighted to announce that Eduardo Rojas Briales is the new Chair of PEFC International. He takes over the Chairmanship from Peter Latham, who has held the position since 2016.
16 November 2021
PEFC certification allows us to trade sustainable natural rubber in a transparent supply chain
Certification on the ground
In our interview series Meeting our Certified Companies, we give the word to people on the ground. Our latest interview partner is Hans Evers from Weber & Schaer.