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27 May 2021
Meeting our certified companies – APP Timber
Certification on the ground
Our latest interview partner is Michael Hermens, Group Managing Director at APP Timber, who shares his thoughts about sustainability and global cooperation.
25 May 2021
Alzamora Group: A Green Revolution with PEFC
Certification on the ground
Alzamora Group, a leading Spanish cardboard packaging manufacturer, has recently celebrated the second year of its LatCub packaging solution. Produced without any plastic or tape, LatCub is a clear example of the future of packaging.
21 May 2021
Building for our planet – how architects can help combat climate change
Sustainable construction
Concrete and steel emit high amounts of carbon. This means a great responsibility for architects and others working in the construction sector. They play a key role in combatting climate change by shifting to sustainable construction.
20 May 2021
PEFC Training Recognition Programme: Initial Session – register now
Training announcements
Certification body representatives and trainers are invited to register for our upcoming online Initial Session, as part of the PEFC Training Recognition Programme.
18 May 2021
Nando’s restaurants: Building sustainably for the next generation
Sustainable construction
The use of PEFC-certified timber is one of the sustainability measures implemented by Nando's first ‘Next Generation’ restaurant, opened in Cambridge.
17 May 2021
Public consultation: Japanese forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Japanese forest certification system. Public consultation ends 16 July.
12 May 2021
Public consultation: Dutch forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Dutch forest certification system. Public consultation ends 8 July.
5 May 2021
PEFC Annual Review – The highlights of PEFC’s work in 2020
Organisation news
Our 2020 Annual Review gives an insight into the work of the PEFC alliance in 2020, highlighting some of the key achievements of PEFC and our partners – have a look!
4 May 2021
Every moment in the forest gives me calm and strength
Forests in photos
This month, our photo in the spotlight is ‘Autumn Mist’, taken by Guillermo Feuerhake in Chile. Let's hear from Guillermo what he loves about the forest and what makes his photo so special.
3 May 2021
Thatchers chooses PEFC for sustainable cardboard packaging
Certification on the ground
Cider maker Thatchers has replaced the plastic packaging around its cider can packs with PEFC-certified cardboard, saving tonnes of plastic.
26 April 2021
Dutch forest certification system submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The Dutch national forest certification system has been submitted to PEFC for endorsement. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
22 April 2021
Get your cameras ready – the PEFC Photo Contest starts today!
Forests in photos
For the fifth time, we are inviting professional and amateur photographers to submit their best forest photos, for the chance to become the 2021 PEFC Photographer of the Year. Enter your photo now!
21 April 2021
Public consultation: German forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised German forest certification system. Public consultation ends 18 June.
19 April 2021
PEFC FOR-TRADE progress in the Lower Mekong Region
Driving innovation
To present the project and initiate the dialogue with local stakeholders, PEFC and our partners in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam held four national inception workshops in March and April.
14 April 2021
Penguin Parade Visitor Centre: A sustainable new timber home for Australia's penguins
Sustainable construction
Australia has a new award-winning Penguin Parade Visitor Centre, that’s home to 32,000 little penguins. Certified timber helped achieve the delicate balance between landscape and built form, and between people and wildlife habitat.
12 April 2021
German forest certification system submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The German national forest certification system has been submitted to PEFC for endorsement. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
9 April 2021
European accreditation bodies ready to offer accreditation for the 2020 chain of custody standards
PEFC system news
Following the positive evaluation of the PEFC chain of custody by EA, European accreditation bodies can now provide accreditation against the 2020 PEFC chain of custody standards.
6 April 2021
If there was no forest, lots of animals would be gone
Forests in photos
This April we hear from Wim de Baets, a runner up in our 2020 PEFC Photo Contest, who tells us more about his photo ‘The Blue Carpet’.
31 March 2021
Estrella Damm reduces plastic use thanks to PEFC-certified cardboard
Certification on the ground
PEFC-certified cardboard has replaced the plastic packaging around beverage can packs by Estrella Damm, reducing plastic use by 99 tons a year.
29 March 2021
Meeting our certified companies – Venturer Timberwork
Certification on the ground
In the third interview of our series 'Meeting our certified companies' we spoke with Kevin Hill, CEO of Venturer Pte Ltd, about sustainability in construction.