21 October 2024

PEFC at the COP 16 Biodiversity Conference

Upcoming event

COP 16 brings together representatives from over 190 countries to assess global progress on biodiversity commitments. The conference marks a pivotal moment in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted in 2022.

17 October 2024

PEFC achieves a major milestone in the recognition process of RED II by the European Commission

PEFC system news

On 11 October, the European Commission announced the positive technical assessment for the PEFC RED II certification scheme.

14 October 2024

Opinel reaffirms its commitment to sustainability of forest heritage through PEFC certification

Certification on the ground

During an official ceremony at its Chambéry workshops, the company was awarded PEFC certification, confirming that the wood used in its iconic knives comes from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources.

8 October 2024

EUDR update: the European Commission proposes to delay the application start

EU Deforestation Regulation

On 2 October, the European Commission announced a proposal for an additional 12 months to prepare for the start of application of the EUDR. Along with it, the Commission published the EUDR guidelines and updated the FAQ document, together with some other relevant implementation material.

7 October 2024

Your opinion matters - take part in our Market Survey!

News

What matters most to your business when it comes to forest certification? Let us know in our survey!

18 September 2024

PEFC International Advocates for Sustainable Tropical Forest Management at GLSTF 2024

Event report

Our Head of Advocacy, Thorsten Arndt, spoke at last week's Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum (GLSTF) 2024 in Macao SAR, discussing the sustainable management of tropical forests.

13 September 2024

Discover Orbify

EU Deforestation Regulation

Orbify’s EUDR tool, Compliance Orb, streamlines the EUDR compliance process by performing historical deforestation analysis, assessing risks, and providing near-real-time alerts to ensure deforestation-free supply chains.

3 September 2024

Nature photography is a means of conveying respect for all forms of life

Forests in photos

This September, our photo of the month is ‘Autumn Colours, taken by Sonia Fantini at Lake Bordaglia in Italy. The photo was the winner of our 2019 photo contest and a runner-up in the 2023 Best of the Best contest.

30 August 2024

The osapiens holistic software solution for EU Deforestation Regulation

EU Deforestation Regulation

29 August 2024

Trees outside forests certification – a gamechanger for Indian tree growers

Organisation news

The Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF) – our national member for India – launched their PEFC-endorsed national Trees Outside Forests (TOF) certification standard in New Delhi last week.

22 August 2024

PEFC and osapiens partner to advance sustainable forestry and EUDR compliance

EU Deforestation Regulation

osapiens and PEFC have entered a strategic partnership to tackle compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

20 August 2024

PEFC publishes ST 1004: certification body requirements for sustainable forest management

PEFC system news

The new PEFC 1004 standard, which sets the requirements for certification bodies carrying out PEFC forest management certification, was published last month.

9 August 2024

1,500 certified chairs for Notre-Dame de Paris – interview with producer Sylvain Bastiat

News

After the fire at Notre-Dame de Paris, French furniture manufacturer Bosc was selected to create 1,500 chairs for the cathedral. Discover the Archbishop of Paris’ vision for the chairs’ design, and Bosc's history and commitment to using PEFC-certified wood.

6 August 2024

In the forest I get a lot of inspiration for my photos

Forests in photos

This August, we learn more about the winner of our 2023 PEFC Photo Contest. The photo that got the most votes in our contest is ‘Morning Activities’, taken by Keril Chairil in Indonesia.

1 August 2024

Mathis and PEFC at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Sustainable construction

In the construction of the Olympic Aquatic Centre, French construction company Mathis chose PEFC certification to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.

26 July 2024

PEFC EUDR DDS module standard published

EU Deforestation Regulation

The new PEFC ST 2002-1:2024, Requirements for the Implementation of PEFC EUDR Due Diligence System (PEFC EUDR DDS), is published.

17 July 2024

The forest is a constant inspiration for me

Forests in photos

This July, our image in the spotlight is ‘Carmen and Giacomo’ by Alfonsina Pereira in Uruguay. Her photo was the winner of PEFC Uruguay’s 2019 national contest, and a runner-up in the International contest in the same year.

16 July 2024

Public consultation: Romanian forest certification system

PEFC system news

Give your feedback on the Romanian Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 13 September 2024.

9 July 2024

Public consultation: Austrian forest certification system

PEFC system news

Give your feedback on the Austrian Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 6 September 2024.

5 July 2024

On the path to EUDR alignment: watch the webinar recording

EU Deforestation Regulation

The webinar focused on the advances we have made in aligning our sustainable forest management and chain of custody standards with EUDR requirements and looked at the vital data and integrity elements.​