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We work with businesses on all aspects of their sustainability journey

As a non-profit organisation, we are dedicated to helping the transition to sustainable practices for businesses and land manager

Certification

Strengthen your organisationā€™s commitment to sustainability, showcasing impactful business transformations.

Sustainability advisory services

With over 30 years of experience in sustainability, our experts can support you in enhancing your sustainability journey.

Expert courses

Engage in impactful training experiences through our programmes, project-specific sessions, or bespoke courses upon request.

We can help you measure your impact through our 360Ā° approach to sustainability

Whether you are a small-scale forester, farmer or global manufacturer sourcing commodities worldwide, the Preferred by Nature Certification offers a foundation for sustainability. 

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Our tailored services give companies the support, tools, and data they need to meet their sustainability goals

Corporate

We can support you in policy and strategy development, ensuring effective implementation.

NGO

Ready to lead change for a sustainable future? Join us and turn aspirations into transformative actions. Contact us.

Public Institutions

Our approach promotes engagement, embedding sustainable practices in the frame of your institution. Contact us for details.
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Nuestro impacto:

In 2023, alongside our partners, we ensured the well-being, human rights and cultural heritage of approximately 950,000 farmers, foresteres and related workers were respected

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Nuestro impacto:

Together with our partners, we safeguarded over 32 million hectares of forest and agricultural land from degradation and conversion in 2023

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Nuestro impacto:

En el 2023, nuestros esfuerzos de verificaciĆ³n incluyeron a mĆ”s de 5,000 empresas en mĆ”s de 100 paĆ­ses, asegurando la gestiĆ³n responsable de la tierra y las cadenas de suministro.

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Nuestro impacto:

A lo largo del 2023, con la colaboraciĆ³n de nuestros aliados, verificamos que mĆ”s de 9 millones de hectĆ”reas de tierra fueran apartadas para fines de conservaciĆ³n

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Our impact:

Together with our partners, we have successfully reduced over 30,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions through carbon footprint management of business operations.

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Nuestro impacto:

El esfuerzo conjunto con nuestros aliados permitiĆ³ la verificaciĆ³n de prĆ”cticas responsables de restauraciĆ³n ecosistĆ©mica de mĆ”s de 54,000 hectĆ”reas de tierra degradada.

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Our training programme delivers high quality courses on certification schemes and sustainability topics

We have organised and delivered training for thousands of public and corporate sector stakeholders within the scope of our own training programmes, in the framework of projects, and on request.

We want to inspire, motivate, build passion and competence for a sustainable future. 

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Upcoming Global Events & Training calendar

Event title Event type Language Location Dates Status
EU Deforestation Regulation: Exploring the latest interpretations and updates Webinar English Online 30 -
Ecosystem Restoration and Carbon Initiatives: A Practical Course in the Borneo Rainforest Expert course English Sabah, Malaysia 17 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course English Toronto, Canada 04 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course EspaƱol Medellƭn, Colombia 18 -
Curso Experto FSC Cadena de Custodia Expert course EspaƱol Medellƭn, Colombia 18 -
Preparing for EUDR: Solutions for forest and timber sectors Seminar English OsnabrĆ¼ck, Germany 18 -
Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza: Curso de RestauraciĆ³n de Ecosistemas y Proyectos de Carbono Expert course English Cercedilla, Spain 25 -
Nature-based Solutions: Ecosystem Restoration and Carbon Projects Training Course Expert course English Cercedilla, Spain 25 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course English Berlin, Germany 13 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course English Berlin, Germany 19 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course English Kuala Lumpur 27 -
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course English Jurmala, Latvia 06 -
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course English Berlin, Germany 18 -

Get in contact with us

Our experts are ready to support you on your sustainability journey.

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We support businesses and affected stakeholders in complying with the EUDR

Since the proposal for this regulation was announced in November 2021, Preferred by Nature has been following the development process closely. Backed by our years of experience in timber legality and working with a range of commodities in relation to sustainable sourcing and production, we are improving and updating our range of due diligence tools and other resources to support businesses and affected stakeholders in complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

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Need help deciding where to source sustainable ingredients? 

Get up-to-date information about regulations and the latest risk assessments for the country of your interest.

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Projects that make a difference

Smarter methods, greater impact - for people, nature and climate. Learn more about our sustainable projects.

Current projects
SCCA

Revitalising the Silam Coast Conservation Area for a sustainable future

The Silam Coast Conservation Area (SCCA) Restoration Project is an eight-year collaborative initiative between Preferred by Nature...

Forest

Sustainable Management of Small Forest Properties for Resilient Forests in Europe (SMURF)

Europe's forests, crucial for their ecological and economic value, face mounting threats. Climate change fuels extreme weather eve...

Forest

Innovation Alliance for Training Programmes for Deforestation-Free Supply Chains in Europe (EMM...

Deforestation is the primarily result of the expansion of agricultural land for forest risk commodities (FRCs) such as cattle, woo...

Empowering Indonesian rice farmers with sustainable practices for better livelihoods

Empowering Indonesian rice farmers with sustainable practices for better livelihoods

Globally, 20 million hectares of rice fields are prone to floods; another 20 million hectares are susceptible to drought. Rice cul...

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