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
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.Ā
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Our impact:
In 2023, alongside our partners, we ensured the well-being, human rights and cultural heritage of approximately 950,000 farmers, foresters and related workers were respected.
Our impact:
Together with our partners, we safeguarded over 32 million hectares of forest and agricultural land from degradation and conversion in 2023.
Our impact:
In 2023, our verification efforts extended to over 5,000 companies across 100+ countries, ensuring the responsible management of lands and supply chains.
Our impact:
Throughout 2023, in collaboration with our partners, we ensured that more than 9 million hectares of forest land was set aside for conservation purposes.
Our impact:
Together with our partners, we have successfully reduced over 30,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions through carbon footprint management of business operations.
Our impact:
Our joint efforts with partners resulted in the verification of responsible ecosystem restoration practices on over 54,000 hectares of degraded land.
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.Ā
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Upcoming Global Events & Training calendar
| Event title | Event type | Language | Location | Dates | Status |
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| Introduction to the Preferred by Nature's EUDR-aligned Due Diligence Toolkit | Webinar | English | Online | 21 - | |
| 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 | EspaƱol | MedellĆn, Colombia | 18 - | |
| Curso Experto FSC Cadena de Custodia | Expert course | EspaƱol | MedellĆn, 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 - |
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Our experts are ready to support you on your sustainability journey.
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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Projects that make a difference
Smarter methods, greater impact - for people, nature and climate. Learn more about our sustainable projects.
Current projects
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...
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...
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
Globally, 20 million hectares of rice fields are prone to floods; another 20 million hectares are susceptible to drought. Rice cul...