Resources

Our comprehensive collection of guides and resources is designed to help you understand and implement the Sustainability Framework Programme.

Whether you are just getting started with the programme or looking to deepen your knowledge and expertise, our collection of guides and resources is the perfect place to start. 

About Sustainability Framework Programme

	Sustainability Framework info sheet		Sustainability Framework for Foresters
	Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework verification programme – Introduction to requirements and verification options		Sustainability Framework for Farmers

Getting started

Explore the Sustainability Framework add-on options: 

Sustainability Framework Programme Land Use Verification as an add-on to your existing FSC Forest Management

	Benchmarking summary: Sustainability Framework & FSC Forest Management Standard		Sustainability Framework Programme Land Use add-on to existing FSC Forest Management certification
	Sustainability Framework add-on for FSC-certified forest management operations

Sustainability Framework Programme Land Use Verification as an add-on to your existing Rainforest Alliance Farm certification

Sustainability Framework Programme Land Use add-on to existing Rainforest Alliance Farm Certificate

Sustainability Framework Programme add-on indicators for Rainforest Alliance certified farms

Let us help you meet the EU Deforestation Regulation requirements:

Sustainability Framework Programme verification as a tool to meet the EU Deforestation Regulation Requirements

EUDR-aligned Indicators

Discover the Hummingbird Seal

	Learn how to get access to the Hummingbird Seal Use		Preferred by Nature Seal Use Policy (V1.10)
	Preferred by NatureTM seal Graphic Guidelines

Standards

	Sustainability Framework Standard (V1.4)		EUDR-aligned Indicators (V1.4)
	System Requirements (V1.4)		Supplier Management and Due Diligence Requirements (V1.3)
	Chain of Custody and Traceability Standard (V1.4)		Terms & Definitions (V1.4)

Adapted versions of the Sustainability Framework

Sustainability Framework Rubber adaptation (V1.0)

Press releases

• Use the Sustainability Framework to 'tick all boxes in the new EU deforestation regulation (Dec 2021)
• Preferred by Nature launches second stakeholder consultation for Sustainability Framework V1.1 (June 2021)