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 360° 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.Â
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We offer certification services under these well-recognised schemes
Join the fight against deforestation and climate change by adopting responsible business practices and getting certified against one or more of these certification programmes.
Our tailored services give companies the support, tools, and data they need to meet their sustainability goals
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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.Â
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Upcoming Global Events & Training calendar
| Event title | Event type | Language | Location | Dates | Status |
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| FSC og PEFC sporbarhedscertificering (Chain of Custody - CoC) | Seminar | Danish | Hørning, Denmark | 28 - | |
| FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course | Expert course | English | Jurmala, Latvia | 24 - | |
| EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Bridging challenges and solutions | Seminar | Czech | Brno, Czechia | 10 - | |
| FSC Forest Management Expert Course | Expert course | English | Jurmala, Latvia | 14 - | |
| FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course | Expert course | Chinese Simplified | Beijing, China | 05 - | |
| FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course | Expert course | English | Berlin, Germany | 19 - | |
| FSC Forest Management Expert Course | Expert course | English | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 09 - | |
| Ecosystem Restoration and Carbon Initiatives: A Practical Course in the Borneo Rainforest | Expert course | English | Sabah, Malaysia | 10 - |
Get in contact with us
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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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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Knowledge hub: Sharing is caring
We share our knowledge, know-how and years of experience freely with everyone who wishes to make an impact. Visit our knowledge hub to discover articles, studies, and seminars - and feel free to share!
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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
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...
Strengthening forest management practices in Vietnam for improved livelihoods and economic deve...
Forests are important in the global carbon cycle, carbon sequestration and storage. Although Vietnam increases in overall forest c...