Preferred by Nature's analysis illuminates the results of desk and on-site audits in detecting non-conformities (NCRs). It emphasises the significance of embracing a comprehensive audit approach that combines both methods, thereby guaranteeing thorough assessments and improved compliance with sustainability certification standards.

This investigation conducted by Preferred by Nature relies on a robust dataset derived from over 20,000 audits carried out between 2018 and 2022. Its primary aim is to scrutinise the presence of NCRs identified within audits aligned with the Forest Stewardship Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) and Rainforest Alliance standards.