As part of our effort to support legal timber trade, Preferred by Nature is hosting a webinar on legal timber imports from Russia and Ukraine.

Hardwood trader Carl Ronnow is joining the increasing number of global businesses adapting blockchain technology to manage their supply chains. It’s been a revelation, says Dick Anning, Environment Manager, who recently participated in a pilot project initiated by…

The magnificent Maya Biosphere Reserve, approximately 2.1 million hectares, created by the Guatemalan Government in 1990 and recognised by UNESCO, anchors the largest remaining natural forest block in Central America. Till date, the Reserve stands as the prime example of how community…

NEPCon – Preferred by Nature is inviting stakeholder input for the first draft of the Sustainability Framework through a public consultation launching today.

NEPCon, Preferred by Nature and the Accountability Framework initiative have agreed to work closely together to mainstream the Accountability Framework’s principles and guidance for companies seeking to advance on their ethical supply chain journey.…

By mapping activities against UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), companies can identify unsustainable gaps in their supply chains, a new study from Copenhagen Business School suggests. In Denmark, hardwood importer Keflico is already using SDGs to measure sustainable impacts.…

Despite the introduction of the European Timber Regulation (EUTR) and increased monitoring and policing efforts, the EU remains one of the largest markets for the global trade in illegal timber. 

There are a number of schemes for palm oil plantation traders and processors, as well as retailers and manufacturers to demonstrate their sustainability efforts and good agricultural practices. In this article, we’…

Only 9 per cent of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled. The plastic waste problem, especially packaging waste – must be addressed for a more sustainable future. Tetra Pak is moving towards a…

Viscose is a natural-based material made from the cellulose derived from wood pulp but is produced from a chemical-laden process. Recently, it is starting to gain popularity in response to the demand for natural…