Gardening is now greener with FSC™-certified paper pot … Ellepot - a company in Denmark that created a unique propagation system to grow seedlings in FSC™ certified paper pots - i s joining forces with Dutch nursery, Kwekerij Wouters to create a …
Accessible hospitality for all: Making everyone feel welcome … International Day of People with Disabilities celebrated in the first week of December every year. This international observance is promoted by the United Nations since 1992 and calls for all …
World’s first PEFC-certified house unveiled in Denmark … The Friis Thaagaard family recently unveiled Villa Grenaa, the world’s first Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certified villa. Located in the southern part of Grenaa …
NEPCon Establishes South Asian Regional Hub in India … International leading provider of sustainability certification establishes regional hub in India to provide direct service to clients for FSC™, Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture, and other …
Fact check: Where does biomass come from? … The issue of biomass consumption in Denmark has garnered wall-to-wall coverage on Danish media over the past few days. The coverage gives an impression that all biomass comes from wood that has been cut from …
Certified bamboo plantations improve water quality in Ecuador … Two bamboo plantations which protect watershed and help improve downstream water quality in Pichincha Province, Ecuador have recently been certified against the FSC™ (Forest Stewardship …
NEPCon: Criticism of biomass imports from Estonia is unfounded … In an open letter, a Danish and an Estonian organisation are accusing Danish taxpayers and the Danish import of biomass of being complicit in the destruction of Estonian forests. But …
FAQs: NEPCon's new brand name - Preferred by Nature … Questions and answers related to our brand name change, from NEPCon to Preferred by Nature, as of 1 October …
COVID-19 outbreak: How NEPCon is taking action … The current COVID-19 outbreak is having a profound impact around the world. NEPCon is taking the situation very seriously and we are committed to taking all necessary actions in order to protect health and …
How to mitigate risks when sourcing wood in Russia … The world’s second-largest timber exporter may seem a challenge to businesses looking for a new and risk-free supply of sustainable wood. However, there are efficient ways of mitigating potential …
“Travel with a purpose”: An overview from Saúl Blanco Sosa … An expert with more than two decades of experience in the travel sector talked about how travel can help people learn and make the world a better place, and how tourism businesses can achieve …
Approaching the EU Deforestation Regulation and traceability for the products in scope … The clock is ticking for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation: how does it impact traceability for the products in …
NEPCon to assist in Natura 2000 protection in northern Cyprus … The conservation of marine turtles in northern Cyprus will soon be safeguarded, along with other precious nature of the region. A new project will assist the Turkish Cypriot community in its …
Using a risk based approach to avoid illegal timber … The risk assessment process can be difficult to grasp. Different systems use different terms for risks, and understand risks in different ways – below we will try to provide a clear overview of how …
… world by helping people bring business ideas on ecosystem services to fruition. This article provides some information …
FSC certification explained: gain insight and auditor competence … Rainforest Alliance and NEPCon have developed a training course focusing on FSC TM auditing and offering comprehensive insight into the inner workings of the FSC system whilst also …
The FSC Controlled Wood system undergoes major change … A new version of FSC’s Controlled Wood (CW) Standard addresses major weaknesses as part of a long-pending overhaul of the CW system. FSC certificate holders sourcing CW should brace themselves for …
The global cocoa market is growing fast, but will it benefit the farmers? … Although cocoa is a lucrative business with staggering margins for those controlling the value chain, the producers mostly live in poverty. And it is seemingly impossible to move …
Transforming cocoa farming with Ferrero: The Wassa Amenfi Initiative … The Wassa Amenfi Cocoa Landscape Initiative in Ghana, a pioneering effort led by Ferrero in collaboration with Preferred by Nature, Solidaridad, and Rikolto, represents a significant …
HARMONITOR: Improving clarity on sustainability certification schemes in Europe … In the current landscape where sustainability is a critical global concern, the European Union's HARMONITOR project represents a significant step towards improving the …