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Partnering with local people to promote responsible forestry and improving livelihoods of smallholders, rural communities & workers through forest certification

Geneva, Switzerland
Joined September 2009
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PEFC International
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The future of forest #certification is shifting - from proving good practice to demonstrating real impact. At the ISFC & IbΓ‘ Pre-#COP30 Symposium, experts highlighted the need for better data, agile governance and stronger inclusion of #smallholders. πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/o4NK9QxDgw
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PEFC International
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The newPEFC Project Sourcing standard is still open for consultation. πŸ“˜ Clearer definitions πŸ” Strong due diligence πŸ—οΈ Alignment with LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, Green Star & others Watch the webinar & share your feedback: https://t.co/BppyHxS9hP #PEFCProjectSourcing
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PEFC International
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🌍 Great to connect the #PEFC Alliance at yesterday's General Assembly! We welcomed new Board members, shared updates, and bid farewell to David Ford, Kurt Ramskogler & Jan McAlpine. A big thank you to all three for their service on the PEFC Board and Nominations Committee! πŸ’š
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PEFC International
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Last week, our PEFC EU Affairs WG met in #Brussels to discuss #EUDR, Nature Credits, forest strategies & the #Bioeconomy. #PEFC stands ready to support EU policy with its global certification expertise for resilient forests & communities. 🌲🀝 #PEFC #EUPolicy
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PEFC International
6 days
🌳 Cities need trees! In the Urban Living News, Heidi Kagiali explores how urban forests cool cities, clean air & boost wellbeing - and how PEFC’s #TreesOutsideForests certification helps make it happen πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/GLhusCyzgC
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PEFC International
10 days
πŸ— Build a sustainable future with PEFC! Join our webinar on the new Project Sourcing standard - helping the built environment use responsibly sourced forest & tree-based materials with clarity & transparency. πŸ—“ 10 Nov 2025 πŸ”— https://t.co/enVC8whfGX #PEFCProjectSourcing
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PEFC International
11 days
Want better access to carbon markets? PEFC helps. Examples from France & Italy show: carbon credits issued from carbon projects implemented in PEFC-certified forests can earn higher prices. More points in quality matrices = better visibility & demand πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/22EjfRZgUo
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PEFC International
12 days
🧩 Certification bodies & green building assessors - this one’s for you! Join our upcoming webinar on the new PEFC Project Sourcing standard & its associated requirements for certification bodies.πŸŒ³πŸ— πŸ—“ 10 Nov 2025 πŸ”— https://t.co/KZdmDurA0P #PEFCProjectSourcing
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PEFC International
12 days
🌍 PEFC is at #COP30 in BelΓ©m, bringing the voice of #SustainableForestry to global #ClimateAction. πŸ“… Discover our agenda and join us πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/rtf0JzM0op #SustainableForestry #ResponsibleSourcing #NaturePositive #Forests
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PEFC International
13 days
Timber is shaping a regenerative future! Built by Nature’s 2025 Prize celebrates the world’s most inspiring timber buildings - many made with PEFC-certified wood 🌍 πŸ”— Discover the winners: https://t.co/apuTKkU3hq πŸ“Έ Ed Reeve – Waugh Thistleton Architects | Oslotre Architects
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PEFC International
14 days
🌳 At the World Congress on Agroforestry in Kigali, our colleagues Arianna Oggioni & Lucas Millet joined FAO & FF-SPAK to explore how finance tools - like certification, carbon credits & ecosystem payments - can help smallholders make #agroforestry sustainable for all. 🌱
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PEFC International
17 days
Sustainability isn’t optional – it’s expected 🌍 85% of consumers already feel the effects of climate change, and nearly half are buying more sustainable goods. For the furniture sector, certification builds trust. Choose #PEFC - choose responsibility πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/wxu1k4O0Co
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PEFC International
18 days
At #OsakaExpo2025, forests take centre stage! 🌳 From the Forest of Tranquillity to ancient oaks in the Forest of Civilisation, the Expo shows how trees cool cities, connect cultures & inspire sustainability. πŸ’š πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/xmNQdvADQD
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PEFC International
18 days
πŸ“£ Join our consultation webinar on 10 Nov 2025! Learn about PEFC’s new Project Sourcing standard and how it supports responsible sourcing in construction. πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈ For built environment professionals ➑️ Register: https://t.co/oSaOQV377N #PEFCProjectSourcing
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PEFC International
22 days
Designing with #wood? 🌳 Make it count for the climate. 🌍 Choosing #PEFC-certified materials means sourcing from forests that are: βœ… Sustainably managed βœ… Replanted after harvest βœ… Natural carbon sinks Every choice matters πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/mChx9Ovhf9
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PEFC International
23 days
Sustainable #construction starts here 🌱 PEFC’s consultation on the new Project Sourcing standard is open! πŸ—“οΈ Closes 23 Dec 2025 πŸ’¬ Share your views: https://t.co/d9Ek3sBAt1 #PEFCProjectSourcing
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PEFC International
24 days
🌿 From Forest to Fashion As part of the Textile Exchange Conference 2025 in Lisbon, over 20 sustainability experts from leading #fashion brands joined PEFC to explore the forests of Talhadas, Sever do Vouga. 🌳 Find out more πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/Ao5t9ZZQFZ
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PEFC International
25 days
β€œAuditors can’t just fill in checklists - they must understand organisations, people, and processes.” - Michael Berger Sustainability needs not only strong systems, but human understanding at its heart. #ResponsibleForestry #SocialStandards
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PEFC International
25 days
Michael highlighted that social requirements are integral to PEFC’s standards: 🌲 SFM: living wages addressed πŸ“˜ SFM and Chain of Custody: fair work and safety throughout the supply chain #Sustainability #LivingWage
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PEFC International
25 days
At the @BWIglobal Conference in Geneva, our CEO Michael Berger joined the session on β€œCertification Schemes and Living Wages” - inviting BWI and labour representatives to stay actively engaged with PEFC in advancing shared social goals. #BWIConference
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