More people than ever realize how important the forest and all its benefits are, not only for us humans but for all life on our planet. By choosing PEFC you not only promote biodiversity, climate friendly forests and decent working conditions. You also show that you care about the local forest areas and support the people who live and work there.
When founded in 1999, PEFC made it possible for the local and small family owned forests to become certified. Before that only the big players could be certified. This meant a huge step in changing the way we look at sustainable forestry today.
Today PEFC are present in 55 countries around the globe and in each one of these countries we care for the local forests to make a big impact and ensuring them to be around for generations to come.
Together with the forest owners, forest contractors and companies in the value chain we have created the market's largest supply of sustainable and climate-smart wood based products.
The PEFC certificate holder becomes part of a global alliance that contributes to the UN's sustainability goals. Some of the goals we primarily focus on in the nordic countries are:
Building with wood makes cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Wood is the only renewable material on a large scale currently available.
Renewability, resource efficiency, and responsible sourcing of forest products are central to sustainable production and consumption given the wealth of benefits forest can provide.
Protect the planet
Forests are at the heart of the transition to low-carbon economies.
Life on land
Forests are among the most important repositories of biodiversity and their sustainable management is essential not only for conservation, but also for sustaining ecosystem functioning.
When you buy PEFC-certified raw material or use PEFC-labeled products you can be confident that the wood material originates in a sustainably managed forest. This is ensured through traceability of the entire processing chain and through independent third-party certification.
PEFC chain of custody certification also enables you to demonstrate your legal and sustainable sourcing of forest products to your customers. It also provides you with a variety of advantages that help the environment, people, and your bottom line, such as access to new markets and compliance with legislation.
There are a loads of ways that wood and sustainable forestry practices can help our environment …
Read about how selling timber in fixed lengths can reduce waste and improve customer service.
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