Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Services

Introduction 

The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) plays a vital role to help the in by establishing ethical and sustainable standards for forest management processes. 

As a globally recognized voluntary certification scheme, PEFC provides assurance that forestry operations adhere to responsible practices, promoting the conservation of forests while meeting the increasing demand for wood and forest products through sustainable means. Their end-to-end solutions encompass: 

• PEFC Certification: Focusing on sustainable forestry management, adhering to economic, environmental, and social standards, enabling forest owners to demonstrate their commitment to responsible practices through an internationally recognized certificate. 

• PEFC Chain of Custody: Ensuring traceability of wood products throughout the supply chain, from certified forests to manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers, enabling transparency and verification of certified material sourcing.

Challenges 

Beyond serving as a renewable source of wood and forest products, forests are vital ecosystems playing an indispensable role in mitigating climate change by acting as carbon sinks and supporting livelihood for indigenous communities globally. 

As the global population continues to grow and economies expand, the demand for forest resources and products around energy, building and infrastructure, and industrial applications is projected to rise steadily; exposing the forestry sector to a multitude of environmental concerns and social risks. 

While adoption of sustainable management practices and innovation is key, the sector is taking cognizance of regulatory policies like EUDR and continues to implement robust certification programs like PEFC™ to demonstrate commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability,

Our Impact 

• 166 forest owners/managers (Certificate holders and group members) are certified by Bureau veritas around the word.
• 1805 sites PEFC CoC certified by Bureau Veritas.

Our Services