PEFC’s Strategic Visit to Indonesia Strengthens Regional Forest Certification Ties Responsible Wood recently visited Indonesia in collaboration with Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and the Indonesian Forest Certification Cooperation (IFCC). This strategic trip aimed to enhance cooperation among PEFC national governing bodies and fortify the network of…
Meet Your Certified Supplier At Responsible Wood, our mission is to develop and promote globally recognised standards for sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing of forest products through rigorous third-party certification. Recently, our CEO, Simon Dorries, and Sustainability Manager, Matt de Jongh, visited IBuilt Engineered Wood Products to reinforce our…
Forests & Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World! Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, the International Day of Forests, also known as World Forest Day, takes place on March 21st each year to raise awareness about the importance of forests and to promote sustainable forest management. …
In today’s ‘Meet the Supplier’ feature, we’re shining a spotlight on our chain of custody certificate holder Platinum Timber & Ply Pty Ltd, a leader in the sustainable timber industry and a proud forest products manufacturer on a mission to foster the use of renewable products through transparent and responsible…
Celebrating Women in Sustainable Forestry As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, it’s essential to recognise and uplift the incredible achievements of women across all sectors, including the vital area of sustainable forest management. This year’s theme, “Inspire Inclusion,” emphasises the importance of creating an inclusive world where…
Understanding the EUDR: Understanding the Basics for Forestry Companies in Australia and New Zealand The European Union has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a landmark policy designed to curb deforestation and forest degradation. This regulation directly impacts companies in Australia,…
The Credible Link: Certification Bodies in Sustainable Forest Management Certification In the realm of sustainable forestry, the importance of certification cannot be overstated. It’s the backbone of trust, transparency, and credibility in an industry increasingly scrutinised for its environmental management and social practices. Certification schemes, such as PEFC (Programme for…
Brisbane Hosts SIM-PAC 2024 Always at the forefront of advocating for sustainable forestry, Responsible Wood Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh took the stage at the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing Asia Pacific (SIM-PAC) Conference 2024 in Brisbane recently, underscoring the pivotal role of the Responsible Wood Certification Scheme. His insights into sustainable…
Why your business should start using sustainable cardboard packaging solutions and the importance of certified wood December 8, 2023 – Brisbane, Australia Online shopping has become increasingly popular over the last decade, and it’s easy to see why. The convenience of being able to shop from the comfort of your…
The benefits of using sustainable packaging for e-commerce businesses and why you should offer certified products December 8, 2023 – Brisbane, Australia Today, online shopping and home delivery services have taken the world by storm. Thanks to the convenience of ordering whatever people want from the comfort of their homes,…
