What is PEFC?
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is the world’s largest forest certification system. As an international non-profit, non-governmental organization, PEFC promotes sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification and a globally recognized network of national forest certification systems.
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What PEFC certification does GICG offer?
PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification
GICG offers PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification for organizations in the wood, paper, packaging, and bio-based materials sectors. This certification enables businesses to trace PEFC-certified materials throughout the supply chain, demonstrating responsible sourcing and allowing the use of the PEFC label on eligible products.
Why is PEFC Certification Important?
PEFC Chain of Custody certification provides independent assurance that timber and forest-based products originate from sustainably managed forests and responsibly sourced materials.
As one of the world’s most recognized forest certification systems, PEFC promotes environmental, social, and economic sustainability while ensuring full traceability throughout the supply chain. It helps organizations minimize the risk of sourcing materials from illegal logging, overexploitation, or other controversial sources.
PEFC certification also enables organizations to demonstrate their commitment to responsible forest management, ethical business practices, and the legal sourcing of timber and forest products, giving customers greater confidence in the sustainability of their products.