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The large Danish pension fund ATP, with a total investment portfolio of more than 50 billion EUR, is planning to invest about 400 million EUR in purchase of forests.
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Responsible business pays off: Two recent reports confirm that green consumerism is still growing across the Northern Hemisphere, even in the face of the global economic crisis.
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According to the International Tropical Timber Organization, ITTO, a multi-million illegal logging operation has been detected in the Brazilian state of Pará.
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On the 5th of March, PEFC announced its endorsement of the forest certification scheme "Russian National Forest Certification System" (PEFC-FCR).
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A study recently published by the Rainforest Alliance documents several on-the-ground benefits of FSC forest management certification.
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With an FSC chain of custody certificate in place, the bindery D.
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PEFC is engaging in a review of two of its core documents: PEFC's forest management criteria (Annex 3: Basis for Certification Schemes and their Implementation) and PEFC's standard setting procedures (Annex 2: Rules for Standard Setting).
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Based on its recently concluded Governance Review, PEFC is establishing a new Stakeholder Forum for international forest leaders.
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Due to increasing demands for FSC certified timber, the Swedish forest group Södra is preparing to provide its members with the opportunity to become FSC certified under a group scheme, either as part of a dual certification under both FSC and PEFC, or as single certification.
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Traders in illegal timber products are probably facing hard times in the EU.
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Based on the Forest Stewardship Council's requirements, the Rainforest Alliance has developed a Chain of Custody standard for FSC-certified forest operations wishing to sell their forest products as FSC-certified.
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Well-known for its commitment to car safety, Swedish car maker Volvo is also focused on other aspects of responsible car production.
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Some companies ensure a steady supply of certified wood by producing the wood themselves.
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A review undertaken last year as part of the World Bank-sponsored forest sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) showed that serious problems with illegal logging exist in a major part of the country's forest concessions.
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Rainforest Alliance has asked NEPCon to take over the management of its SmartWood Program in 14 additional European countries.
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The international food packaging solutions company Tetra Pak has sold more than 100 million FSC-labeled liquid and food cartons since the first certified product - the Tetra RecartTM package - was launched about one year ago.
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The international food packaging solutions company Tetra Pak has sold more than 100 million FSC-labeled liquid and food cartons since the first certified product - the Tetra RecartTM package - was launched about one year ago.
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Rainforest Alliance has asked NEPCon to take over the management of its SmartWood Program in 14 additional European countries.
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Based on the services of NEPCon, the following FSC certificates have been issued by the Rainforest Alliance, while PEFC certicates were issued by BMG TRADA Certifiering AB.
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The Ojon ® Corporation, a Canadian beauty care company within the Estée Lauder Companies, has teamed up with the Rainforest Alliance in order to ensure that the company's use of rare palm nut oil from Honduran rainforests is sustainable and locally beneficial.