In February, PEFC released a new video to promote the value and benefits of responsibly-sourced forest products entitled Forests Matter. This new communications tool has been developed to provide a snapshot of the PEFC programme; what it involves, why it matters and the role that businesses can play in helping to secure a future for the world’s forests. With some 1.6 billion people relying on forests for their livelihoods and two out of three species for their habitats, it is

vital that forests are managed well so that they can continue to provide benefits for future generations.

The video explains PEFC’s role in promoting sustainable forest management using a local stakeholder approach and independent third-party certification. It demonstrates how PEFC connects forests to the marketplace, helping companies provide assurances of responsibly-sourced forest products to their customers. Stocking and selling PEFC-certified products enables companies to meet customer expectations while helping to secure future supplies of responsibly-sourced forest products such as paper, packaging and timber.

PEFC UK newsWWW.PEFC.CO.UK ISSUE 40 • APRIL 2016

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest CertificationYour Assurance of Responsible Sourcing

Forests Matter Video

We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new director to the PEFC UK Board. Anders Olsson took up his post in January. With nearly 20 years industry experience in the global consumer packaging sector, Anders will be a valuable addition to the UK board. Anders is currently

Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland and Strategic Account Lead with WestRock, the corrugated and consumer packaging specialist which was formed when MeadWestvaco merged with RockTenn in 2015.

Prior to the formation of WestRock, Anders was Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland with MeadWestvaco for just over three years, joining them in 2012 from packaging beverage specialist, Tetra Pak, where he served as Marketing and Key Account Director for Ireland.

Warmly welcoming his appointment, Chairman Ross Bradshaw commented “PEFC UK has long recognised the importance of having key stakeholder groups represented on its governing board. We are fortunate enough to be able to call upon the expertise of senior figures from a broad range of industry sectors and Anders’ appointment will ensure that the voice of the packaging sector is heard”.

New Director for PEFC UK

The video will take just two minutes to watch and can be viewed on the PEFC UK website: www.pefc.co.uk/news-publications/videos or YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvFYPpovM9Q If you would like an MP4 version, please e-mail: hilary.khawam@pefc.co.uk

This year’s Annual Stakeholder Day will take place in London on Tuesday 5th July. The conference theme will be Market Drivers for Certified Products with speakers highlighting the role market-based initiatives are playing

in driving demand for certified products around the globe. This is the ideal event for brand owners and retailers to come along and find out what’s driving demand for certified products such as PEFC’s.

The keynote speaker will be Ignacio Gavilan, Director of Sustainability for the influential global industry group, the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF). This organisation brings together more than 400 retailers, manufacturers and service providers, including major brands such as Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s, L’Oreal, Nestle, P&G, Tesco and Asda-WalMart. Ignacio will speak on Zero Net Deforestation by 2020 and the importance of sourcing pulp, paper and packaging responsibly.

If you would like to find out more about this event, contact hilary.khawam@pefc.co.uk or visit the website www.pefc.co.uk/news-publications/events/pefc-stakeholder-events

Key personnel from certified companies such as Chain of Custody administrators, marketing and sales are invited to take part in one of our autumn workshops. The first will be held in London on Wednesday 5th October and the second in Glasgow on 12th October.

These half day seminars will cover a range of topics including Sustainable Forest Management, Chain of

Custody certification, the use of the PEFC label and the market drivers for certified forest products. They are free to attend but places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so early registration is recommended.

Further information can be found at: www.pefc.co.uk/events

Autumn Stakeholder Workshops

Annual Stakeholder Day

Ignacio Gavilan, Consumer Goods Forum

Members of PEFC UK will shortly be receiving an invitation to our 15th Annual General Meeting which will be held at the offices of the Country Land & Business Association, 16 Belgrave Square, London SW1 on Tuesday 5h July 2016.

Members will also be welcome to join us for the Annual Stakeholder meeting which will be held on the same date but at the Society of Chemical Industry, 14-15 Belgrave Square, London SW1 (see above).

Save the DateNotice of PEFC UK 2016 Annual General Meeting

PEFC reviews its standards every five years to ensure that they incorporate latest knowledge, best practice, and evolving stakeholder expectations. This process is vital as these documents define not only the environmental, social and economic requirements for sustainable forest management, but also how implementation in the forest is certified. The standards revision process commenced In February and will end December 2017. During this period, all PEFC’s standards, including Chain of Custody, will be reviewed and we urge stakeholders to get involved in the revision process.

There are several different ways for interested stakeholders to participate, working groups and the expert forum, participation in a stakeholder conference or by responding to the global public consultation. A Standards Revision newsletter containing regular updates on the revision process will be published to keep stakeholders up to speed with developments.

For further details visit: www.pefc.org/news-a-media/general-sfm-news/2026-how-to-participate-in-pefc-s-standards-revision

PEFC UK has recently published a new brochure, Promoting Sustainable Forest Management around the World: PEFC & FSC. This publication aims to answer some of the most frequently, asked questions about the differences and similarities between PEFC’s sustainable forest management certification system, and the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) programme.

Worldwide, there are two internationally recognised certification systems, PEFC and FSC, and this brochure explains the origins of both certification systems. It also aims to serve as a useful resource tool for certified companies who may have questions about how the two schemes differ in their requirements and approach.

The A5, 8pp brochure can be downloaded from the website: www.pefc.co.uk/publications and hard copies can be requested by e-mailing info@pefc.co.uk

PEFC’s Standards Revision – Get Involved

PEFC-FSC – What’s the Difference?

PEFC & FSC

PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT AROUND THE WORLD

Meet PEFCPEFC UK Annual Field Trip18th-19th May 2016HexhamFurther details: info@pefc.co.uk

PEFC UK Annual General Meeting5th July 2016LondonFurther details: info@pefc.co.uk

PEFC UK Annual Stakeholder Meeting5th July 2016LondonFurther details: info@pefc.co.uk

PEFC UK Stakeholder Workshops5th October 2016London12th October 2016GlasgowFurther details: info@pefc.co.uk

ContactsAlun WatkinsPEFC UK Executive Directore awatkins@pefc.co.ukt 0114 307 2334Please call Alun for all general enquiries and queries about Chain of Custody and use of the PEFC logo.

Hilary KhawamPEFC Communications and Marketing Directore hilary.khawam@pefc.co.ukt 01689 819902

New Publications from PEFCSeveral new titles have recently been added to the PEFC library. Greening Gardens with PEFC Certified Timber looks at a wide range of certified timber products used outdoors and explains how companies selling these products can benefit from PEFC Chain of Custody certification. www.pefc.co.uk/publications/greening-gardens-with-pefc-certified-timber

Forest certification is at the core of PEFC’s work, as we promote sustainable forest management around the world. Enabling Sustainability in Forest Management introduces PEFC’s unique approach to forest certification. This brochure can be downloaded from the PEFC International website at: www.pefc.org/resources/brochures/all-brochures/1649-promoting-sustainable-forest-management-introducing-pefc-s-unique-approach-to-forest-certification

PEFC’s special supplement on forest certification in Asia Asian Timber – Certified: Sustainable Landscapes for Sustainable Livelihoods is produced in collaboration with Asian Timber magazine. This publication shows the evolution of the forest sector in this region and how it is striving towards sustainability. It can be downloaded from the PEFC International website: www.pefc.org/resources/brochures/all-brochures/2039-asian-timber-certified-sustainable-landscapes-for-sustainable-livelihoods

Hard copies of all these titles can be obtained by e-mailing: hilary.khawam@pefc.co.uk

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ENABLING SUSTAINABILITYIN FOREST MANAGEMENT

PEFC’s unique approach to forest certification

CERTIFIEDSustainable Landscapes for Sustainable Livelihoods

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