Meet Your Certified Supplier At Responsible Wood, our mission is to develop and promote sustainable forest management and the responsible sourcing of forest products through independent, third-party certification. Recently, our Sustainability Manager, Matt de Jongh, visited Australian Panels’ NSW Central Coast site, reinforcing our shared commitment to sustainability and responsible forestry. Who is Australian Panels? Australian Panels is the market…
Understanding EUDR Implications and Certification Readiness in Australia and New Zealand As the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) approaches its enforcement date in December 2024, Australian and New Zealand forest industries are keen to understand its implications. The EUDR bans the sale of commodities such as coffee, cocoa, cattle, palm oil, soy, and wood linked to deforestation and forest degradation.…
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 shared commitment to sustainability and responsible forestry. Who is IBuilt?…
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. The International Day of Forests provides an opportunity to celebrate…
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 women’s contributions are acknowledged and valued, not just in traditional…
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 home and having your items delivered right to your doorstep…
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, more people are shopping than ever before. While this may…
Separating fact from fiction: reflecting on deforestation and forest degradation December 8, 2023 – Brisbane, Australia We recognise the irreplaceable role of forests and ecosystems in maintaining the delicate balance of our planet, and the communities around the world who depend on them. Responsible Wood shares the growing concern about continued deforestation and forest degradation. We are committed to actively…
Join PEFC International CEO / Secretary General Dr Michael Berger in Australia and New Zealand PEFC International CEO / Secretary General Dr Michael Berger will be visiting Australia and New Zealand in March and April of this year to engage with industry partners, key stakeholders, and certified organizations regarding sustainable forest management and chain of custody certification. This marks Michael’s…
Joint standard AS/NZS 4708 receives endorsement Responsible Wood, an Australian not-for-profit organisation that develops globally endorsed standards for sustainable forest management and the sourcing of forest products, has announced the endorsement of its new standard by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). JAS-ANZ is currently finalising accreditation arrangements for the new standard, and certification bodies will soon…