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🔔 We’ve just released an updated version of our Due Diligence Toolkit – now aligned with Version 1.5 of the Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework. The toolkit brings together practical templates, step-by-step guidance and ready-to-use resources to help you set up or strengthen a due diligence system. 🛠️ It covers sourcing policies, supply chain mapping, risk assessment, supplier verification and public reporting. 🧰 Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your approach, it’s designed to support responsible sourcing and help you work towards alignment with regulatory frameworks such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR). 🔍 Learn more & download the updated toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/g-FNg9JN

⏳ Don’t miss your chance! Today’s the final day to register at the early bird rate for Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Commodities and Landscapes Forum, happening this 21-22 October. As a Knowledge Partner for the forum, Preferred by Nature will be part of the off-the-record discussions alongside decision-makers in sustainability, procurement, and finance. 🤝 Our Head of Sustainability Advisory, Jacob A. Sterling, will contribute to conversations on how cross-commodity collaboration can help tackle persistent challenges in global supply chains. 💡 Speakers include representatives from Reckitt, Mars, Primark, Nestlé, OFI, JDE Coffee, and others working to align sourcing practices with long-term sustainability goals. Use the code NATURE10 at checkout for a discounted pass 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghefQNnH

💬 Learn to think like a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) auditor or become one! Our FSC Expert Course on Chain of Custody (CoC), taking place in Latvia, will strengthen your understanding of the FSC CoC and Controlled Wood systems through a combination of online modules and three days of in-person training. The course is ideal for anyone looking to meet formal FSC auditor training requirements or simply gain deeper insight into FSC practices. ⏰ Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gdAy6x_H

🌍 Good news from the Risk Information Alliance (RIA): Assurance Services International (ASI) has joined as a member! As a founding member, Preferred by Nature welcomes this addition. ASI brings deep expertise in assurance and system integrity, further strengthening the Alliance’s mission to improve the quality and accessibility of credible risk information. 🤝 Preferred by Nature encourages and supports this growing collaboration among sustainability organisations to improve how #risk data is developed, shared and used across sectors. 🔍 Alongside the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP), Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR), and ASI, RIA is working to align risk assessments, reduce duplication of efforts, and support more effective due diligence systems globally. 🔗 Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/gMSsEw-g We invite other organisations to support this mission. Join RIA and contribute to a pre-competitive community working together to generate credible, high-quality risk data across sectors and geographies. Find out how to become a member: https://lnkd.in/gy4Fie75 #SustainabilityStandards #ASIAssurance #RiskData #RiskInformationAlliance #DueDiligence #SustainabilitySystems

🌲 The York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) in Ontario, #Canada, has reached a significant milestone: 25 years of Forest Stewardship Council (#FSC) certification for both Forest Management and Chain of Custody. ✅ A total of 2,379 hectares within the York Regional Forest are currently certified. York’s public forest was the first in Canada to obtain FSC certification in 2000. 🍁 Since then, the region has continued to demonstrate responsible forest management practices rooted in environmental, social and economic #sustainability. 🌎 Its Greening Strategy has also guided #reforestation, biodiversity and public engagement efforts across the region’s diverse landscapes. Preferred by Nature is proud to serve as the certification body for this achievement. Congratulations to York Region on 25 years of commitment to FSC-certified forest management! 👏

🌿 Just a few months to go! Our three-day training in Cercedilla, Spain, will focus on practical methods for ecosystem restoration and carbon project assessment. Through a mix of classroom sessions and field visits in the Sierra de Guadarrama area, participants will explore how to design, implement and monitor restoration efforts that deliver long-term impact. 📍Early bird pricing is still available, and spaces are limited. Register today to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/gcscjek4

🔔 Would you like to level up your skills in deforestation-free supply chain management? Apply to join an upcoming specialisation course in Italy! 🎓 EMMA4EU has launched EMMA4EU Pro, a four-week course designed for students and professionals looking to strengthen their skills in developing sustainable and traceable deforestation-free commodity supply chains. The programme offers in-depth knowledge and practical tools for managing deforestation risks and ensuring alignment with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) across various sectors. 📆 When: 25 August - 19 September 2025 📍 Where: Legnaro, Province of Padova (Italy), hosted at the University of Padova 🧑💻 Format: 1 week online + 3 weeks in-person (on-site) classroom learning 🗣️ Language: English ⏰ Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 28 July 2025 at 12:30 pm CEST Learn more and apply 👉https://lnkd.in/dCS9jryE 🌐 EMMA4EU is a European initiative co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss linked to deforestation. Preferred by Nature is a partner of EMMA4EU, contributing expertise in sustainable land use, capacity building, and responsible sourcing practices to support the transition towards deforestation-free supply chains in Europe. 🤝 EMMA4EU is led by a consortium of partners, including Etifor | Valuing Nature, Università degli Studi di Padova, Wageningen University & Research, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, explorer.land by OpenForests, Copenhagen Business School, AidEnvironment, Makerere University, and Fòrema. #SupplyChain #Sustainability #DeforestationFree #EUDR #EMMA4EU

📣 180+ media stories in just 2 days! 🌾 The EU ambassadors’ visit to our Low Carbon Rice Project in Central and East Java drew national attention to a topic that rarely makes front-page news: sustainable rice. Coverage across #Indonesia’s major outlets spotlighted how climate action is taking root in #agriculture, with real-world examples from farmers, millers and local governments. The visit underscored the strength of the EU–Indonesia partnership. 🤝 It highlighted how #climate-smart practices are being advanced through policy alignment, on-the-ground engagement and cleaner technology in rice mills. 📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWttUPeq

🌍 How will the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) affect actors across global supply chains, from manufacturers and processors to exporters and importers? 💼 Preferred by Nature has teamed up with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., Acta and EPPA to present a webinar on August 5 exploring how the #EUDR is influencing a new era of global due diligence. 🎙️ Our Senior Manager of Sustainability Advisory, Jennifer Mleczko, will speak alongside Diana Borcea, Senior Account Manager at EPPA, L. Claire Hansen, Regulatory Analyst at Acta, and Lynn L. Bergeson, President of Acta. The session will examine the current state of implementation in both the EU and US, what the regulation means for traders and other supply chain actors, potential consequences of non-compliance, and case studies on due diligence in practice. Registration is free. Don’t miss out! 👉https://lnkd.in/eQ8FQG-x

🌱 Are you committed to advancing regenerative agriculture and sustainable land use? Do you enjoy coordinating projects, collaborating with farmers, and contributing to landscape-level change? 📍 We're hiring a Sustainability Specialist to support our regenerative agriculture and landscape sustainability work in Hungary. In this role, you’ll help implement sustainable land management practices, engage with farmers, and contribute to the development of a Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system to track environmental outcomes. 🔗 Learn more & apply here: https://lnkd.in/gAkTWf4s