PEFC RED II certification: discover the latest developments

13 December 2024 Event report

The new PEFC RED II standards are a significant move towards PEFC providing companies with a tool to demonstrate their compliance with the RED II sustainability and greenhouse gas saving criteria across the European Union (EU).

These new standards will enable PEFC chain of custody certified organisations seeking RED II compliance to obtain a PEFC RED II certificate and use the PEFC certification scheme to demonstrate that the forest biomass they use meets the relevant RED II sustainability criteria.

Organisations that are not yet PEFC chain of custody certified and wish to use the PEFC RED II tool as evidence to meet their RED II obligations, will be able to obtain a PEFC chain of custody certificate and a PEFC RED II certificate at the same time.

To introduce these new standards, we held a PEFC RED II webinar last week, focusing on what PEFC RED II certification involves for current and potential certificate holders as well as highlighting the benefits that this new certification offers companies in the forest biomass industry.

If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording below:

Why choose PEFC RED II certification?

Here we have highlighted just a few reasons why opting for PEFC RED II certification is the right choice for your company. 

PEFC’s proven expertise and industry knowledge

With 25 years of experience in certification and standards development in the forest supply chain, PEFC’s longstanding knowledge of accreditation requirements, coupled with a global network of experienced chain of custody and forestry related industry auditors, ensures a smooth and reliable process for your company.

Simplified implementation and compliance

The PEFC RED II standard simplifies the complex RED II requirements by translating them into clear, understandable steps, using standardised language based on ISO standards and the PEFC Chain of Custody standard, familiar to thousands of companies around the world.

Efficiency and cost saving

PEFC RED II certification synergies with chain of custody certification reduces the time and resources you need for your RED II compliance, while enabling you to maintain two certifications at the same time. Whether you are already PEFC chain of custody certified or not, this streamlined process helps you meet RED II requirements more efficiently.

Streamlined compliance for RED II and EUDR

The integration of PEFC RED II certification and the PEFC EUDR DDS module enables you to build on the PEFC chain of custody framework to meet the requirements of both. This streamlined approach saves time and resources, while aiding compliance across multiple regulations.

Stay up to date on the latest PEFC RED II news

Visit the PEFC RED II website for all the latest news, PEFC RED II tools, dates for upcoming webinars, and recordings from previous webinars.

If you want the latest PEFC RED II information mailed directly to your inbox, you can sign up to the PEFC Technical Matters newsletter.

You can also follow us on LinkedIn, where we post all the latest PEFC RED II news.

Finally, if you have any questions or queries, you can reach out to us at red@pefc.org and our experts will be able to get back to you.