We are delighted to enhance our forestry services in Africa, following Pan African Forest Certification (PAFC) accreditation.
The PAFC is a regional certification system developed by local stakeholders and recognized by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) [1], a leading global alliance promoting sustainable forest management.
Christian Kobel, Global Business Manager for Forestry, Timber and Paper, commented: “Following months of dedicated teamwork, this new accreditation enables us to significantly expand our forestry service operations across Cameroon, the Republic of Congo and Gabon to further support the region’s sustainable forest management. We can’t wait to get started.”
Our accredited office in South Africa is pleased to offer this augmented service to clients, including Olam Agri, a global leader in the food and agriculture sector. Olam Agri already holds SGS-issued forest certifications in the Republic of Congo and will benefit from PAFC certification as part of its ongoing commitment to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.
Protecting nature has countless benefits, such as conserving biodiversity, preventing diseases, ensuring local economic success, food and water security, and resilience against climate change.
As a trusted sustainability partner, our IMPACT NOW Nature solutions, which include numerous forestry and crop services, support your efforts to preserve natural resources. Whether you aim to improve forestry management and farming, eliminate waste or transition to net zero, we offer targeted solutions to help you achieve your goals.
Contact our forestry experts to start or enhance your sustainability journey.
For further information, please contact:
Christian Kobel
Global Business Manager Forestry, Timber and Paper
SGS
t: +41 786217552
[1] Information about our forestry accreditations and licenses are provided on the SGS website: Forest, Timber and Paper Certification Contacts and Accreditations.
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