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About APRIL

Creating livelihoods and building the nation responsibly

PEFC

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, or PEFC, is an independent, not-for-profit organization promoting sustainable forest management through the certification of forests and the products that come from them. This is done through two separate but linked processes:

  • Sustainable Forest Management certification assures that forests are managed in line with challenging environmental, social, and economic requirements – balancing people, planet and profit.

  • Chain of Custody certification tracks wood from sustainable sources to the final product. It demonstrates that each step of the supply chain is closely monitored through independent auditing to ensure that unsustainable sources are excluded.

Certification is only awarded after independent third party audits have verified compliance with PEFC’s globally recognized Sustainability Benchmarks.

Having both certifications means that APRIL Group's products come from sustainably managed forests, and traceable from the harvesting site up to the finished products.

 

*Sourced from http://www.pefc.org/news-a-media/general-sfm-news/1719-consumers-trust-certification-labels-and-expect-companies-to-label-products-pefc-research-shows

 

GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

APRIL Group values and takes environmental sustainability seriously. PEFC certification ensures biodiversity conservation, prohibits the use of hazardous chemicals and GMOs, and responsible forest management practices.

GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY

APRIL Group cares about the well-being of communities.  PEFC certification ensures the company provides positive benefits to communities, respects indigenous peoples, encourages local employment, ensures the fulfillment of workers' rights, and complies with ILO Conventions.

GOOD FOR CLIMATE

As a company that manages forests and natural resources, APRIL Group recognizes its important contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.  PEFC certification ensures responsible practices to prevent greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration.

GOOD FOR BUSINESS

APRIL Group promotes responsible business practices across its business units, enabling sustainable growth.  PEFC certification ensures business sustainability that enables fulfillment of environmental and social obligations, as well as contribution to economic development in the region.