The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.

By working throughout the entire forest supply chain, PEFC promotes good practice in the forest and ensures that timber and non-timber forest products are produced with respect for the highest ecological, social and ethical standards. Thanks to the PEFC label, customers and consumers are able to identify products from sustainably managed forests.

As an umbrella organization, PEFC endorses national forest certification systems developed through multi-stakeholder processes and tailored to local priorities and conditions.

PEFC was founded by small- and family forest owners to demonstrate excellence in sustainable forest management. With 49 endorsed national certification systems and more than 330 million hectares of certified forests, PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system.

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PEFC International

The Geneva office focuses on advocacy, finance, and market engagement to drive organizational goals in a global context.

Geneva

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This department focuses on fostering relationships and communication with various stakeholders to enhance market presence and engagement initiatives.

Market Engagement

This department oversees the organization's strategic direction and compliance through board member leadership.

Board Governance

This department oversees the management and technical oversight of communication initiatives and services.

Communications and Technical Services

This department oversees the establishment and enforcement of standards and integrity practices across the organization.

Standards and Compliance

This department focuses on overseeing sustainability initiatives and governance frameworks related to environmental standards.

Sustainability Governance

This department focuses on analyzing and coordinating digitalization systems and assessing their impact on national frameworks.

PEFC International

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Market Engagement

Board Governance

Communications and Technical Services

Standards and Compliance

Sustainability Governance

Digital Systems Analysis

Offices

PEFC International

Org chart

Teams

Market Engagement

Board Governance

Communications and Technical Services

Standards and Compliance

Sustainability Governance

Digital Systems Analysis

Offices

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