Edgars Baranovs

Edgars Baranovs is a Sustainability Specialist at Preferred by Nature since September 2023, providing advisory services to clients in various natural resource sectors to help meet sustainability commitments. Previously, Edgars served as a SURE Program Manager at BM Certification, managing auditing processes, and worked as an Auditor at NEPCon, conducting various chain of custody and forest management audits. Edgars's early career includes a role as a Forester at the Latvian State Forest Service, where responsibilities involved client interaction, permit issuance, and field evaluations. Edgars holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science from Latvijas Universitate and a Bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences and Biology from Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies.