PEFC Deutschland is a brand that represents sustainable wood and paper products from responsibly managed forests. As a transparent and independent certification system, PEFC ensures the promotion of sustainable forest management worldwide. Holistic in its approach, the PEFC certification guarantees that products bearing its seal come from environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable sources.

The acronym PEFC stands for Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes, emphasizing its commitment to endorsing forestry certification systems. For businesses, obtaining PEFC certification showcases their use of sustainably sourced wood, providing a strong argument for sustainability communication and reputation management. It also offers numerous benefits and opportunities, including the utilization of the PEFC trademark.

For forest owners, PEFC certification establishes a transparent and credible proof of eco-friendly forest management. With over 300,000 forest owners in Germany relying on PEFC certification, including state-owned forest enterprises, municipal forest officers, and private small-scale forest owners, the program provides benefits, such as the PEFC forest standard and access to regional contacts. PEFC is proud to support sustainable forestry practices – This forest is different!