Efeca, as a knowledge partner of Compliance and Risk, recently collaborated with Edif ERA to host a webinar addressing crucial legislation and practical compliance strategies for natural materials and electronics. The webinar’s central theme was due diligence, emphasising the importance of transparency and robust reporting across sectors facing stringent regulatory pressures. In today’s regulatory landscape, […]
In October 2012, a coalition of UK trade associations, governmental bodies, and non-governmental organisations committed to achieving 100% sourcing of credibly certified sustainable palm oil by the end of 2015, underpinned by the UK statement on sustainable palm oil. Efeca, as part of CPET (Central Point of Expertise on Timber), has been tasked with producing […]
Efeca conducted a comprehensive comparison of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil Standard (ISPO), Malaysian Palm Oil Standard (MSPO), and Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Standard in March, commissioned by the Central Point of Expertise on Timber (CPET) helping organisations to source sustainable palm oil. These standards, which have been developed to ensure sustainability in […]
On 18 February 2016, the European Commission (EC) published a comprehensive report assessing the effectiveness of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) during its initial two years of implementation. This report highlights both progress and challenges encountered by Member States and the private sector in adhering to and enforcing the regulation. The findings reveal that while […]
Efeca Director Emily Fripp, in collaboration with CIFOR’s Cecilia Luttrell, explores in a CIFOR paper how lessons from Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) can inform effective benefit-sharing mechanisms under REDD+ initiatives. In their joint paper, Emily Fripp and Cecilia Luttrell delve into the experiences garnered from Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) established under the Forest Law Enforcement, […]
A 4.5 month exhilarating journey took me from London to Airlie Beach in Queensland, Australia, via Brazil and South Africa, sailing more than 20,000 nautical miles, crossing 4 oceans, including the Bass Strait three times. On board the boat Da Nang Viet Nam with the only female skipper, Australian Wendy (Wendo) Tuck, I experienced the […]
DEFRA Extends Efeca-LTS CPET Contract to March 2016 for Continued Sustainability Initiatives We are thrilled to announce that DEFRA has extended the CPET contract for Efeca-LTS until March 2016. This extension enables us, as service providers, to continue our efforts in delivering essential sustainability initiatives. These initiatives include producing topical newsletters, hosting workshops, and maintaining […]
We are excited to share the latest developments in our collaboration with Rezatec, aimed at empowering businesses to optimise management of their land-based assets through the use of Earth Observation (EO) imagery and data. This partnership involves several significant demonstration projects across diverse geographical locations, showcasing the application of advanced EO technologies. In Indonesia, we […]
Plan Vivo Foundation hosted its stakeholder meeting on 28th and 29th September in Sweden. The meeting focussed on the experiences of the Plan Vivo Standard and system in supporting the delivery of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Efeca assisted in the preparations for the biennial meeting. The Plan Vivo Foundation is a registered charity in […]
