The Bank of England commissioned Efeca to provide support in understanding the sustainability of plant-based alternatives to tallow, including palm oil and coconut, as feedstock for oleochemical derivatives used in the production of polymer banknotes. Efeca conducted an independent review of the environmental and social impacts associated with these three feedstocks. The aim was to […]
Efeca is providing technical assistance to the UK government and the Secretariat to the Amsterdam Declaration, in particular supporting the development of a monitoring and reporting framework for progress. What is the Amsterdam Declaration? The Palm Oil Amsterdam Declaration, signed by six countries, is a statement showing support for a fully sustainable palm oil supply […]
For the past four years, Efeca has undertaken the responsibility of compiling the UK government’s Annual Consumption Report, which tracks progress towards sourcing 100% credibly certified sustainable palm oil in the UK. This final report marks the culmination of a series of annual reviews initiated to monitor the nation’s adherence to its sustainable palm oil […]
Leadership in Sustainability Emily Fripp, Founding Director of Efeca, brings extensive experience and expertise in sustainability, particularly in her role as a Trustee on the Board of Trustees of the Plan Vivo Foundation (PVF), a Scottish charity dedicated to promoting sustainable land management among rural smallholders and communities. PVF has pioneered a framework known as […]
Efeca’s Director Emily Fripp was invited to lead the ACOP World Café Session at the RSPO Roundtable Conference in Bangkok. Emily led a lively discussion on the use of RSPO ACOP data as a tool for Engagement, using Efeca’s experience of producing the UK Government’s Annual Consumption Report as an example. UK Palm Oil and […]
The wait is over: FLEGT licences are here. On 15 November 2016, Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licensed timber from Indonesia arrived in Europe for the first time. The licences are now issued to accompany verified legal products it exports to the EU. The advantage of this is that FLEGT-licensed products are considered […]
Emily Fripp, the founder and Director of Efeca, has been invited to contribute her expertise as a judge on the panel for the Timber Trade Journal’s (TTJ) prestigious Environmental Achievement award, slated for September this year. The award recognises significant contributions and innovations within the timber industry, specifically focusing on environmental sustainability and best practices. […]
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 […]
