Comparative Matrix of Forest Certification Schemes |
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Lead Organisation: |
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Confederation of European Paper Industries |
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Brussels |
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Ongoing since April 2000 |
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http://www.cepi.org |
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Partners: |
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Over 50 forest certification schemes throughout the world | World Business Council for Sustainable Development | International Forest Industries Roundtable | |
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Aims/Objectives: |
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| The Comparative Matrix of Forest Certification Schemes aims to promote sustainable forest management by providing reliable information that allows the benchmarking of forest management certification initiatives against internationally recognised principles. | | By providing this information, it contributes to mutual recognition among the different certification schemes and the promotion of sustainable forest management. | |
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Measurable results and specific
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| The Comparative Matrix of Forest Certification Schemes contributes to the ongoing discussions on mutual recognition of forest certification schemes with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the International Forest Industries Roundtable. | | CEPI has completed three editions of the Comparative Matrix. | | The latest edition of the Comparative Matrix uses 13 indicators to compare 2 international certification schemes, 18 national forest certification schemes and 3 forest certification standard-setting bodies. | |
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Implementation mechanisms
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| A further in-depth revision and re-design of the matrix aimed at providing better and clearer information to customers and distributors is planned for 2003. | | Continued work on the Comparative Matrix will bring together stakeholders representing forest owners, forest-based industries, trade unions, consumers, and non-governmental organisations. | |
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CONTACT: |
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Name: |
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Bernard de Galembert |
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c.carlisle@cepi.org |
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Confederation of Euroepan Paper Industries (CEPI) |
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Avenue Louise 250 |
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Brussels |
Postal Code: |
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B-1050 |
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Belgium |
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+32 2 627 49 27 |
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+ 32 2 646 81 37 |
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