- Perspective
It's quite possible, judging by a new draft forestry benchmark proposed for the US LEED green building standard. Using certified wood credits you with only a single point out of the minimum 40 you need to become LEED certified. Even so, plans to lower the bar for forest certification schemes accepted under the LEED standard has fueled controversy in the US.
- Feature
In the beginning of last year, Madagascar experienced a military coup resulting in political instability and lack of law enforcement.
- Market news
IKEA Industry Poland Wielbark is the first Polish company to achieve Sustainable Biomass Partnership (SBP) certification. The certificate is a new milestone in the company’s effort to meet IKEA’s sustainability goals.