PEFC Certification Mark

The PEFC certification mark (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), like FSC, is an international standard for responsible forest management.

PEFC is the world’s largest forest certification system and guarantees that wood comes from sustainably managed forests.

It carefully considers the balance between ecological, social, and economic interests.

In concrete terms, this means:

• Only wood from forests where responsible logging and replanting take place is used;
• The biodiversity and natural balance of the forest are preserved;
• The rights and working conditions of workers and local communities are respected.

By choosing PEFC-certified wood, you contribute to the preservation of forests worldwide and ensure that wood remains a sustainable, renewable resource for future generations.

As a supplier of partition wall systems with wooden profiles, panels, and doors, we believe it is important that our materials come from reliable sources.

The PEFC certification mark provides us and our customers with the assurance that the wood in our products originates from responsibly managed forests.

PEFC Certification (QbiQ SKH-PEFC-COC-5324)

To supply PEFC-certified wood, companies must comply with the PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) standard. This standard ensures that wood products remain separated and fully traceable throughout the entire supply chain—from forest to final product.

As a company, we are officially PEFC-certified. This means that we:

• Comply with international PEFC standards for traceability and administration;
• Can clearly demonstrate the origin of our wood;
• Only engage PEFC-certified suppliers for our procurement.

Just like FSC, an independent audit is conducted annually by a recognized certification body. This audit verifies whether we continue to fully comply with the PEFC standard (PEFC ST 2002:2020 Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree Based Products). This ensures the reliability of our certification.

In short, choosing PEFC means choosing wood with respect for people, the environment, and the future.

QbiQ License Number: PEFC (30-31-1362)

Differences and Key Similarities Between FSC and PEFC

FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)

• Origin: Founded in 1993 by environmental organizations (e.g., WWF), businesses, and social organizations.
• Operation: One global certification with a uniform set of forest management requirements.
• Focus: Stricter, often more detailed criteria. Widely recognized by NGOs, governments, and the international market.
• Decision-making: Structured into three chambers (environmental, social, economic), which vote together. No single chamber may hold a majority.
• Recognition: Especially strong in Western Europe and North America.

PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)

• Origin: Established in 1999 as an initiative from the forestry sector itself, mainly in Europe, as many forest owners found FSC too complex and costly.
• Operation: Umbrella system that endorses national certification systems (e.g., PEFC Netherlands, PEFC Germany).
• Focus: More tailored to private and smaller forest owners, with sometimes more practical rules.
• Decision-making: Recognition of national standards, provided they meet international PEFC guidelines.
• Recognition: The largest system globally (in terms of certified forest area), with strong presence in Europe and Asia.

Similarities

For most users, there is little practical difference between FSC- and PEFC-certified wood:

• Both systems take different approaches but aim for the same outcome: no illegal logging, protection of biodiversity, and fair treatment of people.
• Both ensure sustainability and traceability.
• Both are internationally recognized.
• Both are audited annually by independent certification bodies.

Because QbiQ Wall Systems can offer both FSC- and PEFC-certified wood, we can meet the demands of various markets and customers. This gives us and our clients the assurance that the wood always comes from responsibly managed forests.