Forest
Certification
Services.
Expert guidance. Practical solutions. Stronger, more responsible supply chains.
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Certification is complex.
We make it manageable.
New March works across supply chains to build and support successful certification.
From selecting the right certification system to implementing procedures and maintaining compliance, we help organizations navigate requirements with clarity, confidence, and practical solutions.
Our experience spans forest management, responsible fiber sourcing, Chain of Custody, biomass sustainability, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Good stewardship
begins with good strategy.
Support at
every step.
Our services meet organizations where they are, providing targeted expertise throughout the certification process.
Certification Scoping
Identifying the right certification program for your organization's needs and objectives.
Procedures Development
Developing practical procedures using our comprehensive, vetted templates.
Internal Auditing
Conducting internal audits on-site or virtually to evaluate systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
Risk Assessment
Helping organizations assess risks and develop approaches to managing certification requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
Supporting meaningful stakeholder consultation and engagement throughout the certification process.
Troubleshooting & Support
Providing on-call guidance, troubleshooting, and advice on resolving non-conformities.
Solution Development
Collaborating on practical solutions tailored to operational challenges and certification needs.
One size
doesn't fit all.
Every operation is different. Your certification strategy should reflect that.
We help organizations navigate leading forest certification systems and sustainability frameworks, tailoring solutions to their operations and supply chains.
Explore the programs and requirements we support below.
FSC Forest Stewardship Council
A global forest certification system promoting responsible forest management and verified supply chains.
How New March helps: We help clients navigate FSC requirements from Forest Management and Controlled Wood to Chain of Custody.
SFI Sustainable Forestry Initiative
A North American certification system focused on sustainable forest management and responsible fiber sourcing.
How New March helps: We support Forest Management, Fiber Sourcing, Chain of Custody, and Certified Sourcing requirements.
PEFC Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
A global alliance of national forest certification systems that promotes sustainable forest management.
How New March helps: We help organizations navigate PEFC Forest Management and Chain of Custody requirements.
SBP Sustainable Biomass Program
A certification system for woody biomass supply chains that demonstrates responsible sourcing and supports sustainability reporting.
How New March helps: We help clients understand and meet SBP requirements.
EUDR European Union Deforestation Regulation
EU requirements designed to ensure certain products placed on or exported from the EU market are deforestation-free.
How New March helps: We help forest-sector organizations understand requirements, assess risk, and prepare their supply chains.
RED III Renewable Energy Directive
The EU framework governing renewable energy, including sustainability and greenhouse gas requirements for forest biomass.
How New March helps: We help organizations understand how RED III requirements apply to their operations and supply chains.
SDE++ Dutch SDE++
The Netherlands' renewable energy and carbon-reduction incentive framework includes sustainability requirements relevant to certain biomass supply chains.
How New March helps: We help organizations navigate applicable requirements and demonstrate compliance.
FSC-N004870. SFI marks are registered marks owned by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc.
Across the
entire value chain.
We work with clients across the full fiber value chain, connecting certification expertise with the realities of diverse operations.
Standards evolve.
Stay prepared.
Changes are coming to the FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood standards in 2027. New March can help organizations evaluate evolving requirements and prepare for what's ahead.
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