Our member Vandecasteele Houtimport has just obtained Preferred by Nature certification for its chain of custody (CoC) and due diligence system (DDS), becoming the first Belgian company to achieve this level of compliance.
This recognition attests to the company's compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and reinforces its position as a leading player in sustainable wood management and traceability.
Based on standards PBN-02, PBN-03, PBN-05, and PBN-13, this certification guarantees that all wood and forest products managed by Vandecasteele:
With a stock of approximately 130,000 m³ of wood representing 140 million kilograms of stored CO₂, Vandecasteele is continuing a family tradition that dates back to 1883.
According to Louis Vandecasteele, “Sustainability is a family tradition and is at the heart of our business. We choose certified wood whose origin is strictly controlled for legality and responsible management.”
This certification complements an already rich portfolio—FSC™, PEFC, OLB, and NEPCon LegalSource—and is part of a continuous improvement process fueled by 24 years of adherence to the VOKA Charter for Sustainable Entrepreneurship, inspired by the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
With Preferred by Nature certification, Vandecasteele Houtimport confirms its responsibility and that of its supply chain towards people and the planet, taking another step towards a more sustainable and exemplary timber industry.
