PEFC was founded in 1999 by various organisations from 11 European countries that are committed to promoting sustainable forest management. The countries were supported by representatives of more than 15 million forest owners.

Since 2004, PEFC has become a global organisation with national members spread across all continents. Currently, there are members from more than 50 countries, including the Netherlands.

The comprehensive set of requirements of the PEFC label guarantees that the sustainability requirements of the client are met in all areas. This way, you can be sure that the forest also remains forest, biodiversity is maintained, the water and soil quality remains good and people can do their work safely and with good working conditions.