APCER Brazil, responsible for assessing sustainability and verifying carbon neutrality at COP30, is conducting detailed technical work that complements previously published coverage of the event. ISO 20121: assessment of key areas such as waste management, energy consumption, use of sustainable transport, and involvement of local suppliers with responsible practices. ISO…

World Quality Day, celebrated this year on November 13, is an opportunity to reflect on something present in everyone’s daily life: quality. It’s not just about the final product, but every process, every decision, and every interaction with clients, employees, and partners. At APCER, we believe quality is built through…

From November 18th to 20th, Porto will host the Annual Meeting of Members & Stakeholders (AMMS) 2025, organised by the APSCA – Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors, at the Alfândega Porto Congress Centre, with the support of APCER. This international event brings together APSCA member firms and auditors, brands,…

APCER is accredited to carry out FSC® audits within the scope of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The EUDR requires companies placing forest-based products on the EU market to ensure transparent and deforestation-free supply chains, with full traceability from the source of the raw material to the final product.…

In November 2025, Belém do Pará will become the world’s focal point as it hosts the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) - one of the most anticipated events on the global climate agenda. The conference will bring together government leaders, businesses, international organizations, and civil society to discuss…

APCER as IQNET Member is one in celebrating the network’s 35th year. First named as European Quality Network (EQNet), eventually renamed as IQNET in 1990 to give way to interested members from Asia and the Americas. APCER, representing Portugal, has joined the network in 1996, and since then became one…

At APCER, we believe that every certification tells a story of commitment and sustainability - and this one is truly special. Modus Habitare Hispania, S.L. developed an innovative modular stand for FSC® Spain, built mainly with laurel pine wood, and featuring details in jatoba and ebony, among other species. This…

APCER awards LIESA the sustainable event management certification, recognising practices with environmental, social, and economic impact. APCER has officially awarded the ISO 20121 certificate to the Liga Independente das Escolas de Samba do Rio de Janeiro (LIESA), the organisation responsible for managing Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, recognising the event’s alignment…