Security in the supply chain is critical for the success of many companies since it can result in significant losses for the business and other interested parties. Therefore, it is extremely important to ensure supply continuity by preventing disruptions that result from partial or total loss of merchandise, theft, sabotage,…

The climate change problem and the issue of sustainability have put pressure on the textile industry, which – undeniably – has a major environmental impact. According to WWF Switzerland, the textile and clothing industry emits 1.7 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide and generates 2.1 billion tonnes of residues per year.…

2BForest has launched 2B_OFFICE, the first Iberian co-working space that is FSC®-certified for using materials from forest with certified responsible management, not only promoting respect for the forest's social, environmental, and economic values but also protecting and valuing the world's forests. This APCER-certified project is a global pioneer for having…

22 April 2020, Earth day, a day that has never made more sense! In the current context with the COVID-19 pandemic that has transformed our lives, there are no planes in the air, there are no cars on the road, and cities are deserted. Unlike what has usually happened for…

The Foundation FSSC 22000 announced that version 5 of its certification scheme was recognised by version 7.2 of the Global Food Safety Initiative's (GFSI) benchmarking requirements. In 2018, GFSI published version 7.2 of its benchmarking requirements. In this version, a new requirement was introduced that requires auditors of certification programs…

IWA 31 Risk Management - Guidelines on using ISO 31000 in management systems provides a set of directives for properly integrating the ISO 31000 standard (Risk Management – Guidelines) in organisations that have already implemented or are in the process of implementing a management system, and it explains the connection…

The new version of the RSPO Chain of Custody certification standard was officially approved on 1 February 2020. As of 1 February 2021, companies with RSPO Chain of Custody certification in accordance with the previous standard must ensure compliance with the 2020 version. Companies can choose to conduct an audit…

Circular Economy (CE) is an economic concept whose fundamental principle is to keep resources withdrawn and coming from the environment in the economic circuit, therefore extending their life cycle and avoiding their return in the form of waste. This paradigm promotes and allows processes in the value chain to increase…