Forest Certification + Sustainability Solutions

  • Forest Certification

    New March works across supply chains to build and support successful certification. Expertise in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP). Services include procedures development, internal auditing, risk assessment, stakeholder consultation, troubleshooting, solution development and more.

  • Throughout The Forest Supply Chain

    We support clients across the supply chain, from forest management through risk assessment, harvest, sourcing, processing, converting to end customers and retailers. This includes procurement, working with suppliers, controlled wood and sources, developing and implementing mitigation, trademark use, complex claims and other vital functions.

  • Navigating Regulation

    We help our clients interpret and navigate the regulations that affect business. With specifc expertise in European law, we support clients with the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII), the Dutch SDE++ and others. We help clients build and implement systems to streamline opertaions and support market access.

  • Tracking Forest Certification Standards

    Keeping up with the deluge of FSC and other scheme directives, interpretations, motions, consultaions and standard revisions is overwhelming. Understanding what they mean is even tougher. We provide a monitoring service that sifts through the constant stream of information, analyzes and spells out the impact for your business.

  • Risk Assessment

    New March is a recognized leader in the development of risk assessments related to sourcing forest fibers and feedstocks. We work with clients to identify risks and develop workable, impactful mitigation solutions.

  • Targeted Training + Tools

    Our clients often require customized training and tools for forest certification, sustainability and related issues. We have developed an array of templates to develop and deliver customized training to meet our clients needs. This includes tailored modules and approcahes for executive, sales, operations, procurement and other critical teams/roles.

  • Niche Market Expertise

    Through in depth client support, our team has developed and honed segment-specific expertise related to bioenergy, biochar, biocarbons and pellets; barrels and casks for the spirit/distilling community; packaging; and lumber applications.

  • Strategy + Analysis + Reporting

    With specific expertise in forest sustainability including deforestation, climate and biodiversity, New March understands evolving environment, social and governance (ESG) trends and requirements. We help clients understand risks; engage stakeholders; harness opportunities and implement impactful strategies.

  • Carbon + Climate + Conservation

    New March works with organizations to evaluate, develop, execute or invest in forest related climate, carbon and conservation programs. This includes forest carbon offsets, climate smart forestry and other conservation programs to achieve goals, enhance performance, meet compliance requirements, mitigate risks and drive positive outcomes.

  • Innovation + Thought Partnership

    Maybe you want to build a new approach to a sustainability challenge? Perhaps you have a vexing problem and need fresh thinking? Maybe you have an idea and need an innovative thinking partner, problem solver and technical expert to help you make it a reality? That is what we do.