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Does certification make a difference? Impact assessment study on FSC/SAN certification in Brazil

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dc.contributor.authorBarbosa de Lima, Ana Carolina
dc.contributor.authorNovaes Keppe, André Luiz
dc.contributor.authorMaule, Fábio Eduardo
dc.contributor.authorSparovek, Gerd
dc.contributor.authorCorrêa Alves, Marcelo
dc.contributor.authorMaule, Rodrigo Fernando
dc.date.accessioned2022-01-23T18:55:41Z
dc.date.available2022-01-23T18:55:41Z
dc.identifier.urihttps://open.fsc.org/handle/resource/632
dc.titleDoes certification make a difference? Impact assessment study on FSC/SAN certification in Brazilen
dcterms.abstractAlthough the direct effects of certification have not proven to be significant, especially considering the hypotheses related to the FSC principles and criteria mentioned in the study, some environmental changes have been observed among the certified groups in Acre. These include the degree of instruction pertaining to the Management Plan and the Plan for Use of the Agro-Extractive Settlement Project (PAE), the conclusion of the activities foreseen in the Annual Operational Plan, waste disposal (garbage and sewage), awareness of the use of fire, measures to protect the fauna from hunting, and the degree of involvement in reports of environmental crimes. Agricultural certification also resulted in positive impacts on the coffee companies evaluated by the study. The results confirmed the importance of Socio-Environmental Certification in promoting the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources and human development in both the short and long term, fulfilling the expectations of consumers who choose to buy SAN-certified products. The results revealed that the SAN Certification generated positive impacts in relation to training and qualification; protection of Permanent Protection Areas; reforestation with native species; registration of Legal Reserves; use of less toxic pesticides and fertilizers; storage of pesticides and fertilizers; proper use of individual protection equipment; proper disposal of water, sewage and garbage; and workers' health, among others. In general, the results achieved by the study validated the impact evaluation method as an important instrument for the broader understanding of certification and for its evolution. The study also concluded that socio-environmental certification works and should be supported, and that the enterprises and the regions should always be seen in context.en
dcterms.accessRightsPublic
dcterms.accessRightsOpen access
dcterms.bibliographicCitationBarbosa de Lima, A., Keppe, A.N., Maule, F.E., Sparovek, G., Alves, M.C. and Maule, R.F., 2009. Does certification make a difference? Impact assessment study on FSC/SAN certification in Brazil. Published by Imaflora, Sao Paulo, Brazilen
dcterms.issued2009
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseCopyrighted; all rights reserveden
dcterms.publisherImaflora
dcterms.typeReport
dspace.entity.typePublication
fsc.evidenceCategoryFSC impact-related
fsc.focus.forestTypePlantation
fsc.focus.forestZoneTropical
fsc.focus.sustainDimensionSocial
fsc.focus.sustainDimensionEnvironmental
fsc.focus.sustainDimensionEconomic
fsc.focus.tenureManagementCommunity
fsc.focus.tenureOwnershipCommunity
fsc.issue.economicBenefits, motivations, reasons for certification
fsc.issue.environmentalBiodiversity
fsc.issue.environmentalPesticides
fsc.issue.environmentalFertilizers
fsc.issue.socialWorkers
fsc.subjectForests
fsc.subjectPEFC
fsc.subjectCertification
fsc.subjectEconomic Impacts
fsc.subjectEcological Impacts
fsc.subjectSocial Impacts
fsc.subjectPublic
fsc.subjectForestry
fsc.subjectNatural forest
fsc.subjectCanada
fsc.subjectNorth America
fsc.topic.economicPrice premium
fsc.topic.socialHealth and safety
fsc.topic.socialWorking conditions
fsc.topic.socialEmployement conditions
fsc.topic.socialConsultation, participation, empowerment
is.availability.fullTextFull text available
is.contributor.funderTypePrivate funds (NGOs, companies, VSS self-funded etc)
is.contributor.memberForest Stewardship Council
is.coverage.countryBrazil
is.coverage.countryAlpha2BR
is.coverage.geographicLevelCountry
is.coverage.latitude-14.235004
is.coverage.longitude-51.92528
is.coverage.regionSouth America
is.evaluation.collectionCompany/certified entities data records
is.evaluation.collectionInterviews
is.evaluation.counterfactsYes
is.evaluation.dataSourceData by scheme / tool under evaluation
is.evaluation.dataSourceNational Govt. Data
is.evaluation.dataSourceField Measurements
is.evaluation.notesContains 3 impact-evaluation cases: a) planted forests in the South (FSC); b)extractive communities in Acre (FSC); and c) coffee in the Cerrado and Southern Minas Gerais (SAN). Includes positive and negative impacts. Very detailed, looking into many different impact areas.
is.evidenceSubTypeEmpirical study - qualitative
is.evidenceTypeEmpirical study
is.focus.productsForestry products
is.focus.sdgSDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
is.focus.sectorsAgriculture
is.focus.sectorsForestry
is.focus.sustainDimensionSocial
is.focus.sustainDimensionEnvironmental
is.focus.sustainDimensionEconomic
is.focus.sustainIssueForests and other ecosystems
is.focus.sustainLensMultiple certification
is.focus.sustainOutcomeEcosystem quality
is.focus.sustainOutcomeMarket Access
is.focus.sustainOutcomeCommunity Development
is.focus.systemElementMandE outcomes and impacts
is.focus.systemElementMandE performance monitoring
is.identifier.codeImpacts
is.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.34800/fsc-international541
is.identifier.schemeNameForest Stewardship Council
is.identifier.schemeTypeVoluntary Sustainability Standards
is.link.urlhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ana_Carolina_De_Lima/publication/284550482_Does_certification_make_a_difference_Impact_assessment_study_on_FSCSAN_certification_in_Brazil/links/5654b6c708aeafc2aabc0092/Does-certification-make-a-difference-Impact-assessment-study-on-FSC-SAN-certification-in-Brazil.pdf
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