On November 8, 2016, the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) announced its members voted unanimously to publish revised Principles & Criteria that streamline the requirements and make them more user-friendly. The decision was announced at the Annual Assembly of Delegates meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam.
RSB stated the amendments will offer:
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A new user-friendly format, enabling easy understanding of how to apply the standard; |
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Streamlined and clear impact assessment requirements; |
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Integration of the GHG calculation requirement with other available measurement tools; |
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A new approach to measure GHG emissions from forestry operations; |
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A new requirement that provides a grievance mechanism for workers and local communities; and |
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The addition of an integrated pest management requirement. |