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Help us solve the challenge

We’re over 7 billion humans on this planet, and everyone deserves a good life.

The challenge is to reach this goal whilst protecting the natural environment on which we depend, and which is increasingly under pressure.

Join us and be a part of solving this challenge

Become part of a growing organisation that for almost 30 years, has worked to develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in 100+ countries. We focus on land use, primarily through the forest, agriculture and climate impact commodities, and related sectors such as tourism and conservation.

 

When you join Preferred by Nature, you join a global family

You will spend your days passionately working with your committed and friendly colleagues on projects you believe in. You will be surrounded by talented individuals driven by strong personal values of professionalism, integrity and passion. You will enjoy a balance between work and life and a fulfilling professional life without compromising your well-being. 

A unique career

Is your preferred work outfit your favourite T-shirt with the image of a unicorn rather than a well-cut suit? 

Do you prefer a meaningful journey rather than the rat race? 

Is your preferred world the one where human choices ensure a sustainable future? 

Join the team that’s making a difference in the world!

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Flexible working environment

Most days our employees work when they are likely to be more productive and when it best suits them. Do you work best in the morning? Go ahead! Do you struggle in the morning but gain momentum as the day continues? No problem.

We offer the flexibility to work from most places. A majority of our staff work from home and can easily participate in meetings using different virtual platforms. We don’t need to spend time commuting and we can work with our beloved cats on our laps and enjoy a comfortable workplace – our homes.

 

 

We focus our efforts on

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

     

    At Preferred by Nature, every employee is valued and regarded as a great asset to the organisation. Everyone is treated equally without discrimination against them based on their gender, race and sexual orientation. We strive to foster diversity as well as inclusive leadership and culture. 

     

     

  • Well-being and sense of belonging

    We take the health and happiness of our employees seriously and consistently evaluate new ways to provide a rewarding place to work. From comprehensive health plans to a well-being initiatives designed to actively incorporate mental and physical wellness into daily tasks.

  • Career development and learning

    We work to be a true learning organisation. Whether it is gathering all our staff every second year for an intense week of learning, learning online or from our internal training team we focus on career development and learning opportunities that help our staff grow their personal and professional skills.

Facts about us

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Countries where we support sustainability commitments

Become part of our story

1994
The non-profit, mission-driven organisation was founded in Aarhus, Denmark, as NEPCon
Started to work in the eastern European region
1998
1999
Began to work on certification services
Our project resulted in the development of 100+ protected areas in Europe
2004
2007
Established our training programme and co-developed the Global Forest Registry – an online tool for responsible timber sourcing
Expanded our activities to other Western European countries
2009
2014
Established our first legal entity in Asia
Broadened project scope to other commodities, including soy, cattle and palm oil
2015
2017
Launched the Sourcing Hub – the world's most comprehensive collection of legality risk assessments for sourcing timber, soy, palm oil and beef
Acquired the certification unit of the Rainforest Alliance and since then, operating in 100+ countries across all continents
2018
2020
Took on a new name, 'Preferred by Nature' and revealed the Sustainability Framework after a decade of development
An organisation of 300+ full-time staff with a wide network of local consultants
2022
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Global Benefits

  • A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment

  • Working from home options

  • International travel opportunities

  • Casual culture and no official dress code

  • Budget for personal working space

  • Comprehensive health plans

  • Mental health support

  • English language lessons

  • Flexible working hours

  • Opportunities for professional development 

  • Can-do, go-the-extra-mile and win-win attitudes

  • And much more...

About Preferred by Nature

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit organisation that works for sustainable land use and climate-friendly solutions. With 300+ staff around the world, our projects build capacity, raise awareness, conserve nature and streamline sustainability through innovation.

Founded in 1994
Co-workers +300