Jiffy Group certified for Responsible Peatland Management

Jiffy met the requirements of the Veriflora Certification for Responsible Horticultural Peat Moss Production, independently verified by the third-party certification body SCS Global Services (SCS). The certified peat moss production operation includes all open peatlands, closed peatlands, and adjacent land designated as buffer zones, donor sites and/or HEV (High Ecological Value) areas.

Jiffy wanted independent confirmation that the management of its peat bogs and peat moss were environmentally and socially responsible. Jiffy`s company values are aligned with worker protection, workplace conditions, ecosystem protection, peatland restoration, and product quality. Jiffy discovered that this standard would benchmark the progress in those categories and knew that third-party certification by SCS would give the transparent communication they were looking for.

What Does the Certification Ensure?

• Peatland Restoration and Rehabilitation: Jiffy has a verified restoration plan in place, which is important because healthy peatlands help tackle climate change by absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide. Restoration also helps improve wildlife habitat. Jiffy`s plan includes donor sites where small amounts of peat can be gathered and applied to the harvested areas, allowing new peat to form over time. The planned restoration will lead to a Sphagnum-dominated bog ecosystem. Healthy peatland ecosystems are a major source of iron for the ocean, which is a vital micronutrient for phytoplankton growth and photosynthesis.

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