Strengthening Supply Chain Transparency in Asia: An Interview with Vishal Samthier
We recently spoke with Vishal Samthier, a Verification Specialist working across Asian supply chains at DoubleHelix, to learn more about his role and the work involved in ensuring supply chains are transparent, well-documented and compliant. In this interview, Vishal shares insights into the verification process, the challenges he encounters when reviewing supply chain documentation, and how his work supports stronger due diligence across global markets.
Understanding Indonesia’s Supply Chain Opportunities: An Interview with DoubleHelix Indonesia’s General Manager
Yayuk, General Manager of DoubleHelix Indonesia, shares insights on sustainable sourcing, supply chain traceability and Indonesia’s role in global timber and biomass markets.
Navigating Complexity Across the Americas: An Interview with DoubleHelix’s Client & Supply Chain Lead
Max manages client relationships and supply chain assessments across the Americas, supporting responsible sourcing at DoubleHelix.
Helping Companies Take Their First Step in Sustainability: A Conversation with Pamela
Pamela, a Data and Verification Specialist at DoubleHelix, shares how she supports clients through ISCC audits, builds her expertise in GHG verification, and helps make sustainability more accessible for companies across diverse industries.
Meet Vicky – Leading Due Diligence from Myanmar
Vicky is originally from Myanmar and made the courageous decision to relocate to Thailand in order to continue her work as effectively as she can. Now situated in Bangkok, Vicky’s role involves a combination of stakeholder engagement, information gathering and data validation to support risk assessment and compliance. With a background in teaching, Vicky is a people-person who thrives on the collaborative efforts of the DoubleHelix team. She is passionate about the protection of our forests and natural environment, and believes in continuously learning, growing and sharing knowledge to make the greatest possible impact.
DoubleHelix Launches Green Gold Label (GGL) Certification
Start your GGL certification journey with DoubleHelix and open the door to premium biomass markets with confidence.
Green Gold Label (GGL) is an internationally recognised certification programme for sustainable biomass. It covers the entire supply chain — from raw material production and processing to transport and end use — ensuring traceability, sustainability, and carbon data integrity at every step.
DoubleHelix Partners with WFID to Expand Access to Scientific Testing for Due Diligence
DoubleHelix is proud to announce a new partnership with World Forest ID (WFID) – an organisation at the forefront of expanding and promoting the use of scientific testing in the verification of wood products and agri-commodities.
This collaboration marks a natural evolution of DoubleHelix’s longstanding commitment to scientific traceability. Since our founding in 2008, we have championed the role of DNA testing in supply chain due diligence, working closely with expert laboratories in Australia and Germany. While our focus shifted over the years to integrate testing within our broader due diligence services, we’ve always maintained that scientific verification is essential for credible sourcing.
2024: The Year of the EUDR Delayed Drama
As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s impossible not to reflect on the political saga that unfolded around the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). What began as an ambitious step forward for global sustainability turned into a year-long negotiation marathon—no doubt marked by intense lobbying from industry groups, environmentalists, and trade associations, shifting alliances worthy of a reality TV finale, and perhaps even some strategic maneuvering from the EC President to keep everyone guessing who’d flip next.
DoubleHelix answers call from MPA to help Producers and Traders get Bunkering Biofuels ISCC certified
Hot on the heels of the work done in the United Kingdom and Europe to audit biogas companies in line with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) standard, Singapore-based Double Helix Tracking Technologies (DoubleHelix) has now launched the service (October 2022) to the biofuel production and trading market in Singapore, Indonesia and Southeast Asia. […]
How to avoid natural forests destruction and meet strict international timber trade rules
By Ken Hickson for Focus on Forests How can importers manage the risks associated with getting timber products from the Amazon? We hear a lot about the damage to the Amazon – the largest rainforest resource in the world – from deforestation, illegal logging and out of control forest fires. But little is said about […]