Foresting Tomorrow #17 | Special guest: Michael Koldsø, Auditor at WSP Danmark

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #17, we are honoured to have Michael Koldsø from WSP Denmark in the studio. Michael describes himself as a passionate tree-geek, FSC, PEFC, and ISCC Auditor with a focus on forest, chain of custody, and biomass certification. In addition to his professional expertise, he is also a dedicated ultra-runner with an impressive CV.

In this episode, we dive into Michael's role at WSP Denmark, how he structures his week, and what it takes to become an auditor. We discuss the diverse aspects of Michael’s everyday work, including the vast number of companies he visits, the differences between certification standards, and the role of WSP as a global organisation. We also explore the EUDR, its importance, and the implications of its postponement. Lastly, we delve into the role of technology in the certification process and how certification schemes might evolve in the future.