Furniture True beauty lies within sustainability Muestre exponga su compromiso con los bosques Cuando usted suministra madera certificada por el Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), ofrece a los consumidores las soluciones sostenibles que buscan, al tiempo que protege la integridad de su marca. Su compromiso con la salud y la resilienciastencia de los bosques se destacará. iStock.com / Trifonov_Evgeniy property of MELACO sp. z o.o. iStock.com / JYB Consumers want sustainably sourced furniture More and more people are seeking out furnishings made from sustainable sources, according to a survey* of global consumers: 86% Prefer products that don’t harm plants or animals. 84% Expect companies to sell wood and paper products that don’t cause deforestation. 76% Believe products’ sustainability claims should be independently verified. 77% Who recognize the FSC label prefer FSC-certified over non-certified products. Hammerbacher Take a stand with FSC Recognized by 56%1 of consumers across the globe, the FSC label sends a powerful message. It says you’re partnering with the organization that sets the standard for forest stewardship. I saw firsthand that FSC standards had the best overall outcomes from a forest health and biodiversity standpoint. They also required a great deal of engagement with local communities and focused on creating social and environmental benefits for all stakeholders. David Williams, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Williams-Sonoma Companies worldwide trust FSC for sustainability JYSK has been an FSC promotional licence holder since 2011. Stosa is has been and FSC chain of custody holder since 2012. Williams-Sonoma has been an FSC promotional licence holder certificate holder since 2014. iStock.com / Olga Ionina 99.5% of the wood used for IKEA products is either FSC-certified or recycled. Learn More → How to work with FSC From local artisans to global corporations, everyone can benefit from FSC. Manufacturers Manufacturers that use forest-based materials can obtain FSC’s chain-of-custody certification. Chain-of-custody certification proves to your supply chain and your customers you’re committed to sustainable sourcing. It verifies you’ve put processes in place to produce and trade FSC-certified products. Your chain of custody certification allows you to use the globally recognized FSC label on your products, letting customers know your product supports responsible forestry. Learn more → Retailers, brands, and others Organizations that are not FSC-certified but want to promote FSC-certified finished goods can obtain FSC’s promotional licence. This licence enables you to use the FSC logo in your promotional materials, showing the world your commitment to caring for the health and resilience of forests. More than half of consumers around the world recognize the distinctive FSC logo. Learn more → Gain a competitive edge with sustainable wood furniture How producers, brands, and retailers can commit to forest-friendly sourcing through controlled and transparent supply chains by simply choosing FSC - the mark for sustainable forestry. FSC / Arturo Escobar How FSC-certified wood stacks up Wood sourced from FSC-certified forests is harvested sustainably, so there is no net loss of forest over time. This allows forests to keep doing their job of regulating the earth’s climate and protecting biodiversity. Learn about FSC-certified wood → FSC / Arturo Escobar Wood choices as diverse as the forest Sourcing responsibly doesn’t mean sacrificing quality or variety. Meet your specific needs with thousands of FSC-certified wood products, including lesser-known timber species that also have environmental, social, and economic benefits. Explore options → Recognizing beautiful sustainability The FSC European Furniture Awards honour furniture makers and their finely crafted, sustainably sourced wood products. In 2021, we recognized 12 FSC-certified companies for their creative, innovative work in categories that include Home, Office, and Outdoor. Composad s.r.l Composad creates furniture that combines beauty, functionality, and environmental sustainability. See all award winners → Composad s.r.l Melaco Sp. Z o.o. Melaco is a Polish company demonstrating its long-term commitment to responsible sourcing of wood materials. See all award winners → property of MELACO sp. z o.o. Community Products (UK) LTD Community Products (UK) LTD offers an outdoor collection crafted from FSC-certified wood. See all award winners → Community Products (UK) LTD Calligaris s.p.a Calligaris launched its sustainable agenda programme, “Greenbow,” to produce and distribute eco-sustainable products. See all award winners → © Calligaris s.p.a Make a commitment to the forests Your journey toward sustainable sourcing starts now. Learn about the process to obtain your FSC certification or licensing. Make it official → See everything FSC brings to the table Get more information on the value FSC provides furniture companies and their customers. Download the brochure → * GlobeScan Global Consumer Research, August 2021 - “More and more people are seeking out furnishings made from sustainable sources, according to a survey1” 1 GlobeScan Global Consumer Research, August 2021