SCS Global Services Now Certifies Mills and Forest Product Manufacturers to SFI® Fiber Sourcing Standard
SFI Standard Recognized Internationally by PEFC
EMERYVILLE, Calif., January 22, 2020 /3BL Media/ - SCS Global Services today announced its accreditation to perform audits under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Fiber Sourcing Standard. This standard is a leading, credible certification in North America that governs how SFI-certified organizations procure fiber from non-certified forestland. It is specifically geared toward organizations in the United States and Canada seeking to verify that the wood they purchase from forests, domestically or globally, is legally and responsibly sourced.
“About 90% of the world’s forests are not certified, so strong mechanisms must exist to promote responsible procurement from these lands,” said Kathy Abusow, President and CEO, SFI. “SFI Fiber Sourcing certification encourages the spread of responsible forestry practices. We are delighted to have SCS as a third-party certification body with their extensive experience in the responsible forestry sector.”
“With nearly 30 years of experience in the certification of forestry practices, we are pleased to be able to add SFI Fiber Sourcing certification to our suite of services, which most recently includes SFI Chain of Custody certification,” said Brendan Grady, SCS Director of Forest Management Certification. “Our aim is to provide services that benefit our clients in their markets, and to provide the options their supply chains demand. With the addition of this service, we will continue to uphold our high level of integrity, friendly and knowledgeable customer support, and dedication to fair and objective audits.”
The Standard (2015-2019 Standards and Rules®, Section 3 – Fiber Sourcing) includes measures to broaden the practice of biodiversity, use best management practices to protect water quality, provide outreach to landowners, and use the services of forest management and harvesting professionals.
Learn more about SFI Fiber Sourcing certification and other forestry services at https://www.scsglobalservices.com/services/sfi-forestry-certification-services. For questions, contact SCS at BGrady@scsglobalservices.com or 510.452.8034.
About SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in forestry, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the world. Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields, and the company is a trusted partner to many environmental NGOs due to its dedication to quality and professionalism. SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. For more information visit www.scsglobalservices.com.
About Sustainable Forestry Initiative
SFI® Inc. advances sustainability through forest-focused collaborations. We are an independent, non-profit organization that demonstrates our commitment to forests through our work in standards, conservation, education, and community. SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments to achieve a vision of a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests. Learn more at sfiprogram.org.
