Forest Stewardship Council

With regulatory demands and consumer expectations for extensive, transparent sustainability reporting intensifying, businesses need reliable, detailed data to underline and showcase their work and achievements.  FSC’s Verified Impact provides companies with high-quality forest impact data, allowing them to prove and progress their carbon and biodiversity goals. It also supports impact-driven projects that create positive change in the environment and the local communities. Explore how you can profit from Verified Impact: www.fsc.org/verifiedimpact #VerifiedImpact #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #SustainabilityReporting

Celebrating 30 years of forest stewardship! 🌳 Join us in marking three decades of dedication to a sustainable future and our commitment to protect, sustain, and evolve the world’s forests for generations to come. Thank you for being part of our journey. By bringing people, businesses, governments and NGOs together, we are already creating lasting positive impact 🌍 Learn more about our collective achievements from the last 30 years: https://lnkd.in/dJTRcf8h #FSCForLife #ForestsForAllForever

🌍 Are you interested in the circular economy? Join our 'Info and Q&A webinar' to learn about our work and plans to support the transition to the circular economy. 🗓 Date: 20 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 15:00-16:00 CET Join to learn: ✅ Why does the circular economy matter for FSC?  ✅ What have we achieved so far and what are our plans for 2025?  ✅ How can you engage with FSC on the circular economy?  ✅ Q&A for your input and questions. Who is this for? Anyone interested in the circular economy: FSC certificate and promotional licence holders, NGOs, certification bodies, or other FSC stakeholders.  🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/df4ztm4Q The session will be recorded. #CircularEconomy #ForestsForAllForever FSC Danmark

Did you know? Each element of the FSC label tells a story about the product in your hands. Here's what's behind the FSC 100% label. 👉 All forest-based materials in this product come from FSC-certified forests. This helps to protect our planet’s forests by ensuring that they are well-managed and backed by a robust and transparent system.   Watch the full video to learn more about the FSC 100% label and its elements: https://lnkd.in/duimFd-9 #FSCLabels #FSC100% #ForestsForAllForever

🌍 Forests are far more than resources – they are vital for our planet’s future.   Our Director General, Subhra Bhattacharjee, recently shared her vision for FSC as a force for meaningful change in Sustainability Magazine. For over 30 years, FSC has championed responsible forest management, working to protect ecosystems, foster biodiversity, and support communities worldwide.    Subhra envisions a future where FSC not only advances sustainable practices but also influences critical policies that recognize the inherent value of forests. By collaborating with partners and stakeholders, FSC aims to set new standards for forest stewardship, ensuring that forests are valued for all they contribute to our planet.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eTbQf7e9 #ForestsForAllForever

This week, we hosted a dinner on 'Driving Positive Biodiversity Outcomes Using FSC Certification' on the sidelines of COP16 Colombia. Dr Joeri Zwerts, the research lead, shared compelling evidence that FSC-certified forests in the Congo Basin harbour a higher abundance of larger mammals and critically endangered species than non-FSC-certified forests. Dr Franck Trolliet presented positive initial findings to fast-track Biodiversity Assessments in FSC-certified forests with evidence from Brazil, Finland, and Sweden. Finally, we closed with a panel discussion with Madame Prudence Galega, CBD Negotiator, Juan Andrés Anzieta, Manager of Forests and Sustainability at Arauco, Dr Joeri Zwertz, and Dr Franck Trolliet. We discussed how FSC collects and supports data on biodiversity impacts at various scales and how this can help us drive positive biodiversity outcomes in forests and support the adoption of broader global goals.  Forest Stewardship Council is always open to discussing how we can make our mission of forest stewardship and the tools that enable it more relevant in a world that is increasingly mainstreaming ecological and social factors in consumer and financial markets. #COP16Colombia #PeaceWithNature #ForestsForAllForever

Launched in 2021, the Fashion Forever Green Pact has been transforming the fashion industry by encouraging responsible sourcing of forest-based materials. By choosing renewable materials, brands are taking steps to protect the world's forests. You can make a difference too! Support responsible fashion by joining the Fashion Forever Green Pact to help protect our planet. Visit: https://lnkd.in/dqcEh3Hn #FashionForeverGreen #ForestsForAllForever #ResponsibleFashion

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.  Every small step forward matters. The sooner we all work together, the closer our world's forests will be to a sustainable – and deforestation-free – future. What can we do now? 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆. We've compiled a handy list of the steps companies can take right now. For instance, create an inventory of products affected by the Regulation, review due diligence systems, communicate with trading partners to flag the type of information they will be requesting, and assess the process and technical platforms they'll use to exchange and verify transaction data. 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁: 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. FSC Certificate Holders already have access to the solutions provided by FSC Aligned Certification for EUDR, including the FSC Regulatory Module and FSC Risk Assessment Framework. Companies can reach out to their relevant certification body now to confirm their intention to use FSC Aligned for EUDR for their journey to compliance. 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗽𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗲. They take time, so getting started now is key. Companies can start their own risk assessments using the FSC Risk Assessment Framework or keep an eye out for the FSC Risk Assessments currently in development for 20 prioritized countries, which will start becoming available in 2025. For a simplified journey, anyone sourcing FSC 100% can use our pre-filled Simplified Risk Assessment Template. For more information on risk assessments, please visit here: https://lnkd.in/ezG3Jjsq And for more detailed information on these next steps, please visit here: https://lnkd.in/e3MNUD4V

As COP16 Colombia progresses, FSC continues to actively participate in side events and discussions with communities, governments, NGOs, businesses, and agencies. We invite all stakeholders to engage with us to collaboratively map the path ahead. By leveraging diverse perspectives and contributions, we can ensure that forests are managed and appreciated as vibrant ecosystems, rich in biodiversity, and resilient against climate change. #COP16Colombia #PeaceWithNature #ForestsForAllForever

We are at the Textile Exchange Conference 2024 in Pasadena, California!   Join us to discuss sustainable sourcing, responsible forest management, and scaling the transition to responsibly sourced man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCFs):   📆 30 October 📍 Closed-Room Discussion The fashion industry is looking to transition MMCF production to certified, preferred, or recycled feedstocks. Join us and Textile Exchange for a focused discussion on how to break down barriers to preferred MMCF production and maximize its positive impacts. Reach out to Devendra Gupta, Global Value Chain Development Manager at FSC, to secure a spot. 📆 31 October 📍 Breakout 5B: The Intersection of Legislation and Certification Join Devendra Gupta to learn how FSC can help the industry comply with new legislation and proactively meet responsible sourcing needs.   📆 1 November 📍 Field Trip to Mendocino Forests Explore the majestic Mendocino forests in California to learn about sustainable forest management: responsible sourcing, biodiversity impacts, and social benefits.   📧 Collaboration is key to making meaningful progress toward a responsible textile industry. Let’s connect to share insights and partner for change! Reach out to Devendra Gupta at [email protected] for more information. #TextileExchange2024 #ForestsForAllForever #MMCF #CircularEconomy #ResponsibleSourcing #SustainableTextiles