Project Certification
FSC Project Certification is designed for builders, contractors, architects, artists, or anyone with a project that includes forest-based materials, whether large-scale, permanent, or temporary. It verifies that the forest materials that form part of a project come from FSC-certified forests, recycled, or controlled sources and allows the creator or builder to make their forest commitment tangible, showcasing this commitment to important stakeholders and potential investors who know and trust FSC.
Attracting sustainability-minded customers and investors who trust FSC
Project Certification grants certificate holders access to the FSC logo and trademarks and allows them to make strong sustainability claims to communicate their commitment to forest-friendly sourcing. As the construction sector increasingly seeks out materials with lower greenhouse gas emissions, better energy efficiency, and a smaller environmental footprint, they look to forest-based materials to meet these goals. This increased demand means a greater responsibility to manage forests responsibly. FSC is already recognized by various international green building regulations
FSC project certification is designed for organizations and projects of all sizes. Qualifying projects include:
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new buildings
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renovations
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civil engineering projects, such as timber bridges
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event infrastructure, such as concert stages and stands at trade fairs
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art and decorative objects including statues and sculptures
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transport vehicles, such as boats and other maritime vessels
Project certification roadmap
To begin the project certification process, the general process includes the following steps: .
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Source FSC materials
You can find North American suppliers at Build with FSC. For all other regions, send an email to vcd@fsc.org
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Choose an FSC-accredited certification body
Only independent, third-party, accredited certification bodies can conduct audits and provide the certification for your organization.
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Collect supporting documents
Gather all the information needed to prove that you meet the necessary requirements.
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Complete an assessment
Your certification body will conduct an assessment to validate your conformance with FSC requirements.
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Receive approval
Once your conformance is validated, your project certificate is issued.
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