FSC is the only forest certification system supported by leading environmental and social organizations. Many organizations recognize FSC as the most rigorous and credible certification system for forest products in the world, including Canada Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Forest Ethics, Greenpeace, National Aboriginal Forestry Association, Sierra Club of Canada, and World Wildlife Fund.
Click on the links below for Quotes and Testimonials from leading environmental groups, companies, institutions and associations.
We congratulate the FSC for its accomplishments in promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. Travis Engen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alcan Inc. (back to top)
FSC certification is a good fit for our company, our customers and our position in the global market. Andy Neigel, General Manager and Vice President Operations, Alberta-Pacific Forest Industry (back to top)
As a writer, I care about the quality of the paper used to reproduce my works; and as a human being, I care about our planet. I specify FSC-certified paper in my contracts. If you were to do the same, you could change the face of forestry. Margaret Atwood, Author (back to top)
BBC Magazines' commitment to FSC remains as strong as ever and we continue to urge our colleagues throughout the magazine industry to follow our lead.
Peter Phippenehen, Managing Director, BBC Magazines (back to top)
FSC is one of the most valuable tools we have for improving forest practices and protecting Canada's natural forests. The FSC logo tells customers that the product they are buying meets the highest environmental and social standards for industrial forest management. FSC is the only certification system that provides this assurance. CPAWS is dedicated to conserving Canada's wilderness. That's why we're proud to be involved in FSC in Canada. Anne Levesque, National Executive Director, CPAWS (back to top)
Migrating to FSC paper further demonstrates the effectiveness of our Environmentally Responsible Procurement Standard released last year, as well as proof of our efforts to support sustainable forestry practices. Robert Hughes, Vice-President responsible for environmental risk management, CIBC (back to top)
"At present, the independent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification is the highest and strictest system internationally. It emphasizes that the concept of sustainable forest management goes beyond conservation and the sustainable yield of the forest, but also recognizes the needs of people and communities who depend on forests for their livelihoods." China Daily, September 25, 2007 (back to top)
"We fully support the initative to protect the world's ancient and endangered forests. All our magazines are printed on 100% post-consumer recyced, FSC certified, Ancient Forest Friendly paper. all other printing is done on FSC certified paper with a minimum 30% post-consumer recycled content. It's ncie to see the magazine industry, no only here in Canada, but around the world, is starting to implement environmentally sound paper and wood alternative practices i thier business. Working together, we can make a difference." AlZikovitx, Publisher, Cottage Life and explore Magazine (Quarto Communications) (back to top)
Dell is putting more than just lip service into its efforts to protect the environment. By purchasing more recycled and FSC-certified paper, the company is 'voting with its wallet,' and we applaud its efforts. Dell has reduced its use of paper coming from endangered forests like North America's Great Boreal Forest, one of our planet's best safeguards against global warming, and has set a high bar for its industry. Lafcadio Cortesi, Boreal Program Director, ForestEthics (back to top)
Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize winning author, states that consumers can trust FSC certification because "it is not an unsubstantiated boast by the company itself, but the result of an examination against internationally accepted standards of best practice, by trained and experienced auditors." From Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed written by Jared Diamond (back to top)
Domtar has selected Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, the most rigorous and widely-endorsed forest certification standard globally, to verify that their forest operations are well-managed. WWF-Canada applauds this decision, which has helped make Canada the world leader in FSC-certified forests, and is setting a path for the forest industry to meet the challenge of long-term sustainability. This is good for Canada’s forests and good for people who depend on healthy forest ecosystems for their livelihood. Mike Russill, President and Chief Executive Officer, WWF-Canada (back to top)
Although many organizations offered certiication, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) was chosen because it was viewed by the community as the most appropriate one to address Aboriginal rights. "FSC provided means for First Nations to effectively participate in the indsutry, but at the same time effectively manage their own land." Steve Ginnish, former Forestry Development Officer for Eel Ground [Source: 2009, First Nations Forestry Program Success Stories] (back to top)
"We think the Forest Stewardship Council [FSC] is by far the only credible voice on forest products." Aaron Sanger, Director Corporate Action Campaign, Forest Ethics. [Source: September 27, 2007. Market Watch. "Eco-friendly supplies take root in nation's classrooms"](back to top)
Compared to other certification systems FSC is therefore leading the way in terms of standards and credibility. Greenpeace Report,'Holding the line with FSC' (back to top)
Buying FSC products is not only a smart business decision for Home Depot, but one that can help save the environment. Annette Verschuren, President, Home Depot Canada (back to top)
It is HSBC’s preference to deal with customers in this sector that are either operating managed forests that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), or equivalent FSC recognized standard, or trade in products that are FSC certified or equivalent. This includes clients who are not FSC or equivalent certified but are following a credible path towards achieving compliance. HSBC Forest Land and Forest Products Sector Guideline15 (back to top)
Hydro-Québec is proud to announce that it is adopting a new procurement policy on forest-friendly paper, in response to an invitation from Greenpeace as part of the campaign to protect ancient forests, including the boreal forest. To that end, the electric utility is taking a first major step by amending its procurement practices to ensure that it purchases only chlorine-free FSC-certified 100% recycled paper for its printing and copying needs. Press Release, July 5, 2006 (MONTREAL) (back to top)
In our view, the FSC exemplifies an environmental and social NGO at the centre of an exceptional and innovative partnership among business, the public sector, and civil society to raise business standards and have a practical impact on the pressing challenge of economic, environmental and social sustainability in forestry. Robert Davies, Chief Executive Officer of the International Business Leaders Forum (back to top)
FSC Certification is one of the most respected assurances that the forest products you buy come from sources that are managed with consideration for people, wildlife, and the environment. FSC is increasinly recognized by governments and independent environmental groups throughout the world, so much so, in fact, that its name has become synonymous with responsible forestry. Richard Thorne, Vice President of Kimberly-Clark Professional North America (back to top)
For years, we’d been told that procuring environmentally sound commercial printing papers meant sacrificing quality and incurring higher costs. With the Domtar EarthChoice line, that is simply no longer the case. Indeed, being green no longer requires painful compromises. There are no more excuses for not doing the right thing. Peter ter Weeme, Vice President, Mountain Equipment Co-op (back to top)
As a result of the FSC standards, industry is gaining a greater awareness of Aboriginal peoples’ forest issues. FSC has contributed significantly to developing processes that require meaningful dialogue between Aboriginal communities and the forest industry. Lorraine Rekmans, Executive Director of the National Aboriginal Forestry Association. (back to top)
We believe that employees and clients appreciate our decision to use FSC paper.
Denis Dubé, Senior Manager of Public Relations at National Bank. (back to top)
Canada has the world's largest area of certified forests. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the most rigorous and widely endorsed certification system in the world. About half of all the FSC-certified forests in Canada-more than 8.5 million hectares (21 million acres)-lies in Ontario.
Ontario Forest Products Industries (back to top)
Our customers want assurance that the forest products they purchase are from well managed, sustainable forest lands that have been subject to the most rigorous certification requirements. For Panel Source, and our customers, only FSC certified forest products offer this level of assurance. No other certification system offers the level of independent, third party verification that is at the heart of every FSC Certificate.
Brian McLeod, Senior Vice President, Panel Source International (back to top)
The decision to switch to FSC paper was a logical step for an involved bank that acknowledges the importance of socially responsible enterprise. The FSC quality mark provides certainty regarding the origins of the paper we use. The fact that FSC enjoys broad support from both the business community and social organizations was a decisive factor in our decision making process. Vincent Lokin, Rabobank Nederland (back to top)
I have asked all my publishing houses around the world to launch FSC certified editions of my new book. I believe that this could be a first step to protect ancient forests and stop deforestation. And from now on all new editions of my books will be certified. I think if all authors around the world also decide to support this campaign, it will be a revolution in the way books are made today. José Saramago, Author and Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature (back to top)
FSC certification offers the only credible and independent assurance of good forestry in Canada.
Rachel Plotkin, Director of National Forests and Biodiversity Program, Sierra Club of Canada (back to top)
With the FSC seal of approval,Tembec’s customers now have the extra assurance that the products they buy from us are the results of good forest management and practices. Frank A. Dottori, President and CEO, Tembec Inc. (back to top)
Many in the paper industry consider FSC certification the 'gold standard' for environmentally responsible forest management. It is the first worldwide certification system established for forests and forest products. This voluntary market-driven mechanism is regarded as one of the most important initiatives of the last decade to promote better forest management.'
West Linn Paper Company, 'Seeing the Forest for the trees' 2008 (back to top)
FSC has the highest environmental standard for forest management of any certification system in the world. Monte Hummel, former President, World Wildlife Fund Canada
By choosing FSC-certified paper,CIBC has taken an important step in reducing their corporate environmental footprint. For paper buyers, FSC is the responsible choice. Steven Price, Senior Conservation Director, World Wildlife Fund Canada
FSC is the high bar in forest certification, because its standards protect forests of significant conservation value and consistently deliver meaningful improvements in forest management on the ground. Kerry Cesareo, Deputy Director, Forests Program, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) US (back to top)
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