SFI Chain of Custody (CoC) is one of the leading certifications in North America to show traceability of wood, paper, and forest fiber content from certified responsible forests. SCS provides the independent audits for certification, so that companies can make credible claims for sourcing sustainable forest products.
The SFI certification system ensures that forest products moving through the supply chain are certified at every stage, from timber operations to logging, sawmills, pulp mills, paper companies, printers and manufacturers. Certification demonstrates that an organization is committed to supporting sustainable forestry, including protecting biodiversity and ecosystems, and other environmental, social, and economic principles of the SFI Forest Management Standard. SFI Certification also contributes to LEED® for building products.
To achieve certification, SCS conducts an audit to determine conformance of the SFI standard, which includes procedure and document reviews, an onsite audit, and staff interviews. Forest products certified to SFI are recognized internationally by Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), allowing products to pass claims throughout both systems.