WHO WE ARE
At the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, we believe that sustainable forests are critical to our collective future. SFI is a sustainability leader through our work in standards, conservation, community, and education.
As an independent, non-profit organization, we collaborate with our diverse network to help address local and global sustainability challenges. SFI works with the forest sector, brand owners, conservation groups, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, governments, and universities.
SFI’S MISSION
is to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaboration.
SFI’S VISION
is a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests.
SFI’S CULTURE
The SFI staff is dedicated to creative and visionary approaches to addressing sustainability challenges in collaboration with partners and stakeholders. We believe that our organization is strengthened by our employees, who represent diverse cultures, disciplines, educational backgrounds, and work and life experiences. Learn more about SFI Staff Culture.
SFI 2025-2030 STRATEGIC DIRECTION
SFI’s 2025-2030 Strategic Direction summary provides an overview of our strategic priorities by pillar.
SFI’S DEI POLICY
SFI is committed to a program of tangible actions and continuous improvement that embeds diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our organization, across our standards, conservation, community and education pillars, and throughout our network. Read more about SFI’s DEI Policy.
SFI’S INDIGENOUS RELATIONS COMMITMENT
SFI is committed to building and promoting forest-focused collaborations rooted in recognition and respect for Indigenous Peoples’ rights and traditional knowledge. We firmly believe that inclusive, collaborative approaches to policy, program and relationship development lead to real progress on the ground and a positive difference in people’s lives. Read more about SFI’s Indigenous Relations Commitment.
