NEWS RELEASES
Pressure Mounts on USGBC to Open LEED to SFI, Other Credible Standards
In a letter to the U.S. Green Building Council, 79 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, have urged the organization to “accept all credible forest certification systems for qualification under the LEED rating system” including the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
The Sheridan Press Achieves SFI Responsible Fiber Sourcing Certification
The Sheridan Press announced it has met SFI fiber sourcing requirements at its Hanover, PA, facility.
SFI’s Statement on the USGBC’s Fourth Draft Forest Certification Benchmarks
World’s Largest Certification Standard Continues to Urge the U.S. Green Building Council to Support North America’s Forests.
SFI Shows How Partnerships Yield Benefits for Forests and Communities
Non-profit SFI released its latest progress report today.
DocuSource Print Management Achieves SFI CoC Certification
DocuSource Print Management announced today it has achieved certification to the independent SFI chain-of-custody standard.
SFI Invests In Conservation And Community Partnerships
SFI forest certification program announced its new Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant program today.
SFI And Built Green Support Oakville Habitat Homes
Habitat for Humanity Halton will build two homes in Oakville with high environmental standards thanks to the involvement of SFI and Built Green Canada.
Thousands Demand Change to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Building Rating System
An online petition demanding changes to the USGBC LEED green building standard is receiving tremendous support.
SFI Again Part of White House Easter Egg Roll
The egg packaging for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll has been made from SFI chain of custody certified paperboard.
Oregon State Forester Elected SFI Board Chair
Oregon State Forester Marvin Brown has been elected Chair of the independent board of directors for the SFI.
SFI Marks 2,000 Chain-of-Custody Certified Locations
SFI program continues to grow exponentially, recently achieving 2,000 chain-of-custody certified locations.
SFI Statement on USGBC’s 3rd Draft Forest Certification Benchmarks
The US Green Building Council released for public comment a 3rd round of draft benchmarks.
SFI Inc. Launches New Standard Leads Forest Certification Forward
SFI has released a new standard that reinforces its important role in supporting and promoting sustainable forest management as one of the world’s leading third-party forest certification programs.
SFI Supports Habitat Home For Alderville First Nation
SFI program participants will donate products from well-managed forests and help build the first Habitat for Humanity home in a First Nation community in Canada.
SFI Supports Habitat Homes For Metis Families
SFI program is supporting a unique Habitat for Humanity partnership that will result in 11 energy-efficient homes for low-income working families in Winnipeg.
ABOUT SFI
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) advances sustainability through forest-focused collaborations. We are an independent, nonprofit organization that leverages four interconnected pillars of work: standards, conservation, community, and education. SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments. Collaborating with our network, we leverage SFI-certified forests and products as powerful tools to help solve sustainability challenges such as climate action, conservation of biodiversity, education of future generations, and sustainable economic development.
MEDIA CONTACT
Christine Leduc
VP, Communications and Government Relations
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
613-706-1114
media@forests.org
