Blog 1 – SFI Statement on LEED: Discrimination Against North American Wood
You’ve probably seen the U.S. and Canadian SFI statements on the LEED Certification credits referenced on our website, the petition and in various other mediums.
Forest Experts in the US and Canada Ask USGBC to Open LEED
Two major North American groups representing forestry experts have weighed in with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) on the LEED standard.
Built Green Canada: Inclusive – and Expanding
The fact non-profit Built Green Canada is expanding across Canada is wonderful news for anyone who views wood as a great environmental choice.
SFI + FSC = Healthier Forests
As I’ve said before, making the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Rating System more inclusive would be of value for green building and the North American economy.
Society of American Foresters CEO Says Open LEED!
The only solicited comments the Building Council seems to be heeding are coming from groups bent on promoting a monopoly.
Building Design + Construction Advocates to Open LEED
For the past decade, the USGBC has given the Forest Stewardship Council a monopoly on wood from its forests being used in LEED Projects.
The Real Green
Last week SFI was highlighted on a CTV broadcast as a label consumers can trust.
We Still Need Your Support
Let me say how grateful I am to the SFI, ATFS, CSA and PEFC supporters who have stood behind us in our efforts urging the USGBC to open its LEED Rating System.
Tell the USGBC to Open the LEED Rating System By Signing The Petition
We’ve heard from a lot of people and organizations over the past few weeks about dissatisfaction with the direction the USGBC is taking the forest certification benchmarks.
SFI’s Statement on the USGBC’s 3rd Draft Benchmarks for Forest Certification
The US Green Building Council released for public comment a 3rd round of draft benchmarks to evaluate forest certification programs.
