Responsible Forestry

We know how important it is to take care of our planet, so we’re delighted our company UK Trade Furnishings Ltd has gained certifications from the FSC® and the PEFC. You can view all our FSC® Certified products by clicking here.

FSC

The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is a global, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide.

FSC defines standards based on agreed principles for responsible forest stewardship that are supported by environmental, social and economic stakeholders. To learn more, visit www.fsc.org

PEFC

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international organisation promoting sustainable forest management.

The biggest of the global forest certification systems, the PEFC works with countless independent forest owners to maintain its internationally recognised benchmark for sustainability.

What do the FSC & PEFC do?

The FSC and PEFC set strict standards for countries and businesses who use wood and paper. These standards aim to protect forests around the world, making sure they continue to grow and thrive. Here are some examples of what the FSC and PEFC are responsible for:

Preventing harmful chemical use in forests to protect the air and water of people living nearby.
Managing forest owners’ harvesting and forestry practices to protect our trees and prevent soil erosion.
Keeping an eye on the trees, plants and animals in each forest to make sure all areas have a diverse range of species.
Ensuring forest owners offer work to local communities.
Monitoring working conditions in forests to ensure workers are happy and safe.

FAQs

How do FSC and PEFC certifications work?

Both the FSC and PEFC provide Chain of Custody Certification (COC). Essentially, this is independent proof that wood or paper products come from responsible sources.

COC provides an unbroken chain from where a product came from (i.e. the forest) the whole way through the manufacturing process until the very end when it reaches you!

The FSC and PEFC keep an eye on our supply chain and records to make sure we’re meeting strict responsible forestry standards. This includes:

Checking where our materials come from
Making sure our FSC floors have a clear COC
Confirming our FSC floors are stored separately from floors that aren't yet certified
Checking whether our record keeping is accurate
Ensuring that the FSC/PEFC logos are used correctly

Why aren’t all your products FSC certified?

While all our suppliers follow sustainable practices, there are costs and logistics involved with certifying each floor. For example, there are lots of tests and processes for suppliers to go through. Sadly, this means we can’t get our entire collection of flooring FSC certified as quickly as we’d like!

However, we’re pleased to have supported several of our manufacturers through FSC certification and we’re hoping to continue this work as soon as we can.

How will I know which floors are FSC certified?

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Why do your FSC floors cost more?

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