The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a global, non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of responsible management of the world’s forests. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Bonn, Germany, FSC operates through a unique multi-stakeholder model that brings together environmental, social and economic interests to define what it means to manage forests responsibly.

FSC’s certification system is one of the most widely recognised and respected in the world, covering forest management and supply chain activities across more than 100 countries. Today, over 70,000 certificate holders work with a network of more than 50 independent certification bodies, all operating under the FSC accreditation and assurance framework. FSC’s standards are anchored in internationally recognised ISO frameworks and are subject to ongoing engagement with national accreditation bodies across Europe and beyond.

As a mission-driven organisation with a global community of over 400 forest ste...