How We Source Wood Responsibly
Responsible forestry requires more than purchasing certified wood — it requires active oversight of the supply chain and transparent disclosure when disruptions occur. Here is how our fiber procurement process actually works:
Our fiber procurement team evaluates prospective suppliers against FSC FM/COC criteria. Suppliers in jurisdictions flagged by FSC Controlled Wood require enhanced due diligence, including third-party forest site visits.
All primary timber suppliers must hold valid FSC or PEFC certification. Certificates are verified against public registries at time of contract and annually thereafter.
Each log delivery is tracked by source forest ID, harvest date, and timber species. This data feeds into our COC invoicing system, enabling project-specific FSC claim documentation for builders and architects.
Our FSC chain-of-custody certification is audited annually by SCS Global Services. Audit findings — including any non-conformances — are published in our Sustainability Report. Non-conformances must be resolved within 90 days.
The remaining 4.7% of fiber not meeting certified standards originates primarily from small private landowners in regions where certification infrastructure is underdeveloped. We are investing in a landowner certification assistance program targeting three southern US states through 2026.
FSC certification verified by SCS Global Services (Certificate: BC-COC-007XXX). PEFC certification verified independently per PEFC ST 2002:2020 standards. Both certificates are publicly searchable in their respective registries.