FSC Risk Hub
Assess, visualize, and mitigate risks in forestry sourcing
What is the FSC Risk Hub?
This interactive dashboard and world map helps visualize FSC Risk Assessments at national and regional level geographies taken from FSC Risk Assessments. The platform compiles risk assessment results of 64 indicators based on FSC’s Risk Assessment Framework.
Additional resources
FSC Risk Assessments
Learn more about how the FSC Risk Assessment tool helps organizations worldwide align their sourcing with FSC’s values.
FSC Country Requirements Schedule
Follow ongoing and planned FSC Risk Assessment development and revision processes in the upcoming years
FAQs
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Who can access the FSC Risk Hub and view the interactive dashboard and maps?
While the FSC Risk Hub is publicly accessible, this platform especially empowers FSC certificate holders and stakeholders and provides them with key information to support their responsible sourcing decisions.
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Where is the Risk Assessment data coming from?
The data compiled on the FSC Risk Hub is gathered from FSC Risk Assessments assed by experts and consultants. FSC is the proprietor of this data and ensures a regular update on the platform.
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What type of insights can I gather from the FSC Risk Hub and how can I filter this data?
You can view risk indicators and mitigation measures from the risk assessments and filter the data by country, geographic scope, risk category and indicator group and even go deeper into the detail of each of the 64 indicators.
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How can the FSC Risk Hub and the Risk Assessments help me ensure sustainable forest practices and align with FSC standards and global regulations?
The FSC Risk Hub supports FSC stakeholders in their decision-making and due diligence processes by providing a platform on which the data-heavy risk assessments can be easily visualized and interpreted, and translated into clear, actionable insights. The interactive world map and dashboard enhance the value and usability of these assessments by displaying the information in an easy and comprehensive format. Moreover, a table with the risks and mitigation measures can be downloaded. Visit FSC Risk Assessments to find out on how these assessments help organizations to identify risks and mitigation measures, and to learn more about the guidelines and processes behind their development.
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I am only able to see the Risk Assessments for a few countries. Will the Risk Assessments for the other countries also be available on the FSC Risk Hub?
Yes, FSC is currently developing the Risk Assessments for the remaining countries and will be made available on the Risk Hub as they are finalized. To learn more about this process and the timeline check FSC Country Requirements Schedule.
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Can I download the data for a specific country or set of countries?
Yes, once you have applied the desired filters, go to the “Risk Details” tab. The filtered table can be downloaded in a CSV format. Above the table on the right corner you can find the option to download the data.
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I develop risk assessments specific to my organization and region. Can I also upload these to the FSC Risk Hub?
No, at the moment it is not possible to upload your company-led risk assessments. However, FSC is constantly evaluating and improving its digital platforms to better address stakeholders needs, so don’t hesitate to send us your feedback directly from the FSC Risk Hub.
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I spotted a bug or an issue with the platform, how can I report it or send my feedback?
Directly on the dashboard on the top right corner of the screen, there’s an option to submit your feedback.
