Procedure that allows small forest owners and communities to be initially certified based only on a subset of forest management requirements and offers flexible steps towards conformity with the remaining requirements within a defined timeframe.
FSC Risk Assessments assess the risk of sourcing material from supply areas and establish mitigation measures to address those identified risks. Companies can find mitigation measures from the assessment based on the framework. The risk assessment is a document that contains indicators covering several key requirements for FSC such as High Conservation Values, human and labour rights, environmental protection, among others.
Companies around the world trust FSC to provide assurance that their forest-based products support responsible forestry. This is because FSC puts the forests first, with our sustainable forest management standards as the core of our system. They enhance biodiversity, ensure fair wages, protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and tackle pressing challenges like deforestation, degradation, and the climate and biodiversity crises. FSC sets the international standard for responsible forestry, and is constantly working to keep the certification system relevant and robust to support compliance with emerging regulation.
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