We are delighted to announce that Media Process obtained the label of certification FSC®!
The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is an international non-profit, multi-stakeholder organization established in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world’s forests. The FSC® does this by setting standards on forest products, along with certifying and labeling them as eco-friendly.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, half of the world’s forests have already been altered, degraded, destroyed or converted into other land uses. Much of the remaining forests today suffer from illegal exploitation and otherwise poor management. FSC® was established as a response to these concerns over global deforestation.
FSC® is an international membership organization with a governance structure based on participation, democracy, equity and transparency. It is a platform for forest owners, timber industries, social groups and environmental organizations to come together to find solutions to improve forest management practices.
FSC® is a global forest certification system established for forests and forest products. From the perspective of the WWF this voluntary mechanism can be regarded as one of the more interesting initiatives of the last decade to promote better forest management. A number of alternative national and regional forest certification bodies also exist around the globe.
The FSC® Chain of Custody system allows the tracking of FSC® certified material from the forest to the consumer. It is a method by which companies can show their commitment to the environment and responsible forest management. Only companies that have FSC® chain of custody certification are allowed to use the FSC® trademarks and labels to promote their products. The FSC® label therefore provides a link between responsible production and responsible consumption and helps the consumer to make socially and environmentally responsible buying decisions.
