SFI Fiber Sourcing
Sustainable Forestry Initative
Ensures responsible forest-based fiber sourcing.
Key Strengths
- Unique among forest certification programs — specifically governs fiber procurement from non-certified forestland
- Covers a vast footprint with over 370 million acres of North American forestland under SFI programs
- Promotes biodiversity, water quality, and carbon storage across the supply chain
- Supports avoidance of controversial fiber sources, strengthening supply chain integrity
- Recognized by major timber, paper, and packaging industry players
- Backed by a well-established nonprofit with partnerships across conservation, government, and industry
Ideal For
The SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard is best suited for forest products companies, paper mills, and packaging manufacturers that procure fiber from non-certified forestland and need to demonstrate responsible sourcing practices. It is particularly valuable for large-scale buyers and suppliers in the wood, pulp, and paper industries seeking to meet customer and regulatory expectations around sustainable supply chains.
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- SFI Standard
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English
1994
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Sustainable Forestry InitativeLast verified Mar 10, 2026