This blog was co-authored with Nataly Perez Manrique. Climate change is one of the most important and pressing issues facing humanity around the globe. No matter where you live, you’ll […]
US Green Building Council Needs to Maintain the Gold Standard in Forest Certification
In April 2016 the US Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a new pilot credit that rewards the use of wood certified under the timber industry-backed Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).
FSC Recognizes Dogwood Alliance as Conservation Champion
Forest Stewardship Council Recognizes Conservation Champions Awards Highlight Critical Role of Forests in Addressing Global Challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the world prepares for the Paris Climate Conference, the Forest […]
What Does General Mills Addressing Its Climate Impact Mean for Forests?
The issue of forest carbon in corporate supply chains has grown. Food giant General Mills has made a public commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their entire supply chain by 28%. Because the announcement is from such a large company and for such a significant reduction, the corporate world is on notice.
Tackling Forest Management Certification and Industry in Atlanta
Last week, Andrew presented at the GreenBlue Value Innovation Work Session on Forest Certification. The event focused on the changing needs in the certified forest products industry and identified the most valuable elements of forest certification while elevating strategies to deliver that value to forest products companies and large customers.