The FSC Group Certificate allows for small enterprises to become FSC-certified by joining a single entity that holds an FSC Certificate. By centralizing the collective responsibilities of certification, group members can reduce the costs and administrative requirements of certification.
Small companiescan participate in group certification if the shop has less than 15 employees (including full-time and part-time seasonal staff) or less than 25 employees with a maximum annual turnover of $1 million (US).
Three FSC certificates have been granted to wood product operations in Quebec, demonstrating that Canada’s small wood product suppliers are leaders and committed to responsible forestry, too!