Generate real and measurable environmental impacts

with FSC® Verified Impacts

A new FSC standard to credibly enhance the environmental benefits of sustainable forest management.

Forests generate value:
make it visible

Well-managed forests provide essential ecosystem services: carbon, biodiversity, soil and water protection and places for recreation and cultural practices.
With FSC® Verified Impacts, these benefits can be rigorously measured and certified, making a tangible contribution to your company’s or organisation’s environmental and social goals. There are also emerging commercial markets for these verified impacts.
An evolution of the previous FSC® Procedure for Ecosystem Services, now clearer and more robust.

Who is it for?

The procedure is designed for companies in the wood supply chain that use FSC®-certified wood with a clear connection to the forests of origin.

For example, a company that produces wood panels from an FSC®-certified forest it owns can use FSC® Verified Impacts to demonstrate how the forest project contributes to its climate goals.

How FSC® Verified Impacts works

Identifying the environmental impacts to be measured

CO₂, water, biodiversity, soil, recreation: we select the indicators that are most relevant to your forest and your objectives. If you want to develop a tailor-made forest project from scratch, explore our service.

Monitoring and verification

Impacts are measured using scientific methods and validated by third-party bodies, following the FSC® procedure.

Verification release and use of the claim

Depending on your role in the forest products value chain, you will be able to communicate your contribution in accordance with the new FSC® rules.

Why choose Etifor

Etifor is the leader in applying  the FSC® Ecosystem Services Procedure working with forest managers and companies committed to sustainability pathways. We support you every step of the way.

Development of certifiable projects in FSC forests
Impact measurement and verification
Definition of communication messages
Alignment with ESG regulations, CSRD, and Net Zero targets
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