Why have you chosen to FSC-certify at Horda Stans?

There are many good reasons. First and foremost, it is a way for us to improve our customer offering. By now being able to offer FSC-certified solutions to our customers, we open up opportunities for them to certify their products as well. In many areas today, FSC certification is a requirement in procurement and more and more consumers are demanding it. FSC also has the advantage of being a strong brand globally, so it is the right standard to focus on in order to get a label on its products that is acceptable in all markets.

What more reasons do you see?

Wood and wood fiber-based materials have fantastically good properties from many points of view, not least in terms of durability. By certifying ourselves, we want to help market fiber-based solutions for new applications. We investigate i.a. together with customers how they can replace materials that today may consist of non-renewable materials with renewable and perhaps even recycled materials. Among other things, we can offer FSC-certified solutions in 100% recycled fiber. With such a solution, you get a certified, recycled, recyclable product while you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint for the product. Of course, it also gives credibility in its marketing. Action speaks!

What does an FSC® certification mean?

FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council and is an independent, international member organization that works for environmentally friendly, socially responsible and economically viable use of the world's forests, through its FSC certification system. In order for a company to be able to FSC®-certify its operations, you must have 100% control over your supply chains and material flow. Audits are performed annually by an accredited audit inspector. Horda Stans has license code FSC-C161394. If you are interested, you can read more on FSC's website.