Shaw Hardwood Earns FSC Chain of Custody Certification
Shaw Industries has announced that its hardwood division has earned Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification, officially allowing Shaw to produce and market FSC certified products. FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote sound management of the world’s forests. The organization maintains an international certification system that identifies companies adhering to the highest levels of environmentally and socially responsible forest management.
The certification authorizes Shaw to manufacture, market and sell “FSC Certified” products and affiliate its hardwood division with the Forest Stewardship Council. In addition to the distinction of certification, FSC hardwood products are also eligible for Material & Resources (MR-7) credit for certified wood from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification program.