SOURCING RESOURCES

Building Clean

A database that enables product searches by type, location, and certification.
http://buildingclean.org/

Declare

The ingredients label for building products.
living-future.org/declare

Living Product Challenge

The framework for products that are healthy, inspirational, and give back to the environment.
https://living-future.org/lpc/

FSC Public Search

Database to find suppliers and verify FSC COC numbers.
https://www.buildwithfsc.org/

FSC Sourcing Guides

Brief overview of FSC certification and tips for sourcing wood for the Living Building Challenge.
https://living-future.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/FSC-Sourcing-Guide.pdf

Online resource to facilitate FSC sourcing.
https://www.buildwithfsc.org/

Preferred by Nature Sourcing Hub

The laws assessed for low risk wood can be found by clicking on the country image on the map and downloading the Timber Legality Risk Assessment. Each Risk Assessment contains a summary table of the findings, which identifies the Legal Categories and Sub-categories assessed. An entry of N/A on the table means that the country does not have laws related to the Sub-category.
https://sourcinghub.preferredbynature.org/

FSC CERTIFICATION RESOURCES & COMPARISONS

FSC Become Certified

A description of the types of certification and links to more information.
https://us.fsc.org/en-us/certification/become-certified

FSC Steps to Certification

Steps required for companies to become FSC-certified.
https://fsc.org/en/page/become-certified

WWF Forest Certification Assessment Tool (CAT)

Comparison of FSC, PEFC and Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS).
https://fsc.org/en/newsfeed/wwf-assessment-confirms-fsc-as-the-most-rigorous-and-comprehensive-forest-certification