Our company is working to obtain FSC certification. This is new to us so I'm trying to figure how to pass along the credit percentage. We buy hardboard with a MIXED CREDIT (that's all it says on the invoice except for the COC#). We laminate cork or other materials and frame the panels for a finished product. I can calculate the hardboard percentage of the total product based on weight. Is that what's reported, or should our supplier of the hardboard show the percentages (I'm sure there are non-wood binders in the product)? - Thanks
Bobby
Lori Knosalla
Policy and Standards Manager - Chain of CustodyForest Stewardship Council US
LEEDuser Expert
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December 11, 2018 - 4:40 pm
Hi Bobby - FSC certified companies can make FSC Mix Credit or FSC Mix NN% claims, among other FSC claim types, but there is no such thing as a credit percentage claim. The type of output FSC claim your company makes depends on the type of FSC control system your company decides to use (transfer system, credit system, or percentage system). The three systems and associated output claim requirements are all outlined in the FSC Chain of Custody Standard. If you are just starting out, you may also find the FSC Chain of Custody 101 document useful in getting acquainted with FSC terms and how the COC standard is applied. I'm also happy to connect with you directly if you have questions. Feel free to email me at l.knosalla@us.fsc.org.
Bobby White
January 15, 2019 - 4:54 pm
Thanks for the answer. I've been away for a long time and missed this. I will check these documents.