FSC certification is moving towards digitalization

As part of its drive to reduce costs and increase credibility, FSC has taken the first steps to develop robust digital solutions to certification over the next five years.

Michael Marus, global Chief Information Officer and Director of IT at FSC, explained that FSC was on a mission to make forests matter, and shift the global forest trend from social and environmental degradation towards sustainable use, conservation, restoration and respect for all.

To achieve this goal, FSC would add digital-based supporting tools to its certification products. The aim was to increase credibility and lower costs of FSC certification. Read more…