Stewardship.
At Canfor, we are dedicated to responsible stewardship, working to support healthy ecosystems, local and Indigenous communities, enhance well-being and deliver sustainable products to our customers.
2024 highlights.
In 2024, Canfor made progress in our sustainability journey as we continue to embed sustainability in all that we do.
0%of our Canfor-managed forests are certified to SFI® or FSC® Forest Management Standards. * **
0%of our Swedish forestry operations continued to be certified to the PEFC Forest Management Standard (PEFC/05-23-353).
0 millionseedlings planted in 2024, with over 1 billion planted in the past 20 years.
0%of our North American new hires in 2024 were from under-represented groups.
* SFI marks are registered marks owned by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. See our website for certificates, public summary reports and external audit reports related to forest certifications. ** Canadian Forest Products Ltd., Kootenay operations’ FSC trademark license code is FSC-C152544.
Stewardship initiatives.
Giving Back
Our community investment and giving program, Good Things Come From Trees, supports local initiatives and funds major long-term projects focused on health, sustainability, education and community. Our Good Things Come From Trees Foundation was established to ensure a sustained approach to community giving.
Sustainability Approach
Sustainability is embedded throughout our operations from the forest to the finished product.
Forest Management
Sustainable forestry is integrated into our business operations in Canada, the US and Sweden.
Certifications
We practice sustainable forest management by aligning our programs to meet certifications and regulatory requirements.
Timber Sourcing
We are guided by our sustainability practices as we source timber and fibre across our global supply chain.
Innovations
From innovative building materials to bioenergy and wood-based plastic alternatives, we are applying innovation to deliver products that benefit our customers and the planet—today and tomorrow.