Certifications.

The SFI sustainable forest management and fibre sourcing standards are endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). The world’s largest forest certification organization, PEFC recognizes national or regional certification standards that meet their rigorous requirements based on international criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management.

Canfor has 10 sawmills and 1 chip plant certified to the PEFC chain of custody standard. PEFC chain of custody certification gives our customers confidence that Canfor products come from well-managed forests. By adhering to the chain of custody, Canfor commits to tracking every unit of lumber that comes from our mills from the forest of origin and through every step of the manufacturing process.

• PEFC Chain of Custody Certificate

FSC is an international certification and labelling system dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world's forests. Canfor’s Radium and Elko sawmills and the Skookumchuk Chipper are certified under our Multisite Chain of Custody & Controlled Wood Certificate KF-CoC/CW-001058. In addition, a portion of the Kootenay Division’s tenure is certified under KF-FM/COC-001059.

• FSC Forest Management & Chain of Custody Certificate - Kootenay Woodlands
• Forest Surveillance Audit Public Summary Report - Kootenay Division (2022)
• Forest Surveillance Audit Pubic Summary Report - Kootenay Division (2021)
• Forest Re-Certification Audit Public Summary Report - Kootenay Division (2020)
• Rainforest Alliance Forest Management Annual Report - Kootenay Division (2018)

FSC Chain of Custody

We ensure our fiber supplies originate from areas that are low-risk sources and ensure they are not sourced from any of the 6 requirements below:

• Illegally harvested wood
• Wood harvested in violation of traditional and human rights
• Wood from forests in which high conservation values are threatened by management activities
• Wood from forests being converted to plantations and non-forest use
• Wood from forests in which genetically modified trees are planted
• No wood from suppliers who are in violation of any of the ILO Core Conventions

• FSC Chain of Custody Certificate - Multi-Division
• FSC Controlled Wood Due Diligence Summary
• Controlled Wood Public Summary Report - Kootenay Division (2023)
• Controlled Wood Public Summary Report - Kootenay Division (2022)
• Controlled Wood Public Summary Report - Kootenay Division (2020)

SFI is a leading nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable forest management through certification standards, conservation partnerships and community engagement. SFI works to ensure forests are responsibly managed to meet environmental, social, and economic needs—today and for future generations. Its standards address key issues like biodiversity, climate resilience, water quality and Indigenous rights, supporting a strong fiber supply chain while maintaining healthy, thriving forest ecosystems across North America.

British Columbia & Alberta

Canfor’s BC and Alberta forest management and log procurement activities are certified to the SFI Forest Management and Fiber Sourcing Standards.

• SFI Forest Management Certificate
• SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard Certificate
• SFI Certified Managed Tenures
• Wood Producer Information Package (2023)

Canfor Southern Pine

Canfor Southern Pine (CSP) is committed to implementing and achieving the SFI Standard (2022 Standard) in its procurement of wood to supply its manufacturing facilities across the US South. SFI marks are registered marks owned by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc.

CSP promotes scientifically, environmentally, socially and economically sustainable forestry practices to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. This is accomplished by practicing and promoting a land stewardship ethic, which integrates the reforestation, growing and harvesting of trees for useful products with the conservation of soil, air and water quality, biological diversity, wildlife and aquatic habitat, recreation and aesthetics.

CSP’s SFI Policy is to promote the Principles of Sustainable Forest Management including: practicing sustainable forestry, employing responsible practices, regenerating the forest and maintaining its productive capacity, protecting and maintaining long-term forest and soil productivity, protecting water resources, protecting special sites and biological diversity, complying with legal requirements, managing visual impacts and providing recreational opportunities for the public, promoting sustainable forestry among landowners, supporting forestry research, training and education, promoting community involvement and transparency and continually improving forest practices.

CSP is committed to compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including social laws, and takes appropriate steps to comply. It also promotes forest certification with family forest owners and encourages loggers to participate in appropriate logger training programs.

To implement and achieve the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard Principles, Objectives, Performance Measures and Indicators; CSP has developed and adopted programs and plans to guide its wood procurement activities. These programs and plans are contained in the SFI Indicators and Evidence Matrix and accompanying SFI Implementation Programs.

The company is also committed to annually review the effectiveness of its SFI policies and programs and to continually improve performance.

• Canfor Southern Pine SFI Standard Implementation Policy
• SFI Certified Sourcing Standard - Engineered Wood Products (2022)
• SFI Certified Sourcing Standard - Procurement of Logs (AL, GA, LA, SC)

American Tree Farm System

CSP is also committed to supporting The American Tree Farm System® (ATFS), which is a program of the American Forest Foundation that supports sustainable forestry on family-owned lands. Through certification, education and community, ATFS helps small landowners manage their forests responsibly—protecting wildlife habitat, water quality and forest health while also supporting local economies and recreation.

The SFI Sustainable Forest Management and Fiber Sourcing Standards are endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). The world’s largest forest certification organization, PEFC recognizes national or regional certification standards that meet their rigorous requirements based on international criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management.

Canfor Pulp has 2 pulp mills certified to the PEFC Chain of Custody Standard. PEFC chain of custody certification gives our customers confidence that Canfor products come from well-managed forests. By adhering to the chain of custody, Canfor Pulp commit to tracking every unit of pulp that comes from our mills from the forest of origin and through every step of the manufacturing process.

• PEFC Chain of Custody Certificate

We ensure our fibre supplies originate from areas that are low-risk sources, and ensure they are not sourced from any of the 6 requirements below:

• Illegally harvested wood
• Wood harvested in violation of traditional and human rights
• Wood from forests in which high conservation values are threatened by management activities
• Wood from forests being converted to plantations and non-forest use
• Wood from forests in which genetically modified trees are planted
• No wood from suppliers who are in violation of any of the ILO Core Conventions

• FSC Chain of Custody Certificate

Our 2 Canfor Pulp facilities in Prince George are certified to both ISO 9001 Quality and ISO 14001 Environment standards to ensure consistent product quality and continuous improvement in our environmental performance.

• Certificate of Registration - ISO 9001:2015
• Certificate of Registration - ISO 14001:2015

Canfor Pulp was assessed by EcoVadis and achieved a silver medal in 2023. EcoVadis employs a comprehensive rating methodology that evaluates the quality of a company’s sustainability management system, considering its policies, actions, and results. This methodology assesses key indicators across four themes: Environment, Labour and Human Rights Practices, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

As a specialty producer, Canfor pulps are widely used in a variety of applications including food containment products. To ensure compliance with the associated health and safety regulations Canfor pulps are evaluated by independent labs for food grade certification.

Canfor pulps are tested by an independent certification body to ensure compliance with the European Union's Directives 2011/65/EU on the restriction of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment.