What is FSC® CoC group certification?
FSC® Chain of Custody (CoC) group certification is a way for more than one business to be certified under a single FSC certificate. The certificate is held by one organization or person on behalf of the entire group.
Why join a group certificate?
Group certification is the best option for smaller companies because it’s designed to help reduce the overall time and cost of certification while providing the same benefits as individual certification.
- Each group member’s cost is significantly lower than if each member applied for an individual certificate.
- Group certification gives your company the same benefits as larger companies.
- American Green’s internal reviews include assistance to help you comply with FSC standards.
Welcome to the Small Business Certification Network
The Small Business Certification Network (SBCN) is a network of more than 150 U.S. companies in the wood products and print-related industries who have received FSC certification under our group certificate.
If you’re a small to mid-sized U.S. business with annual forest product sales, you could apply to be an SBCN member. Head on over to the SBCN website to see if you qualify.
American Green serves as the SBCN group manager, which means we handle almost everything associated with FSC Chain of Custody certification.