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The revolutionary promise of mass timber

Even as the challenges of climate change continue to dominate the news, a set of technological revolutions in design and materials science offers renewed hope. While the transportation sector is a major source of carbon emissions, tackling climate change also means re-examining how buildings are designed, built and operated. That’s because the construction industry produces roughly 40 percent of global carbon emissions – more than even the transportation sector.

By Guest Blogger|2020-04-06T10:27:00-04:00April 3rd, 2020|Categories: Certification, Good For Forests, Green Building, Green Technology|

SFI 2019 Highlights, Videos & A Look Ahead

2019 has been a great year, thanks to all of you for supporting SFI and committing to a sustainable future.

By sfiprogram|2020-02-12T13:48:24-05:00December 31st, 2019|Categories: Certification, Community, Conservation, Corporate Social Responsibility, Good For Forests, Green Building, Green Jobs, Growth, Label, Partnerships, Project Learning Tree, SFI conference, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Videos|

LA BRASSERIE COWBELL REÇOIT LE PRIX DU BOIS CERTIFIÉ DE SFI CÉLÉBRANT LA BEAUTÉ ET LES AVANTAGES DU BOIS

La brasserie Cowbell a reçu aujourd’hui le Prix du bois certifié de la société Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) pour son utilisation de produits de bois provenant de sources responsables dans la conception de la première brasserie carboneutre d’Amérique du Nord. Le prix fait partie du programme des prix pour la conception et la construction en bois. Allan Avis Architects a reçu le prix lors de la Wood Solutions Fair, à Toronto.

By sfiprogram|2019-12-09T12:05:22-05:00November 22nd, 2019|Categories: Certification, Community, Corporate Social Responsibility, Design, Green Building, News Release French|

Cowbell Brewing Co. Wins the SFI-Certified Wood Award Celebrating the Beauty and Benefits of Wood

Cowbell Brewing Co. won the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certified Wood Award today for using responsibly sourced wood products in the design of North America’s first carbon neutral brewery. The award is part of the Wood Design & Building Awards program. Allan Avis Architects received the award at the Toronto Wood Solutions Fair in Toronto on November 22.

By sfiprogram|2020-04-02T13:28:04-04:00November 22nd, 2019|Categories: Certification, Design, Green Building, News Release, Sustainability|

Leaders from the Forest Sector and Non-Profits Volunteer for  Habitat Greater Ottawa Build to Support Indigenous Youth

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is bringing together forest sector and non-profit leaders to volunteer on a Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa build. “This build is a chance for us to address important issues like Indigenous housing and youth empowerment. We envision a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests. Using sustainable forest products while building a sense of community and opportunity supports our mission,” says Paul Robitaille, SFI’s Manager of Indigenous and Youth Relations.

By sfiprogram|2019-08-07T18:45:28-04:00August 7th, 2019|Categories: Certification, Community, Corporate Social Responsibility, Green Building, Green Jobs, News Release, Partnerships|

Earning LEED Points With Certified Wood

This blog is originally posted on USGBC's LEED article website. SFI shares tips on how to how to earn LEED points with certified wood.

By Annie Perkins|2020-06-29T18:20:02-04:00June 11th, 2019|Categories: Certification, Good For Forests, Green Building|

SFI Successes in 2017 and Big Plans for 2018

At the end of each year, SFI takes time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and look forward to the next year. We continue to work with a diverse network to expand our […]

By Kathy|2019-01-21T20:02:24-05:00December 21st, 2017|Categories: Certification, Community, Conservation, Corporate Social Responsibility, Good For Forests, Green Building, Growth, Label, Partnerships, Project Learning Tree, Public Lands, SFI conference, Supply Chain, Sustainability|

SFI at Greenbuild: Promoting the Importance of Well-Managed Forests in Green Building

One of the best ways to make buildings better for our environment is to use as much wood as possible in construction. However, many of wood’s positive attributes in construction depend, in part, on whether […]

By Jason Metnick|2018-02-22T20:27:44-05:00November 7th, 2017|Categories: Certification, Corporate Social Responsibility, Good For Forests, Green Building, Greenbuild Conference, Sustainability|

SFI Program Eligibility for LEED Points Is Good News for Cooperation on Climate Change

Guest blog: John M. Hagan III, President of Manomet and member of the SFI Board of Directors representing the environmental sector

Tackling climate change is a critical global issue. Science tells us that every economic, social, […]

By Guest Blogger|2018-02-22T20:39:14-05:00April 19th, 2016|Categories: Certification, Conservation, Environmental Policy, Good For Forests, Green Building, Green Technology, Partnerships, SFI Board of Directors, Sustainability|

Broader Eligibility for LEED Credits Creates a Bridge to a Greener Economy

Guest blog:
Gene Kodama, South Carolina State Forester, National Association of State Foresters Forest Markets Committee, and Chair of the USDA Forestry Research Advisory Council

My fellow State Foresters and I are committed to maintaining and expanding […]

By Guest Blogger|2018-02-22T20:39:46-05:00April 18th, 2016|Categories: Certification, Community, Conservation, Good For Forests, Green Building, Green Economy, Partnerships, Supply Chain, Sustainability|

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