Corporate Graphics became FSC certified on April 4, 2008. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a global, not-for-profit organization that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests. Responsible forest management means that forests are managed in a way that protects water, soil and wildlife. It means that communities, indigenous peoples, forest workers, industry and forest owners agree how the forest should be managed, and it means that people can continue to work, live and earn an income from the forest.
Being FSC certified means that CG becomes part of the FSC "Chain of Custody." This Chain-of-Custody (COC) certification assures consumers and forest product companies that the paper they purchase comes from certified forests. This COC tracks wood from the forest floor through the entire manufacturing process directly into the consumer's hands as a finished product. Products that come from FSC certified forests and are covered by the chain-of-custody certificate may be labeled with the FSC trademark logo. This logo identifies to consumers that the product comes from a well-managed forest and gives them the choice to support responsible forest management.