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SFC Releases 2021 Wood Furniture Scorecard

Furniture retailers and manufacturers have responded more than ever to guidance that helps protect forests and contribute to sustainable use of wood and other materials, according to a new report. The 2021 Wood Furniture Scorecard, from the National Wildlife Federation and Sustainable Furnishings Council, assessed 118 furniture retailers on their wood sourcing policies.

“We’re witnessing an industrywide shift toward sustainability, which is noticeable not only through the growing number of companies voluntarily getting involved in this process, but also by the increasing scores of the companies that have been scored in previous years,” said Barbara Bramble, vice president of international wildlife conservation and corporate strategies at the National Wildlife Federation. “We applaud this year’s top and high Scorers and honorable mentions and encourage all retailers to take the necessary steps to move toward a path of responsible wood sourcing.”

“We have had more dramatic improvements in scores this year than in any of the previous years we have been publishing this scorecard,” said Susan Inglis, executive director of the Sustainable Furnishings Council[MS1] . “I am proud of the companies in our industry that have engaged to make use of a range of resources we are able to offer. I know that their own businesses, as well as the forests of the world, will benefit from their effective implementation of robust policies for sourcing wood furniture, and that heartens me!”

In 2021, 17 Companies Earned Top Scores; 20 Earned High Scores

This year, of the 118 companies assessed, 17 earned top scores, 20 earned high scores, and six earned honorable mentions. Leading the way in sustainable practices are Cisco Home, Williams-Sonoma, Inc., The Arrangement and Working Wonders.  Companies making the most improvement year over year include The Arrangement, Badcock Home Furniture & More, Stoney Creek Furniture, and La-Z-Boy.

Now in its fourth year, the Wood Furniture Scorecard continues to set the standard for responsible wood sourcing. As the number of retailers with strong scores increases year after year, consumers and companies are being made aware that unsustainable sourcing practices are simply no longer acceptable. The Scorecard acts as a comprehensive shopping guide for conscientious consumers and as a blueprint for retailers for improving their wood sourcing practices and contributing to their overall environmental, social and governance performance.

The Wood Furniture Scorecard website gives consumers sustainability information on their favorite retailers and offers guidance and tools for companies to improve and implement their wood sourcing policies.

Visit furniturescorecard.nwf.org/wood-furniture-scorecard-2021, sustainablefurnishings.org and nwf.org

About the Sustainable Furnishings Council

Sustainable Furnishings Council is dedicated to promoting healthy environments inside and outside, providing the most comprehensive information on environmental, safety and health issues in the home furnishings industry and championing initiatives that improve products and processes. The SFC and its qualifying members respond to environmental and social issues and offer specific information to consumers, the media and other partners.

About the National Wildlife Federation

The National Wildlife Federation is America’s largest conservation organization, uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

November 2, 2021/Industry
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