FSC Certified Engineered Wood Flooring – Sustainable Wood Floors
FSC-certified engineered wood flooring is wood flooring made from timber sourced in line with the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council®. The Forest Stewardship Council® is an international non-profit organisation that promotes responsible forest management.
Choosing FSC-certified wood flooring helps buyers specify timber from responsibly managed sources. For architects, designers, specifiers and homeowners, this provides greater confidence that the wood has been sourced with environmental, social and supply chain standards in mind. To learn more about choosing certified products, read the guidance on choosing FSC-certified products.
Our approach to responsibly sourced wood flooring
All of our engineered wood flooring is responsibly sourced. We are committed to supplying timber flooring from sustainable sources and to maintaining clear evidence of that sourcing.
We are audited each year against responsible purchasing and certification requirements, including audits linked to the Timber Trade Federation Responsible Purchasing Policy and assessments by FSC and PEFC auditors. Our sourcing records show the percentage of FSC- and PEFC-certified material supplied since 2013. Where a small proportion of material was not FSC- or PEFC-certified, it was still supported by the relevant EUTR documentation.
FSC and PEFC sourcing records
In 2013, 90% of our oak supplies were FSC-certified. The remaining balance included Canadian Maple sourced from north-west Canada. For American Walnut, we also obtained an EUTR report compiled by Bureau Veritas Certification; you can view a copy here.
In 2014, 95% of all our wood flooring supplied was FSC-certified. At that time, we had also recently started sourcing oak from Central Europe, where it would be PEFC-certified. The remaining 5% was covered by an EUTR certificate from the supplier.
Why FSC-certified wood flooring matters
FSC-certified wood flooring gives buyers a clearer way to identify timber from responsibly managed sources. This is especially important on projects where sustainability, responsible procurement and material transparency are part of the specification process.
For additional information about FSC certification and timber sourcing, see the FSC timber FAQs here.
Sustainable flooring information
Wood flooring can also be considered as part of a wider low-impact material strategy in the built environment. You can read more about environmentally friendly flooring products and explore our wider environmental approach through our sustainability content.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know that responsible sourcing matters to many of our customers, whether you are specifying flooring for a design project or choosing a floor for your own home.
These frequently asked questions explain what FSC certification means, why it matters, and how we approach responsibly sourced wood flooring at The Solid Wood Flooring Company.
FSC-certified wood flooring means the timber has been sourced in line with the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council®. For our customers, that means greater confidence that the wood has come from responsibly managed sources.
We know many of our customers want beautiful flooring that also supports responsible sourcing. FSC-certified engineered wood flooring gives added reassurance on the provenance of the timber, which is why it is often chosen for both residential and commercial projects.
The best way is to buy from a supplier that can clearly explain the sourcing of its timber and provide supporting certification information where required. We are always happy to discuss the background of our products and the standards behind them.
Not all engineered wood flooring on the market is FSC-certified. Certification depends on the timber source and the supply chain. That is why it is important to check the details of the product and the supplier rather than assuming all wood flooring meets the same standard.
FSC and PEFC are both recognised certification schemes for responsibly sourced timber. They are different systems, but both are used within the timber industry to support responsible forest management and supply chain transparency.
For many of our customers, FSC certification matters because it provides greater confidence in how timber has been sourced. This is especially important for architects, designers and homeowners who want to make more informed decisions about sustainability and responsible procurement.
FSC-certified wood flooring can form part of a more sustainable specification because it comes from timber sourced under recognised standards for responsible forestry. For customers looking to balance design, performance and environmental considerations, it is often an important factor.
Yes. We are deeply committed to supplying responsibly sourced engineered wood flooring and to maintaining clear records around the origin and certification status of our timber.
Yes. We are audited each year against responsible purchasing and certification requirements, including FSC- and PEFC-related assessments. We also retain supporting documentation for our sourcing, so we can stand behind the standards we describe.
Where a small proportion of timber is not FSC-certified, we still require the relevant supporting documentation so that we can be confident it has been responsibly sourced. This is an important part of our wider commitment to supply timber from sustainable sources.
Yes. Our FSC-certified wood flooring is well suited to specification-led projects where responsible sourcing, material transparency and design quality all matter. We regularly work with architects, designers and other specifiers who need confidence in both the product and its provenance.
Yes. FSC-certified wood flooring can be used across a wide range of residential and commercial applications. Suitability will depend on the product specification and project requirements, but responsible sourcing is relevant in both settings.
FSC certification relates to the sourcing of the timber rather than the technical performance of the floor itself. Quality will still depend on factors such as the construction, grading, finish and suitability of the product for the intended space.
Some of our engineered wood flooring products are suitable for use with underfloor heating, but this always depends on the individual product specification. We recommend checking the technical guidance for the exact floor you are considering.
It is a strong choice for homeowners, architects, designers and specifiers who want wood flooring that combines design quality with greater confidence in responsible sourcing.
Many FSC-certified products are easy to identify because they carry an FSC label. But some products, such as those that need to be cut to size, may not. So how can you make sure an unlabelled product is FSC certified?
- Source from an FSC-certified supplier
- Check that the certificate is valid using our online database and that it covers the right product category (e.g. ‘paper’ or ‘indoor furniture’)
- Specify FSC-certified materials when placing your order and let your supplier know that you need them to make an FSC claim (e.g. FSC Recycled or FSC 100%) on the sales documents
- Check that the delivery note and/or invoice clearly identifies the FSC-certified product(s) and FSC claim and includes the supplier’s FSC certificate code (e.g. XX-COC-000000)
When shopping online or using a catalogue, it is not usually obvious if a product carries an FSC label – so how can you tell if it’s certified?
Anyone can sell products that have been supplied to them with FSC certification. But only FSC certificate holders and promotional licence holders are authorised to use the FSC trademarks to promote them.
To ensure that the products you buy are FSC-certified, choose a supplier with FSC certification or an FSC promotional licence:
- FSC certificate holders can provide evidence that products are FSC certified in the sales documents that accompany them (make sure to specify FSC when placing your order). Look out for their FSC trademark licence code (FSC-C000000).
- FSC promotional licence holders can only use the FSC trademarks to promote FSC-labelled products. Any products advertised as FSC certified by a promotional licence holder should carry an FSC label. Look out for their FSC trademark licence code (FSC-N000000)
Other useful sustainability links:
- The Solid Wood Flooring Company’s FSC Certificate
- FSC Web Site (scroll to near the bottom to see us)
- Responsible Purchasing PDF
- TTF Responsible Purchasing Policy PDF
- The Latest News on the UTR Framework
- The European Commission published an updated guidance document on the EUTR.
- The Commission have also launched a new EC Website on the EUTR.

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