Through proper stewardship of our forests, we preserve one of our best defenses against climate change. FSC honors individuals and organizations that are using FSC certification to drive business success.

Coterie is highlighted for integrating FSC certification into its baby-care product line—emphasizing how responsibly sourced materials and transparency in manufacturing help build trust among parents, align with sustainability goals, and position the FSC label as a meaningful mark of confidence for families.

Sarah reflects on what it means to truly scale the organization’s work—not just by growing in size or certifications, but by deepening the impact of its values toward forests, people, and the wider supply chain. 

She emphasizes that the key to fulfilling FSC US’s promise lies in awakening something bigger than the organization itself, cultivating demand for responsible forestry not just among the initiated, but in “everyday people … in the choices of companies, in the stories products tell as they move from forest to shelf.