Awards and Certifications

FSSI Earns Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification

Image: Santa Ana, California location icon Santa Ana, California on August 14, 2014

Sustainability-minded organizations that routinely mail high volumes of paper-based documents have a strong new ally and resource for environmentally responsible document production–Financial Statement Services, Inc. (FSSI).

The Santa Ana, CA-based print-mail outsourcing company today announced the receipt of its Chain of Custody Certification, issued by the Forest Stewardship Council® or FSC®. FSSI is one of only a few thousand U.S. businesses to receive the coveted environmental designation, which now allows it to manage and produce documents using FSC-certified paper stock.

“Corporate sustainability strategies call for many of our clients to print their statements, bills and correspondence on paper that originates in responsibly managed forests,” says FSSI president, Jennifer P.W. Dietz. “In addition to helping our clients satisfy their environmental goals, we are proud to expand our own sustainability efforts. This initiative has involved changing our paper handling processes, training personnel to comply with FSC’s Chain of Custody requirements, and preparing for annual audits. We are delighted we can support our clients and our world in this way,” Dietz adds.

About the Forest Stewardship Council

FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization that promotes responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC certified input materials and products are acutely tracked throughout the supply chain, all the way to the consumer. Chain of Custody Certification guarantees that FSC-certified material has been produced in an environmentally sound way, meeting FSC’s 10 Principles, and is identified or kept separate from non-certified material throughout its journey to the marketplace. Conscientious consumers can look for the FSC logo and know they are actively supporting responsible forest management, including biodiversity.

FSSI’s Environmental

Practices & Awards FSSI was among the first print-mail outsourcing companies to integrate sustainability practices into regular business operations. FSSI has recycled or responsibly disposed of tons of reusable waste, including paper, wooden pallets and electronics, such as computers, monitors and other office equipment.

For its work in reducing energy consumption, the company recently earned Trane North America’s “Energy Efficiency Leader Award.” Plans are also underway for FSSI to pilot test an integrated energy intelligence solution that would further cut electricity usage through predictive software and advanced energy storage.

On its clients’ behalf, FSSI also participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), keepers of the world’s largest corporate emissions and climate change database, and recognized leader in greenhouse gas reporting. Visit the sustainability practices page on FSSI’s website to learn more about its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship.

About FSSI

FSSI is an employee owned, WBE-certified document outsourcing company that helps businesses maximize their impact and strategic value through highly customizable print-mail and digital communication solutions. Serving the financial, insurance, healthcare and other regulated industries, FSSI is well-versed in the security and data practices necessary to handle confidential customer information and remain compliant. Learn more about FSSI's capabilities by visiting fssi-ca.com. For business opportunities, please contact Executive Vice President of Business Development Dan Palmquist at 714.436.3300 or .