HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Study published in 1998 shows:
- Increase in COGS due to FSC certification was % for 84% of survey respondents. For 50% the increase was < 3%. Average was 5-6%.
- For purchasers of certified wood products the average price premium paid was 6-7% with 35% paying less than 3% and 55% less than 5%.