Plano para certificação FSC® em uma indústria de fabricação de móveis: um estudo de caso na Serra Gaúcha

Abstract

In order to collaborate with the rational use of forest resources and improve the socio-environmental image of a furniture manufacturing company, this academic work aims to elaborate a plan to obtain the FSC® - Forest Stewardship Council certification, of the Chain of Custody. Chain of Custody Certification refers to the traceability of forestry raw materials within the industry, from the production of raw materials from forests to the final consumer. In order to prepare the plan, in the first stage a diagnosis was carried out, applied to the sectors of the company that are related to the purchase, storage and production of products of forestry origin. Based on the application of the diagnosis, programs were prepared, associated with the list of products that the company wants to certify, identification of FSC products, analysis of suppliers in the acquisition of forest-based raw material, receipt and inspection of raw material, controls in the traceability in the production process and certification management. All programs contain sheets detailing the projects and actions, with the aim of facilitating the implementation of the plan. In conclusion, it can be stated that there is a need for the company to prove the legal purchase of the raw material and the organization is able to implement the proposed actions and obtain FSC certification in up to one year. The main limitation of this organization is related to the lack of trained professionals to implement the actions proposed in the implementation plan. Additionally, a suggestion for future studies was proposed, indicating the elaboration of plans for other types of forest certification, as well as raising budgets considering the different types of certifications. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]