Sustainable Furnishings Council

Sustainable Furnishings Council Dedicated to raising awareness of sustainable practices in the home furnishings industry.

SFC is the leading nonprofit source for sustainable solutions in home furnishings, dedicated to
minimizing the industry’s ecological footprint and promoting responsible and healthy manufacturing practices through education, best practices, and tools. Our Vision:
The vision of SFC is to create a world where the manufacturing, selling and delivery of home furnishings no longer harm the environment o

r human health. Our Mission:
The Sustainable Furnishings Council is the leading sustainability resource center for the home furnishings industry, focusing on suppliers, manufacturers and retailers of interior furnishings as well as the designers who specify them. The information, education and tools hosted by our council will bring transparency, literacy and action to reduce our industry’s impact on the environment and human health.

Discover where to find Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) members by neighborhood at High Point Market! Officially st...
04/24/2026

Discover where to find Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) members by neighborhood at High Point Market! Officially starting tomorrow - Saturday, April 26 - 29. Explore eco-friendly and sustainable designs around the market and support the movement toward a greener future!

We will see you there!


Sustainable design starts long before a product reaches the showroom floor. It starts with a decision about materials.Jo...
04/07/2026

Sustainable design starts long before a product reaches the showroom floor. It starts with a decision about materials.

Join us for this virtual workshop open to the entire furnishings and design community: Designing for Sustainability: Material Impacts and Life Cycle Strategies, Tuesday, April 14, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET. Educator and NC State professor Rico Ruffino will walk through practical, actionable strategies for integrating sustainability from concept through end of life.

More information and registration are here: https://hubs.la/Q049Ty3R0


Big congrats are in order! ✨We’re proud to spotlight several Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) members who were reco...
01/11/2026

Big congrats are in order! ✨

We’re proud to spotlight several Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) members who were recognized as finalists at ARTS Awards. Your creativity, craftsmanship, and leadership are helping move the home furnishings industry forward.

And an extra-special congratulations to Phillips Collection and Libby Langdon on their wins! 🏆 Your work continues to inspire, and we’re honored to have you in the SFC community.

Last night in Dallas, sustainability took center stage at the ARTS Awards 🌿✨SFC Board Chair Michela O’Connor Abrams had ...
01/10/2026

Last night in Dallas, sustainability took center stage at the ARTS Awards 🌿✨

SFC Board Chair Michela O’Connor Abrams had the honor of presenting the Green Award—recognizing the most sustainable manufacturer—co-presenting with ART President Colleen Daly. Michela also served as the judge for the award, spotlighting the companies doing the real work to move our industry forward.

A huge congratulations to Hubbardton Forge, this year’s Green Award winner! 👏💚

We are pleased to recognize SFC members, who have been named finalists in these categories of the ARTS Awards:💫 Manufact...
01/09/2026

We are pleased to recognize SFC members, who have been named finalists in these categories of the ARTS Awards:

💫 Manufacturer, Accent Furniture: Home Trends & Design
💫 Manufacturer, Home Accents: red egg
💫 Manufacturer, Lamps: Arteriors
💫 Manufacturer, Wall Décor: Phillips Collection
💫 Manufacturer, Wall Décor: Wexel Art Frames
💫 Product Designer: Pamela Bailey for Currey & Company
💫 Product Designer: Libby Langdon for Libby Langdon
💫 Retailer, Furniture: The Arrangement

The ARTS Awards is the premier awards program in the home and design industry, celebrating innovation, creativity, and outstanding achievement. We congratulate these outstanding companies and designers and look forward to cheering them on tonight!

Cascale
Accessories Resource Team
Dallas Market Center
Sustainable Furnishings Council


🌿 The 2025 Wood Furniture Scorecard is here! 🌿 Now in its 8th year, this powerful initiative—led by the Sustainable Furn...
11/13/2025

🌿 The 2025 Wood Furniture Scorecard is here! 🌿

Now in its 8th year, this powerful initiative—led by the Sustainable Furnishings Council in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation—highlights retailers making real progress in responsible wood sourcing.

🏆 We’re proud to recognize companies earning Top and High Scores for their commitment to responsible wood sourcing in home furnishings.

🔍 Explore the rankings of 111 retail companies and see who’s leading the way:

👉 https://hubs.la/Q03S_Ktt0

👏 Congratulations to all the 2025 leaders driving change!

National Wildlife Federation

Big news on Thursday, Nov. 13 -- The 2025 Wood Furniture Scorecard results will be released! Top and High Scoring retail...
11/05/2025

Big news on Thursday, Nov. 13 -- The 2025 Wood Furniture Scorecard results will be released! Top and High Scoring retail companies are leading the way in responsible wood sourcing. We can’t wait to celebrate their progress and impact. Stay tuned!



Planning your High Point Market experience? Discover where to find Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) members by neig...
10/21/2025

Planning your High Point Market experience? Discover where to find Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) members by neighborhood from October 25-29.
Explore eco-friendly and sustainable designs around the market and support the movement toward a greener future!


Exciting news from the Cascale Annual Meeting in Hong Kong! Cascale has acquired key assets of the nonprofit Sustainable...
09/16/2025

Exciting news from the Cascale Annual Meeting in Hong Kong! Cascale has acquired key assets of the nonprofit Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC), the only industry-wide member organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in home furnishings.

SFC Executive Director Scarlette Tapp joined Cascale co-founder (and all-around legend) Rick Ridgeway on stage to make the announcement, which positions Cascale as a global leader into the wider consumer goods industry, leading the drive to combat climate change and support decent work for all across the value chain.

Read the press release to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03JyVNv0

"From the beginning, Cascale has worked to unite industries around a shared vision: tackling climate change and supporting decent work throughout the value chain. Sustainability cannot be siloed — it must be systemic, spanning every sector that touches people and the planet." - Rick Ridgeway, author, former Patagonia executive, and Cascale co-founder

“For nearly two decades, SFC has worked to embed sustainability in the DNA of the home furnishings industry. Cascale will ensure that this legacy will not only continue, but scale globally — supporting businesses that are committed to reducing their environmental footprint and improving social outcomes.” - Scarlette Tapp, Executive Director, Sustainable Furnishings Council


SFC is hosting an interactive working group to help members unlock the full potential of their Member Dashboard. Learn h...
08/05/2025

SFC is hosting an interactive working group to help members unlock the full potential of their Member Dashboard. Learn how to update your profile, manage membership details, and utilize the Eco-Insight Assessment Tool to enhance your sustainability practices.

Don’t miss this opportunity to maximize your SFC membership benefits and drive impact for your company!

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 20
⏰ Time: 12:00-1:15 pm EST
📍 Free for SFC Members

Learn more and find the meeting link at: https://sustainablefurnishings.org/events/navigating-the-sfc-member-dashboard-and-eco-insight-assessment-tool

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