We’re proud to announce that First Move is now FSC accredited, reinforcing our long-standing commitment to responsible, sustainable direct marketing. This accreditation means that paper used across our direct mail campaigns can be sourced from well-managed forests, recycled materials, and other controlled sources supporting environmental protection while maintaining the quality and performance our clients expect.
What is FSC Accreditation?
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an internationally recognised, independent organisation that promotes responsible forest management worldwide. FSC certification ensures that forests are managed in a way that preserves biodiversity, benefits local communities and workers and maintains economic viability.
For businesses like First Move FSC accreditation verifies that the paper and print materials we use can be traced through a fully audited chain of custody from forest to finished product. It’s a robust, transparent standard that goes beyond simple sustainability claims.
What This Means for Our Clients
FSC accreditation provides tangible benefits for our clients and their campaigns:
- Credible sustainability assurance – FSC is globally recognised and trusted giving confidence to brands and their customers.
- Responsible sourcing – Paper materials originate from forests managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards.
- Stronger brand reputation – Demonstrates a genuine commitment to environmental responsibility in marketing activity.
- No compromise on performance – High quality print, data accuracy and campaign effectiveness remain central to everything we do.
In short, clients can continue to achieve powerful, measurable results from direct mail while aligning with their sustainability and ESG objectives.
Supporting Sustainable Direct Mail
At First Move we’ve long championed the fact that direct mail can be a sustainable, responsible marketing channel when done correctly. FSC accreditation complements our existing best practices, including:
- Intelligent data use to minimise waste
- Targeted, relevant communications that improve response and reduce volume
- Continuous optimisation of production and distribution processes
These principles are also reflected in DM101, our guide to effective direct mail, where relevance, responsibility, and results go hand in hand.
Part of a Broader Commitment
FSC accreditation sits alongside our existing industry credentials, including:
- ISO 27001 for information security management
- ISO 9001 for quality management
- ISO 14001 for environmental management
- JICMail Silver Partner status, recognising our leadership in measurement, accountability, and transparency
Looking Ahead
Achieving FSC accreditation is not a finish line it’s another step in our ongoing journey to deliver smarter and more responsible direct mail. As client expectations evolve and sustainability continues to move up the agenda we remain committed to investing in standards, technology, and innovation that make a real difference.
If you’d like to learn more about how FSC accredited direct mail can support your next campaign our team would be happy to help!
