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This Month! Clarifying Sustainability Standards Through Furniture (accredited CEU)
November 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm


Clarifying Sustainability Standards Through Furniture (accredited CEU)
November 20, 2025 | Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern Time
This event is part of the BIFMA Learning Series. There is no cost to attend.
What do you wonder about furniture? This course compares and explains various sustainability rating tools used in the built environment including building rating systems, programs that provide information transparency, and certifications used for materials and products. LEVELÂź by BIFMAâs furniture certification program is overlayed throughout to understand the contribution of sustainable furniture in creating spaces with a comprehensive vision for environmental sustainability and human health and wellness.
-You will gain knowledge of sustainability standards and programs currently in the market and the key features of each.
-You will understand LEVEL by BIFMA sustainability certification program and its role in defining sustainability for furniture to convey value to clients and colleagues.
-You will be able to compare the features of sustainability programs and standards in use and how LEVEL relates to each.
-You will gain insight to the trends that are influencing the ever-evolving conversation surrounding sustainability to anticipate what is driving the future
Who Should Attend
A&D professionals, LEED and WELL Accredited Professionals, facility managers (satisfies IFMA CFM maintenance requirements), corporate real estate professionals (approved toward pursuit of CoreNet Global QPCR designation), customers, furniture dealers, and anyone influencing furniture selection.
Program Credits
IDCECâ 1.0 HSW designation
AIAâ 1.0 LU/HSW
GBCIâ 1.0 General Education, WELL AP & LEED AP
Speaker
Renisha Butcher, Marketing Outreach Manager, Via Seating
Renisha Butcher is the Sales Support Coordinator at Via Seating. Renisha is a newly certified presenter of CEUâs. Joining the industry less than two years ago, Renisha has immersed herself in the industry by mentorship, learning through certifications and joining multiple young professional & industry committees.