SFC Membership is open to all companies involved in any way in the home furnishings industry. There are three kinds of membership: Contributing Member: Open to all companies that want to contribute to the difference SFC makes - media, retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, marketers, etc. Qualifying Member: Open to all companies with a verifiable intent to improve their sustainability. This membership is for retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, marketers, etc. Aplicación Estándar - Para empresas involucradas en la industria de muebles como fabricantes, mayoristas, minoristas, etc. que tienen un compromiso verificable a la implementación de practicas mejores para la sostenibilidad. Aplicación Estándar para Diseñadoras - Para empresas de diseño con un compromiso verificable a practicas mejores para la sostenibilidad. Retailers and Manufacturers can earn Exemplary Membership Status at the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum level. See specific requirements. Exemplary Manufacturer Requirements for demonstrating specific levels of proven performance. Exemplary Retailer Requirements: for demonstrating specific levels of proven performance. There is no difference in dues between membership types; dues are always based on the size of the enterprise. The distinction is based on merit and designed to distinguish truly exemplary performance while identifying significant milestones for continuous improvement.