For instance, some US furniture manufacturers are requiring that their wood suppliers utilize sustainable forestry practices. While these GSCM practices do not reduce the furniture producer’s environmental waste, they reduce the environmental impacts associated with non-sustainable growing practices. Since external stakeholders (including regulators, community organizations, customers, and environmental groups) often do not distinguish between an organization’s environmental practices and the practices of its suppliers , reducing these types of supply chain impacts may help further improve a facility’s overall environmental reputation