Environment/sustainability - Page 4
Stay up to date with the latest environment/sustainability features from the global timber industryGuidance gives good start The WWF and BSI have jointly developed PAS 2021 due diligence guidance to help timber companies comply with the EUTR, writes WWF Global Forest & Trade Network UK manager Julia Young
FSC claims go digital FSC systems integrity director Phil Guillery explains the development of the Online Claims Platform
PEFC peace of mind
Head of communications Thorsten Arndt says latest changes bring
PEFC certification fully into EUTR legality alignment
EUTR without tears Companies needn’t tackle the EU Timber Regulation alone. Mike Jeffree spoke to a range of consultancies offering to hand-hold them through the process
EU in harmony The European industry is acting in concert to ensure EUTR compliance. Mike Jeffree reports
Providing confidence Companies can confidently take into account FSC certification in their EU Timber Regulation risk assessment and risk mitigation procedures, writes FSC UK executive director Charles Thwaites
Responsibility, not restriction With the introduction of the EU Timber Regulation, the TTF’s proven Responsible Purchasing Policy really comes into its own, writes sustainability manager Anand Punja
Councils sign the pledge WWF-UK Global Forest & Trade Network co-ordinator James Horne reports on a campaign to improve local authorities’ timber procurement policies
Building sustainability Chris Dyson, supply chain director at Carillion, discusses the challenges of enforcing a responsible timber procurement process – and outlines some of the standards his business expects of suppliers
Indonesia’s legality milestone It once topped the world league table of illegal timber suppliers, but Indonesia has taken radical steps to shed that status. Andy Roby, DFID-funded industry adviser in the country, reports on latest significant developments
Certification plus Scott Poynton of global not-for-profit organisation The Forest Trust says the tropical timber trade needs to do more to convince consumers of its environmental commitment
Suitable substitutes The timber trade needs to explore the potential of alternative tropical species, and the WWF has produced a new guide to help, reports James Horne of the environmental organisation’s Global Forest & Trade Network
All Bases covered Lionex says its latest diversification makes it even more of a one-stop hardwood shop. Mike Jeffree reports
Plywood rises to EUTR challenge The EU Timber Regulation may cause some disturbance for the tropical plywood trade, but long term it will benefit the sector and its image, according to three leading importers
EUTR - the supplier’s view Tropical timber suppliers still have concerns about the EU Timber Regulation, but they’re working hard to ensure compliance, says Malaysian Timber Council London director Sheam Satkuru-Granzella
Testing tropical times According to one supplier, OK is good enough for business in a tropical timber sector facing continuing tough market conditions and major new anti-illegal logging legislation. Mike Jeffree reports
Are you sitting sustainably? AHEC’s latest project for the London Design Festival merged design with sustainability. Sally Spencer reports
Tackling illegal timber A major conference in Malaysia highlighted both the achievements of anti-illegal timber measures, and trade anxieties around them. Mike Jeffree reports
Frame Wise house showcases timber systems
The biggest timber structure on display – Frame Wise’s Show House – was a dynamic hub at the exhibition, showcasing various timber build systems, hosting seminars and networking
forums for buyers.
Smooth passage European hardwoods are likely to face few hurdles when the EU Timber Regulation comes into force in March. Keren Fallwell reports
