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3.3 Examples of a Responsible Forest Products Sourcing Policy
Example 1 This organization is committed to the responsible sourcing of forest products. Our long-term intention is that all timber used in products that we purchase or specify is ...Delete Item
Illegal Logging
Implications for Those Buying and Supplying Illegal Timber Companies that buy products containing illegal timber may do so knowingly or because they have failed to exercise due diligence over their ...Delete Item
2.1 Setting the Bar
The initial review should identify what the expectations are of the organization from a variety of view points. To establish these expectations, at least five things must be considered: Regulation ...Delete Item
8.3 Uncertified Timber - Reducing the Risk of Buying Illegal Wood
In an ideal world, as a sourcing organization, you would state that you did not want any illegal timber or timber products in your business's supply chain; you would then ...Delete Item
5.1 Traceability
This section provides practical guidance on ways of gathering and assessing data on suppliers, species and timber origin. The purpose of gathering data on species and timber origin is to ...Delete Item
7.2 Assessing a Source Assessed
To assess the credibility of the information from the supplier, the sourcing organization should consider the following: Does the supplier operate systems that prove the origin of its timber? Does ...Delete Item
Questionnaires - Things to Consider
General guidance Suppliers need encouragement in order to complete questionnaires. Below are some strategies, based on practical experience that can help get the questionnaires completed and returned. Contact suppliers well ...Delete Item
5.2 Tracking Systems & Databases
For large and complex supply chains there can be a similarly large and complex set of associated data. This leads to the need for a supply chain database, which can ...Delete Item
Defining “Illegal Logging”
WWF defines illegal logging, related trade, and corruption as occurring when timber is harvested or traded in violation of relevant national or sub-national laws or where access to forest resources ...Delete Item