Environmental Policy
Overview
Trees are one of the earth's most important resources. They protect our natural environment, while providing us with a renewable source of materials. Winwood Products is committed to responsible stewardship of the forest biome by promoting the sustainable trade in wood-based products from well-managed forests.
Responsibility
Winwood Products recognises its responsibility to the environment and all involved in the chain of supply to its customers, and supports international efforts to improve clarity in the chain of supply of wood-based products to the end-user. We acknowledge that the independent certification of forests and the process chain is the most useful tool in providing assurances that any timber used has come from legal and well-managed forests, and will only accept or use labels or certificates which include environmental or sustainability claims if these are supported by publicly available standards drawn up in a fully participatory transparent and objective manner and backed by independent inspection.
Certification:
We have achieved the following chain of custody certificates:
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certificate SA-COC-001751
- Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certificate CATG-PEFC-118
Supplier Monitoring
The company regularly obtains from suppliers:
- Information relating to their environmental practices
- Clearest practicable information regarding sources of raw material used in the manufacture of the wood products, the information received forming part of purchasing/sales decisions
Customers
By offering materials that have been independently checked and certified, Winwood Products is able to assist customers in obtaining materials from well-managed forests and with the least impact on the environment.
Management Structure
Environmental issues relevant to the policy are discussed regularly at the highest level of management and to ensure full implementation of this policy. The company will ensure that all employees associated with timber purchasing are encouraged to act in accordance with this policy and are given appropriate education and training to do so if required.
Continuous Improvement
Winwood Products works with relevant organisations in order to achieve continuous improvement in all aspects of this policy.