Environmental Policy
As a business built on nature, the way we act affects us all.
At BSW Timber, we recognise our responsibility to drive positive change and protect the environment. It’s why we source our timber from healthy, sustainable forests, and unreservedly condemn illegal logging practices.
As part of BSW Group, our integrated capabilities ensure we have a partner, and a market, for every part of the log. We grow-to-size, harvest to order and replant to replenish, creating a lasting, positive impact on our planet.
FSC® and PEFC certified
All our products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forestry Certification. We source our timber from forests that have been audited by an independent third party to confirm they are managed according to FSC®’s rigorous social and environmental standards.
Chain of Custody (CoC)
We have implemented Chain of Custody (CoC) procedures to ensure our timber meets Government policy and guidance on sustainable forest management practices.
Chain of Custody ensures that FSC® and PEFC certified products have been checked at every stage of processing, from forest to distribution, giving our customers the confidence that their timber is sourced from well-managed forests.
The ultimate renewable material
Sustainability is an integral part of our business. After all, timber is the ultimate renewable material and plays a vital role in the fight against climate change by capturing carbon.
A 5cm x 5cm x 5cm block of softwood can capture the emissions generated by each of the following:
- Boiling a kettle of water.
- Running an A rated Fridge Freezer for 3 hours.
- Driving a moped for 1km.
- Watching a 32″ LCD TV for just under an hour.
- Powering a halogen security light for 30 minutes.
Group-wide, we have the potential to replace in the region of 55,000 tonnes of carbon per year.
