RESPONSIBLE TIMBER SUPPLY CHAINS

Building Trusted, Traceable Timber Supply Chain

THE STANDARD

A Practical Standard for Responsible Timber Sourcing

IMPLEMENTATION

Put Due Diligence into Practice

CERTIFICATION & VERIFICATION

Make Responsible Sourcing Verifiable

SUPPLY CHAIN SCOPE 供应链范围

From Forest to Market 从森林到市场

Responsible sourcing and traceability extend across the key stages of the timber supply chain. 负责任采购与可追溯性贯穿木材供应链的关键环节。

01

Forest Origin 森林源头

Understand timber origin and retain credible source information. 了解木材来源,并保留可信的源头信息。

02

Timber Sourcing 木材采购

Apply responsible procurement and due diligence to sourcing decisions. 将负责任采购和尽职调查落实到采购决策中。

03

Processing & Manufacturing 加工与制造

Maintain traceability, records and controls through operations. 在加工运营过程中持续保持追溯、记录与控制。

04

Products & Market 产品与市场

Carry credible supply-chain information through to products and the market. 将可信的供应链信息延伸至产品和市场端。


What the System Helps Organisations Achieve

Global Market Access

Meet evolving legality and traceability requirements in key markets.

Risk Management

Strengthen due diligence and reduce compliance and reputational risks.

Practical Implementation

Turn sourcing requirements into practical business processes.

International Recognition

Build a stronger foundation for credible market recognition.

THE STANDARD

A Practical Framework for Responsible Timber Sourcing

The China Timber Industry Supply Chain Due Diligence Standard provides companies with a structured and practical approach to verifying timber legality from raw material sourcing through final delivery. It helps strengthen supply chain traceability and manage compliance and reputational risks.

End-to-End Traceability

From raw material sourcing to final delivery

Due Diligence Tools

Templates, due diligence forms and digital records

IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT

How CTWPDA Supports Implementation

CTWPDA helps participating companies translate the Standard into practical supply chain procedures through guidance, training, implementation tools and assessment support. From understanding the requirements to preparing for verification, companies receive structured support throughout the implementation process.

Capacity Building

Training and one-to-one technical guidance

Assessment Support

Internal review and preparation for third-party verification
Turning Practical Experience into a Stronger Standard

CERTIFICATION PATHWAY

From Standard to Certification

A clear pathway helps organisations move from understanding the standard to implementation, assessment and certification.

Understand the Requirements
Understand the standard and how its requirements apply to your organisation.

Implement the Standard
Put sourcing, traceability and due diligence requirements into practice.

Prepare for Assessment
Review your processes, documentation and evidence in preparation for assessment.

Achieve & Maintain Certification
Complete the certification process and maintain the required practices over time.

Explore Key Areas

Explore the requirements, guidance and practical tools that support responsible timber supply chain due diligence.
Learn how verification and certification can support credible implementation of the timber supply chain standard.
Join the pilot, contribute practical experience and help shape a stronger timber supply chain standard.

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