Advancing Responsible and Traceable Timber Supply Chains
The China Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA) works to strengthen responsible timber sourcing, supply chain traceability and legality verification, helping companies respond to evolving market and compliance requirements.
OUR MISSION
Building Practical Due Diligence for the Timber Supply Chain
CTWPDA promotes practical due diligence across the timber supply chain, helping companies strengthen responsible sourcing, traceability and compliance management.
Through clear procedures, standardized tools and implementation support, CTWPDA helps companies verify timber legality from raw material sourcing through to final delivery.
Through clear procedures, standardized tools and implementation support, CTWPDA helps companies verify timber legality from raw material sourcing through to final delivery.
Responsible Sourcing
Due Diligence
SStrengthening responsible purchasing practices, particularly for timber sourced from higher-risk origins.
Traceable Supply Chains
Legality & Traceability
Improving supply chain transparency and supporting verification of timber legality throughout the supply chain.
From Standards to Practical Implementation
CTWPDA provides implementation guidance, practical tools, capacity-building training and audit coordination to help companies turn due diligence requirements into workable supply chain processes.
OUR APPROACH
How We Work
Our approach combines standards, practical tools, capacity building, technical support and verification to strengthen due diligence in real business operations.
Standards & Practical Tools
Clear due diligence procedures are supported by standardized traceability templates, due diligence forms and digital record-keeping tools.
Capacity Building
Participating companies receive capacity-building training and one-to-one technical guidance to strengthen their due diligence capabilities.
Implementation Support
Technical support covers standard interpretation, system development, internal review and preparation for third-party certification.
Verification & Improvement
Field verification and company feedback help refine the framework, improving its practicality, applicability and effectiveness.
WHY IT MATTERS
Supporting Companies in a Changing Market
Requirements for supply chain traceability, transparency and timber legality are becoming increasingly important in both international and domestic markets.
Market Readiness
Helping companies respond to growing market expectations for legal and traceable timber.
Compliance & Risk Management
Strengthening due diligence processes and documentation to manage compliance and reputational risks.
Operational Capability
Providing structured procedures and practical tools that make responsible sourcing easier to implement in day-to-day operations.
Help Build a More Responsible Timber Supply Chain
Explore the CTWPDA due diligence framework, learn how to participate, or contact our team for more information.