STANDARDS & IMPLEMENTATION
Clear requirements for responsible timber sourcing.
The Standard provides a practical framework to strengthen traceability, responsible due diligence and legality verification across timber supply chains.
THE STANDARD
A Practical Framework for Responsible Timber Sourcing
The Standard provides a structured and practical approach to help organisations strengthen timber sourcing compliance, particularly when working with higher-risk sources.
It supports responsible sourcing from raw material procurement through downstream handling and final delivery, with a focus on traceability, due diligence and legality verification.
It supports responsible sourcing from raw material procurement through downstream handling and final delivery, with a focus on traceability, due diligence and legality verification.
PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION
What the Standard Helps Organisations Do
The Standard provides a practical management framework to help organisations strengthen responsible sourcing and supply-chain controls.
Traceability
Maintain clear information that helps timber and sourcing records remain traceable across the supply chain and through downstream activities.
Responsible Due Diligence
Apply structured processes to identify and assess risks associated with timber sourcing and supply-chain activities.
Legality Verification
Support the review and verification of timber origin and relevant legality information throughout sourcing activities.
Risk & Record Management
Maintain consistent documentation and records to support implementation, review and responsible sourcing decisions.
PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Tools That Support Implementation
Practical tools help organisations translate the Standard into consistent day-to-day procedures, documentation and records.
Traceability Templates
Support consistent collection and organisation of supply-chain traceability information.
Due Diligence Forms
Help organisations structure risk assessment, documentation and follow-up activities.
Digital Record Tools
Support organised record keeping for implementation, evidence and ongoing review.
