Forest matters Jan/Feb 2018 by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) UK

Forest Matters

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Jan/Feb 2018

Director’s Overview Contents Dear Reader,

News in Brief

4 Finding Balance in India’s Forests 6 Find FSC Certified Forests in the UK 7 Product Focus: Opal Envelopes 9 History, partnership and calculated risk in times of change for FSC 12 Rattan keeps forests standing in Borneo 14 Forest Focus • Is non-certified wood low risk in the UK? • Forest Network experience the realities of Scottish forestry 16 Faster and more flexible: the new trademark rules for certificate holders 18

FSC Project Certification

FSC in Numbers

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Forest Matters of 2018! This edition features two inspirational, international case studies from Borneo (p.12) and India (p.4) highlighting how FSC forest management certification is helping managers to strike a balance that allows humans and animals to co-exist harmoniously. After two years of revision work, version 2 of the FSC trademark standard for certificate holders (FSC-STD-50-001) has been published and an overview of the main changes is provided on p. 16. Additionally, the first consultation for FSC-STD-50-002, the trademark standard for non-certificate holders (e.g. retailers that hold a trademark licence) opened on 15 January 2018. Sign up to the Consultative Forum for updates and announcements. An update on the progress of the controlled wood risk assessment for the UK is also available on p.15. Our guest feature, jointly written by WWF and IKEA, highlights some of FSC’s progress to date and identifies some of the core challenges for FSC as we approach our quarter centenary (p.9). To find UK forests with FSC certification we are delighted to bring you the updated forest map (p.6). Why not take a minute to find your nearest site? Did you know that whole buildings can also be FSC certified? FSC’s project certification can be used for one-off projects and that timber (or named timber elements) have been responsibly sourced – find out more at p.18. Wishing you a positive and prosperous 2018,

Rosie Teasdale Executive Director, FSC UK 2

News in Brief 6 Find FSC certified forests in the UK At the end of 2017, our map of FSC certified forests in the UK received some long overdue care and attention and has now been updated in line with the latest information.

Product Focus: Opal Envelopes What begins with an ‘E’, ends with an ‘E’ and only has one letter in it? We can be so focused on the contents that we can sometimes forget the importance of the humble envelope.

12 Rattan keeps forests standing in Borneo In a move that could benefit smallholders and biodiversity alike, a district on the island of Borneo has become only the second place in the world to produce FSC certified rattan.

Faster and more flexible: new trademark rules for certificate holders

Read about the main changes to the FSC trademark standard for certificate holders, FSC-STD-50-001, the revised version of which (version 2) will become effective on 1 March 2018.

Excellence in Forestry Awards 2018

FSC UK is once again delighted to support the Royal Forestry Society Excellence in Forestry Awards. In 2018 the awards will cover the West of England.

Forest Network experience the realities of Scottish forestry FSC UK was delighted to host the November 2017 meeting of the FSC Forest Network in Edinburgh.

Consultation on FSC Trademark Standard for non-certificate holders, FSC-STD-50-002 (V2), launched on 15 January 2018

Case Study

Finding balance in India’s forests

Brought together by certification, forests are supplying high quality logs while continuing to provide a sanctuary for wildlife and the culture of Indigenous Peoples.

lant, animal, and human lives co-exist in profusion and harmony in the densely wooded tracts of Uttar Pradesh (UP) in northern India. There are many human activities here – wildlife sanctuaries, logging operations and tribal villages, but they are strictly monitored to preserve the ecological balance of the area through a unique partnership between the UP Forest Department and UP Forest Corporation (UPFC).

Large, productive forest areas The northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is covered by rich forests, totalling 21,720 square kilometres – just over nine per cent of the state’s geographical area. These forests are highly diverse and include high quality timber-yielding trees like teak and sal, along with fruit and indigenous medicinal plants used in Ayurveda therapy. UPFC earned FSC forest management certification in 2015, covering almost 404,104 hectares. FSC certification has enabled the UP government to make plans to boost its revenue from forest products, while ensuring that the forests remain healthy and vibrant. “While the value of timber from UP was already well known, the UP government sought FSC certification 4

to compete in international markets. Timber from UP is world famous for its quality and strength – while a teak tree has to be at least 65 years old before it can be cut, furniture made from teak can last even longer. We are gearing up to market FSC-certified wood and earn better revenues – indeed, 20 buyers have already registered to purchase FSC-certified timber.” notes P. Brahmanandan, Divisional Manager for UPFC.

An economically viable solution that protects all UP forests are home to more than trees and plant species, they are also known for their rich diversity of wildlife, particularly endangered species like tigers, cheetahs, and leopards. With the forests managed by the forest department, and with logging sales and eco-tourism activities overseen by the UPFC, cooperation and synergy is essential. Evidence of the two entities working together can frequently be seen in the field. One example is a 350-year-old Banyan tree, set deep in the jungle and considered sacred by Muslims and Hindus alike. The caretaker of a 200-year-old guesthouse built near the tree says, “The forest dwellers regularly visit the tree and pray for safe passage as they move around the forest. The tree’s devotional significance means that no one has ever dared to harm even a single branch or leaf on it.” The corporation’s FSC certification has made this tree’s future – and the future of many millions of others – even more secure.

A sustainable future for the community Fakirpuri is a tiny village in Bahraich District located within walking distance of the Nepal International border. It is entirely inhabited by Indigenous Peoples from the Tharu tribe, who have traditionally made a living out of forest products, and growing and collecting their own food from the forests. Recent stringent forest laws have prevented them from performing some of these traditional practices. “We are dependent on the forest for our existence but realise the importance of keeping it healthy,” says Radha, a Tharu villager, “our future generations will be safe if our forests are safe.” Villagers now devise ways to earn additional income, such as making jewellery out of

canes, beads collected from the nearby river, and leftover bamboo pieces. Under the blessing of the sacred tree, and using the responsible management and business model that FSC certification has brought, the communities and wildlife of UP’s forests have a vision and a path forward that will hopefully last for centuries to come. A short film about how FSC certification in Uttar Pradesh is empowering local communities to preserve a sacred tree is available here.

All images © J. Sehgal FSC India

Find FSC certified forests in the UK O ur online forest map shows all the forests covered by FSC forest management certification in the UK. At the end of 2017, the map received some long overdue care and attention and has now been updated in line with the latest information. In total 2927 forests were plotted for the 34 forest management certificates held in the UK. The majority of forests belong to group or multi-site certificates which oversee the management of multiple forests in diverse locations. The map has been created using Google Maps. Location data used to plot forests was collected from public summary audit reports and through direct contact with forest owners and managers. The speed with which the update has been completed is testament to our forest management certificate holderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind cooperation.

The map can be found on our website at http://www.fsc-uk.org/ en-uk/get-involved/ukforests. Each forest marker displays the forest name, certificate holder name, FSC licence number and a link to the relevant website.

Product Focus

Opal Envelopes What begins with an ‘E’, ends with an ‘E’ and only has one letter in it? We can be so focused on the contents that we can sometimes forget the importance of the humble envelope. Product name: Bespoke Envelopes FSC label: FSC Recycled, FSC Mix Company name: Opal Envelopes FSC licence number: FSC-C102116 Certified since: September 2010 Website: www.opalenvelopes.co.uk

With FSC you know that consideration has been given to: sustainability, effects on indigenous population, effects on wildlife, and environmental factors. In today’s world recycling has also become a vital part of life. There is a need for recycled materials and for recycling of waste paper to be measurable and to verifiable standards, such as ‘FSC Recycled’. That is why many of our envelopes contain reclaimed materials, going back into the supply chain.

t Opal our range of FSC certified products covers an array of envelope options, suitable for all. Whatever you require, either as; a buyer, an environmentalist, a manufacturer with special demands for folding, gluing and printing or just a person on the street who needs to post a letter, our envelopes will cater to your needs. Our factory boasts a variety of machinery, qualified staff and a quality system that is second to none meaning we can offer the best commercial envelopes, pockets, wallets, diamond flaps, folders and more; all with print, window and seal flap options. As a bespoke envelope manufacturer, we are often asked about our choice of materials, to which our reply is always, “FSC certified products when and wherever possible.”

As demand has increased, our order intake for Chain of Custody (COC) certified materials has grown exponentially in recent years. We responded to this by ensuring that all of our purchases of stock white paper are now FSC certified. You can purchase FSC certified Opal products by getting in touch with the sales team at www.opalenvelopes.co.uk, by calling 01902 791212 or by post at: Opal Envelopes Ltd., Aspley Close Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, WV10 7DE.

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Guest Feature

History, partnership and calculated risk in times of change for FSC By Julia Young and Mikhail Tarasov Forest and market history Ideas shape the course of history. And as we approach FSC’s 25th anniversary, we should remind ourselves of the ideas and ambitions that have made forest and market history. A failure to tackle social exclusion, rampant deforestation and illegal logging in tropical forests in the 1980s, paired with a weak outcome on forests at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit gave birth to something extraordinary – instrumental collaboration between companies and NGOs who before were ‘enemies’, and the emergence of market-driven environmental governance. Commonplace today, in the ’90s it was quiet revolution. Within three years of the first FSC-labelled product – a wooden spatula – appearing in 1995, over 10 million hectares of forest had been certified globally. And a decade ago, the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on certified paper marked the largest single FSC paper order valued at $20 million; to be followed in 2015 by 213 million copies of the IKEA catalogue – the world’s largest FSC-certified publication. Today, 198 million hectares are managed according to FSC standards across 84 countries. Of course, it is not all good news. Deforestation and forest degradation continue, the tropics account for just 16 per cent of FSC-certified area, and small-scale

producers still face difficulties entering the programme. Yet as we debate these and other challenges at the FSC General Assembly and look to the future, let’s not forget how far we have come. Founded in 1993 through the collaborative efforts of more than 100 participants representing economic, social, indigenous and environmental interests, the FSC is widely recognised as the highest and most credible global certification standard for forest management. This is our shared heritage.

In the company of partners Perhaps FSC’s greatest value is as a democratic platform for dialogue, participation and consensus, in service of both conflict resolution and solution creation. It’s a role that has been fundamental to the success of the partnership between WWF and IKEA over the last 15 years. Bringing diverse interests together through promoting the FSC in more than a dozen countries, we have helped develop the first-ever High Conservation Value Forest (HCVF) toolkit; identified and protected millions of hectares of HCVF and old growth forest; fought illegal logging in the Russian Far East and Romania; supported market inclusion of smallholders in south-east Asia; advanced development of FSC national standards; and been instrumental in the certification of more than 35 million hectares of forest globally. © T&G Woodware

Our shared goal of making responsible forest management the norm is unimaginable, much less achievable, without the FSC. And the new phase of our partnership, again in collaboration with many others, will continue to focus on strengthening and promoting the FSC – to stimulate improved governance, promote responsible forest management and trade, and secure forest values, not least through expanding support for small-scale producers and developing a landscape approach.

Efficiency and calculated risk There is a lot to be done if together we are to deliver on much vaunted commitments to end deforestation such as the New York Declaration on Forests. Under that broad agenda for change, most company commitments rely on certification and the FSC can provide viable alternatives to unsustainable logging and land conversion. But if we are to succeed as FSC continues to expand, these alternatives must remain attractive and competitive for governments, businesses and local communities –

ultimately it is they who will decide how their forests are managed. Two things that are universally attractive are efficiency and positive impact. As we seek resolution of the very real challenges contained in the FSC General Assembly’s motions, simplicity of means and purpose, together with benefit for people and nature – from improved health and safety and pay for workers to endangered species protection – should be our guiding compass. And while the FSC is already committed to developing policies and standards that are more streamlined and outcome-oriented, unlocking delivery now requires making use of risk-based approaches to certification and auditing. This means taking a broader, systemic view, and adopting new tactics on the ground – from accounting for ecosystem services and making better use of technology and big data to forging new ways of working with smallholders – that monitor the full breadth of environmental, social and economic impacts beyond simply hectares-certified.

Companies able to demonstrate and report clearly on positive impact, as requested by FSC members since the last General Assembly, can also help facilitate the development of a credible risk-based approach. In return, they should be able to access the advantages of streamlined auditing. Over time, this will make certification quicker and easier, offering credit where it is due while maintaining the integrity and credibility of FSC systems. Taking calculated risks based on proven benefits will allow certificate holders to demonstrate compliance and sustainability while delivering improved performance. Motions that address these issues separately need a single co-designed solution.

Investing for the future

Credible standards and certification can accelerate delivery on many Sustainable Development Goals bringing benefits for companies, conservation and communities. To ensure that the FSC fulfils this potential, we would do well, as members, to reduce barriers to entry and invest in efficient organisational processes and programmes. Our current challenges are small compared to our achievements and potential. Finding solutions is complex and requires leadership. Pragmatic compromise may be needed but we must not lose sight of our bigger purpose as we seek to deliver FSC’s strategic plan and create resilient forest landscapes. Let’s take the opportunity to write our own history together so that it continues to be kind to us.

Involvement of all members is the life-blood of FSC. Giving agency to those that would not otherwise have a voice is what sets it apart from other certification systems. At the same time, doing fewer things better and more effectively, and focusing on core business – driving better forest management – is critical.

Julia Young is WWF’s Manager for the Global Forest Trade Network (L), WWF UK / Interim Lead, Forest Sector Transformation, WWF Global Forest Practice Mikhail Tarasov is the Global Forestry Manager for IKEA.

Case Study

Rattan keeps forests standing in Borneo Authored and first published by WWF International. In a move that could benefit smallholders and biodiversity alike, a district on the island of Borneo has become only the second place in the world to produce rattan certified by FSC.

he Katingan Farmers’ Rattan Group, or P2RK, represents more than 200 farmers in Central Kalimantan in the Indonesian part of the island. Harvesting rattan, a climbing vine-like palm native to the region, can be a sustainable way for local people to make a living. Widely used in furniture, handicrafts and © K. Camba / WWF Indonesia

other applications, rattan supports a global industry worth more than US$4 billion a year. Because it needs trees to grow, rattan can provide an incentive for communities to conserve and restore the forest on their land. However, prices paid to rattan harvesters in Indonesia are low. As a result, many smallholders are turning away from rattan production to less sustainable alternatives. With FSC certification, P2RK smallholders are in a stronger position to command higher prices from buyers supplying high-value markets. WWF research has shown that FSC-certified operators – particularly small producers in tropical countries – earn more than those without certification. “Because they don’t get an economic benefit, some farmers have sold their rattan fields to palm oil companies, or converted them to other crops like banana, vegetables or rubber,” says Joko Sarjito, manager of WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) in Indonesia.

“The area where P2RK operates is identified as High Conservation Value (HCV) forest, so protecting it through implementing responsible rattan management is very important,” says Sarjito. This milestone marks the first time that a non-timber forest product (NTFP) has been certified by FSC in Indonesia. The old-growth dipterocarp forest contains habitat suitable for orang-utans, as well as other primates and endemic birds. Since the majority of Borneo’s critically endangered orang-utans live outside protected areas, conserving their habitat on community-owned land is crucial.

“If the trees are disturbed or cut down, then the growth of rattan is disrupted and the quality will decrease,” says P2RK secretary-general Oscar Sukah. “The farmers participate in maintaining and preserving the forest to maintain certification.” WWF-Indonesia began working with P2RK in 2011 to help them prepare for certification, building on similar projects in Laos and the Greater Mekong. Achieving certification has been a challenging process. Previously, there was no formal recognition of who owned the land, or of how much rattan was being harvested. WWF worked with the community, village leaders and local authorities to map and legally register land ownership, and to conduct a survey to determine the volume of rattan on farmers’ land and how much can be sustainably cut each year. “With the certification, there is an increase in the value of rattan products so that farmers feel secure and maintain their rattan fields,” says Sarimanto, one of the members of P2RK. “Then they can send their children to school or build a house.” The project has been financially supported by IKEA, through their partnership with WWF. The Swedish home furnishings giant uses rattan in more than 100 products, from outdoor furniture to baskets and lampshades. From the beginning of 2018, IKEA will include rattan within the scope of its forestry standard – meaning all suppliers will need to meet minimum standards, and start working towards more sustainable production. “I believe there’s an enormous opportunity to improve the way rattan is grown and extracted. By supporting projects like this, we have a big opportunity to improve farmers’ livelihoods and make sure the forest will continue to be there,” says Mikhail Tarasov, IKEA’s Global Forestry Manager. 13

Forest Focus

Forest Network experience the realities of Scottish forestry Members of FSC’s Forest Network – co-ordinators of national forest stewardship standard development processes from North America, Europe and CIS countries – meet twice a year to share experiences and best practices. FSC UK was delighted to host the November 2017 meeting in Edinburgh.

“It was wonderful to welcome colleagues from other national offices to Scotland,” says FSC UK Forest Standards Manager Dr Owen Davies. “The Forest Network is a diverse group – with members from Russia to Canada, Spain to Finland – and it’s incredibly valuable to learn from their national processes. For some members this was their first trip to the UK, and for many it was their first direct experience of UK forestry.” The meeting included a half day field visit, kindly hosted by Tilhill Forestry. “We wanted to demonstrate the realities of

commercial forestry in the UK,” says Owen. “Ben Schofield, Senior Forest Manager at Tilhill, did a great job of explaining the challenges of restructuring upland conifer plantations in line with the UK Woodland Assurance Standard. For many members of the Forest Network, who operate in very different forest environments, this was a real eye-opener. In a global certification system, there is clearly a need for a degree of commonality in national standards – but there is also an important need to recognise national differences.”

Is non-certified wood low risk in the UK? Way back in Forest Matters September 2016, we gave you an introduction to the role of controlled wood in the FSC system, and mentioned that there would soon be a public consultation on a revised national risk assessment for the UK. Unfortunately, we were forced to delay that public consultation because of the need to do more work on the revision of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard, the standard used in FSC forest management certification in the UK. We continued to work on the controlled wood risk assessment during 2017, and now expect to hold the public consultation on the draft document in early 2018. FSC sets rigorous standards for controlled wood risk assessments, and the range of evidence which must be collated and considered means that the UK risk assessment is a substantial document. Many of the issues it addresses are relatively uncontroversial in the UK context, especially when compared with other countries around the world, and we wouldn’t expect many (or any!) readers to work their way through the whole document. But you may have views on specific aspects of the risk assessment, such as violations of workers’ rights, threats to high conservation values, or losses of seminatural woodland. We’ll provide more information when the public consultation is launched. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact FSC UK Forest Standards Manager Dr Owen Davies at owen@fsc-uk.org.

What’s the difference between FSC certified wood and controlled wood? The short answer is that FSC certified wood has been independently confirmed to come from forests responsibly managed according to FSC’s standards, whereas controlled wood has been judged, on the basis of a risk assessment, to be at a low risk of coming from a number of undesirable sources. For a fuller explanation of controlled wood, see the Forest Matters article from September 2016, or visit the FSC International website.

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Faster and more flexible: new trademark rules for certificate holders

The revised FSC trademark standard for certificate holders, FSC-STD-50-001 Version 2, will become effective on 1 March 2018.

he revision aims to streamline requirements to make it easier for certificate holders to label and promote their FSC products whilst ensuring that the changes do not compromise the credibility of FSC.

Main changes The main changes to the standard are: • option to introduce a trademark management system • greater flexibility in which elements of the label you need to include • reduced minimum sizes • removal of some of restrictive rules • incorporation of advice notes that have been issued since the previous standard was published • simplification to try to make the language easier to understand

submit each trademark use to their certification body for approval.

Mini label Currently, the mini-label can be used under certain circumstances. For example, if the product is below a certain size or the space available limited. Under the new standard, the standard/full label and mini label categories are removed and instead there are now simply compulsory elements and optional elements for all labels. The mini label, or elements thereof, can now be used regardless of the size of the product or the space available.

Trademark use management system One of the difficulties we know certificate holders face in terms of using the FSC trademarks is the need to gain approval from their certification body. We know this can be particularly problematic when there is a tight turnaround time. The new standard introduces the option for certificate holders to self-approve their use of the trademarks, under certain conditions:

Placement of FSC labels

• process for trademark approval within the organisation is defined • a designated person takes responsibility for the trademark approval and has received adequate training • certificate holder has a good track record of trademark use Details on the full requirements are outlined in Annex A of the standard. Note: Certificate holders do not have to introduce a trademark management system and can continue to

The current standard requires FSC on-product labels to be clearly visible on the product or its packaging. Those familiar with FSC standards terminology will appreciate the subtle change of a “shall” to a “should”. Although the label should be clearly visible, there may be times when it is not practicable. One example of this is medical packaging where there are actually restrictions on what can appear on the external packaging and the label is therefore applied to the inside of the packaging. Note: Uncertified trademark licence holders (e.g. retailers) can promote products as FSC certified only if the FSC label is visible to consumers.

* Compulsary element

(*) Compulsary in certain circumstances (see clauses 3.6 and 3.7).

Size requirements There is no longer a distinction between the standard or full FSC label and the mini-label. The minimum size for any label has been reduced. The overriding condition is that the label and the text must be legible. Although it is recognised that legibility may be subjective, we hope this new approach will simplify the application of the label by certificate holders and therefore enable more eligible products to carry the FSC label.

Recommended minimum size for label with all elements

Trademark use in business cards The restrictions on the use of the FSC trademarks on business cards has been revised. Currently, an FSC label can be used to promote the use of FSC certified paper for the business card itself but the FSC trademarks cannot be used in relation to an organisation’s certification. This will change under the new standard to allow a text reference such as “We are FSC certified” or “We sell FSC certified products” to be applied, accompanied by the organisation’s FSC licence code.

Statements about FSC

Minimum size for all labels

Small & community producer labels The advice note regarding small and community producer labels has now been incorporated into the new standard and the labels are presented alongside the other labels.

Forests For All Forever trademarks The use of the Forests for All Forever trademarks, which was previously covered by an advice note, is now within the new standard and has been aligned with other requirements.

Forests For All Forever mark*

By buying this (product) you help take care of the world’s forests

handled FSC products since their previous audit could not use the FSC trademarks for general promotion of the company. This restriction will be lifted under the new standard. This should help companies who offer FSC certified products on demand but have not sold any such products within the given period.

Promotional statement* FSC license code* FSC website address

* Compulsary element

The arrangement shown here is for illustrative purposes only.

An issue that is known to have caused problems in the past is how certificate holders should talk about FSC and particularly how to talk about the different labels. There is now an annex, ‘How to describe FSC and products with FSC claims’, which has suggested text to use. Note: It is not mandatory for certificate holders to use this text, but it is designed to assist with the accurate ad consistent description of FSC and simplify the trademark approval process.

What about the FSC Mix label text? Those who followed the consultation process for the new standard, will be aware that there was much discussion on the text that should be used for the Mix label. Concerns were raised, particularly by the Environmental Chamber of FSC, that the current wording “from responsible sources” does not accurately reflect the reality of controlled wood. No consensus was reached on whether there should be new wording and, if so, what the new wording should be, particularly as FSC is engaged in reviewing the controlled wood strategy. This decision has therefore been postponed until the controlled wood strategy is approved. It was agreed that the publication of the new standard should not be delayed and that it therefore be published with the caveat that the Mix label may change. Certificate holders can continue to use the current FSC Mix label with (and under the new standard alternatively ‘without’) the existing text.

Transition period Requirement of sales Under the current standard, organisations which haven’t

The standard will become effective on 1 March 2018 and there will be a one-year transition period.

FSC and project certification

FSC project certification is project and site specific. It can be used for virtually any type of new build or refurbishment project, and for permanent or temporary structures.

SC certified construction projects in the UK include the London 2012 Athletes’ Village (FSC-P001531), WWF Living Planet Centre (FSC-P001565), Westgate Oxford shopping centre (FSC-P001679) and Soho office development 30 Broadwick Street (FSC-P001668).

There are two options for FSC project certification: • Full Project Certification For full project certification, the standard requires a minimum of 50% of the timber products used to be FSC 100%, FSC Mix or post-consumer reclaimed, with the remainder being ‘other reclaimed’ or ‘controlled wood’.

How does Project Certification work? Having selected an FSC accredited Certification Body, your project manager (either in-house or a consultant) must then liaise with them to put in place a system of collating and verifying documents relating to purchases of FSC certified timber by all contractors and sub-contractors. As with any Chain of Custody certification, all relevant personnel will need training in: • how to specify FSC certified timber • how to find FSC certified suppliers • how to verify that FSC certified timber has been supplied • what to do if non-FSC certified timber is delivered

• Partial Project Certification For partial project certification, stated components will be FSC certified (e.g. windows, cladding, timber frames) and this must be made clear in all publicity. There are no minimum requirements or restrictions on sources of other timber (partial certification can either be the intention at the outset or a fall-back position if it proves impossible to meet full certification). “FSC Project certification, an integral part of our responsible sourcing policy, is targeted for all Great Portland Estates developments. Working closely with

BAM Construction Ltd and the design team we achieved full project certification for 30 Broadwick Street, with 100% of all timber products used in the building certified to FSC chain of custody standards.” Martin Quinn, Senior Project Manager, Great Portland Estates plc. During the project the FSC trademarks can be used by the main contractor (using an applicant project ID code) for on-site signage and other communications. On successful completion, the certification body will carry out a final audit and will authorise the full use of FSC trademarks to promote the project, subject to normal rules. A normal FSC Chain of Custody certificate is issued for 5 years, however a project certificate simply states the year of issue. Major refurbishments would, however, count as a new project. “We are passionate about designing, building and managing our buildings in an environmentally sustainable way and strive to achieve the highest standards at our projects. The Group has received multiple awards for our sustainability efforts at sites ranging from the Crossrail station at Canary Wharf to 20 Fenchurch Street (‘Walkie Talkie’) in the heart of the City of London.” Sir George Iacobescu CBE, Chairman and CEO of Canary Wharf Group.

Other useful documents and links: Standards: FSC Chain of Custody Standard for Project Certification Sourcing reclaimed material for use in FSC Product Groups or FSC Certified Projects Factsheets: • FSC and Project Certification • Specifying FSC Certified Timber • FSC and Procurement • FSC and Recycled Materials

Databases: • FSC Public Project Certificate Search • FSC Public Certificate Search Case studies • FSC Project Certification case studies • Video: What is Project Certification (5 Broadgate Street FSC-P001578)

FSC in numbers 2,330 Chain of Custody certificates in the UK 1,613,005 hectares of FSC certified forest in the UK 33,626 Chain of Custody certificates worldwide 198,862,291 hectares of FSC certified forest worldwide Latest figures from FSC IC. Correct as of 3 January 2018. The full list of figures can be viewed at https://ic.fsc.org/en/facts-and-figures.

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