Building Ethical, Sustainable Timber for the Future

Sustainability, integrity, and responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. As a timber company, our business depends on healthy forests, trusted partnerships, and respect for people and communities. This Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Policy outlines how we ensure our products are ethically sourced, sustainably produced, and responsibly governed.
This policy is publicly available as part of our brand promise and applies across our entire value chain.

Environmental Responsibility
Sustainable Forestry & Materials
We commit to sourcing timber only from responsibly managed forests. Our approach includes:

• Working exclusively with suppliers that meet strict sustainability and ethical standards

• Prioritising certification under recognised schemes such as FSC®, PEFC™, or equivalent

• Zero tolerance for illegal logging, deforestation, or unsustainable forest conversion

• Protecting biodiversity, ecosystems, and high conservation value areas

• Supporting reforestation and long-term forest regeneration
   

Climate & Resource Stewardship
We actively work to reduce our environmental footprint by:

• Measuring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across operations and supply chains

• Improving energy efficiency and transitioning toward renewable energy where feasible

• Using water responsibly and preventing pollution

• Minimising waste through recycling, reuse, and circular design principles
   

Environmental Compliance

• We meet or exceed all applicable environmental laws and regulations

• Environmental risks are regularly assessed and managed

• Our suppliers are required to demonstrate compliance and continuous environmental improvement
   

Social Responsibility
Ethical Sourcing & Human Rights
Respect for people is fundamental to our business. We are committed to:

• Zero tolerance for forced labour, child labour, or human trafficking

• Fair wages, reasonable working hours, and safe working conditions

• Upholding internationally recognised human rights standards

• Respecting Indigenous peoples’ rights, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)

• Requiring our suppliers and partners to uphold the same standards
   

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

• We maintain safe and healthy workplaces

• Employees and contractors receive appropriate training and protective equipment

• We promote wellbeing, inclusion, and a positive working culture
   

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We believe diverse teams create better outcomes. Our commitment includes:

• Equal opportunity employment practices

• Zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or retaliation

• Inclusive leadership and decision-making
   

Community Engagement

• We engage transparently with communities connected to our operations

• We support local employment and responsible economic development

• We contribute positively to environmental and social initiatives where we operate
   

Governance & Ethical Conduct
Integrity in Business
We operate with honesty and accountability by:

• Maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption

• Managing conflicts of interest transparently

• Competing fairly and lawfully
   

Responsible Supply Chain
Our supply chain is central to our ESG commitments. We:

• Conduct due diligence and ongoing risk assessments on suppliers

• Require ESG compliance through contracts, audits, and certifications

• Maintain full traceability and chain-of-custody for all timber products

• Act decisively where suppliers fail to meet our standards
   

Transparency & Accountability

• ESG performance is overseen by senior leadership

• We monitor, review, and continuously improve our ESG practices

• We communicate openly with customers, partners, and stakeholders

Speaking Up

• We provide confidential channels to raise concerns

• Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation

• All concerns are investigated fairly and promptly

Continuous Improvement
Sustainability is an ongoing journey. We regularly review this policy to reflect evolving best practice, regulation, and stakeholder expectations.