Our Certifications

We abide by the following principles in all that we do:

• We minimize our environmental impact, reduce emissions and waste, implement
  controls to minimize or prevent pollution, and strive for continuous improvement of our environmental performance.

• We operate in compliance with all applicable environmental laws.

• We implement environmental management systems for all operations, including adhering to specified environmental objectives.

• We identify potential environmental risks and implement measures to eliminate or mitigate those risks.

• We manage climate-related risks and opportunities by adapting to present and predicted impacts of climate change.

• We regularly review our practices and procedures to monitor and improve on environmental performance, and to report on the environmental status of our operations, including to the Board of Directors.

• We provide training for employees and contractors in environmentally responsible work practices.
• We manage our forest resources in a sustainable manner that is environmentally sound, socially beneficial, economically viable, and ensures forest renewal.
• We manage our log supply chain to avoid procuring illegally produced wood, or wood from areas that are susceptible to unsustainable forestry practices.
• We provide opportunities for our shareholders, directors, employees, communities, customers, and other stakeholders to engage with us on environmental issues.
• We encourage our partners, vendors, suppliers, haulers and other service providers to uphold the principles in this Policy.
• We promote the use of our wood products as a good choice for the environment.

Environmental Certifications

We produce quality wood products from well-managed forests. Our woodlands and manufacturing operations have been independently certified to internationally recognized standards. Read our latest Environmental Certification Update.

Since 1999 our woodlands operations have applied an Environmental Management System (EMS) that provides the structure for identifying, addressing and managing environmental issues. We voluntarily submit to annual external audits of our operations.

Manufacturing