SPOTT assesses the most impactful producers, processors and traders in the timber and pulp sector on their public disclosure regarding the organisation, policies and practices related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

Assessed companies are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that their inclusion continues to align with this aim and with the needs of our users. The review process includes desktop research as well as consultation with our  Technical Advisory Groups. Our selection process takes into account a variety of factors, including the location and extent of the producing and/or processing operations, nominations by interested stakeholders, companies that have volunteered for assessment, evidence of unsustainable practices identified through media reports, and donor expectations.

Two companies removed from SPOTT in 2022

  • CENIBRA (assessed since 2018) – will now be assessed under its new parent company Oji Holdings Corp
  • Sodinaf (assessed since 2019) – management of its concessions has been taken over by other companies in the region.

All previous assessments of these companies will remain accessible through the SPOTT website.

Two new companies selected

The removal of CENIBRA and Sodinaf allows for the inclusion of two new companies. In line with our company selection process, we have identified two key companies to include for the 2022 assessment, based on their significant land holdings in priority countries and nominations by interested stakeholders.

  • Société de Transformation du Bois de la Kadey (STBK) – manages a significant landbank in Cameroon
  • Bornion Timber Sdn Bhd (BTSB) – manages a significant landbank in Malaysia

Other changes to SPOTT-assessed companies

  • SEEF (assessed since 2019) – will now be assessed under its parent company F Jammes SAS
  • Sodefor (assessed since 2017) – will now be assessed under its parent company NorSud Timber

All previous assessments of these companies will remain accessible through the SPOTT website.

ZSL has notified the selected companies regarding their forthcoming assessment on SPOTT. SPOTT assessments of timber and pulp companies began in April and companies were contacted with their draft assessments in May/June, providing them with the opportunity to make further disclosures ahead of the final review and publication of assessments. Final assessments will be published on SPOTT in July 2022.