- Priceworth International: 7.4%
- Corà Domenico & Figli: 12.1%
- Rimbunan Hijau (RH) Group: 4.2%
- Golden Pharos Bhd: 27%
- Pallisco-CIFM: 49.1%
- Kayu Lapis Indonesia: 6.2%
- Greenheart Group Ltd: 21.9%
- CENIBRA: 57.7%
- WTK Holdings Bhd: 8.4%
- Suzano Papel e Celulose SA: 64.3%
- Samling Group: 20.7%
- Wijma: 15.7%
- Shin Yang: 22.3%
- Eldorado Brasil Celulose SA: 51.7%
- YiHua Life: 7%
- Korindo (timber and pulp): 34.3%
- AMCEL: 21.4%
- Bracell: 55%
- Vicwood Group: 7.2%
- Cameroon United Forests (CUF): 21.9%
- Barito Pacific: 5.1%
- Cikel Group: 19.1%
- Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd: 39.3%
- Tranchivoire: 7.9%
- Compagnie des Bois du Gabon (CBG): 56.1%
- Veracel: 38.9%
- Oji Holdings: 28.9%
- SODEFOR: 13.3%
- Marubeni: 38%
- Agra Bareksa: 0%
- Toba Pulp Lestari Tbk PT: 35.7%
- Bumi Teknokultura Unggul Tbk (BTEK): 4.7%
- APP China Group Ltd: 36.4%
- Arauco: 32.4%
- TA ANN Holdings Bhd: 20%
- SLJ Global Tbk: 17.6%
- APP (Asia Pulp and Paper) Group: 69.4%
- Alpi: 9.2%
- Precious Woods Holding AG: 73.5%
- Société Industrielle de Mbang (SIM): 1.6%
- Klabin SA: 69.8%
- Olam International Ltd (timber): 60.3%
- Interholco AG: 93.4%
- Rougier Group: 48.7%
- Groupe Blattner Elwyn (timber): 9%
- Empresas CMPC: 41.8%
- Maderera Bozovich: 22.8%
- APRIL Group: 67%
- Duratex SA: 59.8%
- Groupe SEFAC: 18%
Compagnie des Bois du Gabon (CBG) https://www.spott.org/timber-pulp/compagnie-des-bois-du-gabon-cbg/
Compagnie des Bois du Gabon (CBG) is engaged in timber production, timber processing and manufacturing... Read more. in Gabon.
Score: 56.1% |
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Landbank (timber/pulp):568,543 hectares
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Thomson Reuters ticker:Private company
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Bloomberg ticker:Private company
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Activities:Timber production, timber processing and manufacturing
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Locations:Gabon
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Headquarters:Gabon
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Website:
Company assessment: Compagnie des Bois du Gabon (CBG) – July 2018
SPOTT assesses companies against over 100 indicators across ten categories. Click on the icons or bars below to expand each category for further details, scoring and links to reports and sources.
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Sustainability policy and leadership 3 / 5 60%
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Companies should publish sustainability policies or similar covering their entire supply chain — including third party suppliers — implemented and enforced through high-level leadership that engages with wider industry schemes.
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1 / 1Source
1. Sustainable forestry policy or commitment for all its operations?
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n/a-No source
2. Sustainability policy or commitment applies to direct and third-party suppliers?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers, independent or third-party suppliers
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0 / 1No source
3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?
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0 / 1No source
4. Sustainability report published within last two years?
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1 / 1Source
5. Member of multiple industry schemes or other external initiatives to improve forest management or transparency?
STTC, WWF-GFTN
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1 / 1Source
6. Activities with government, NGOs or academic institutions to improve the sustainability of forest products?
The company has a collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute of Conservation Biology to perform research within the company's protected areas, and also has a collaboration between the Ministry of Water and Forests and WWF to protect big mammals in the surrounding areas of the Loango and Moukalaba-Doudou National Parks
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Landbank, FMUs and mills 8 / 10 80%
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Companies should publicly report figures on their total landbank and details of different areas under their management. They should also disclose maps of their forest management units and provide forest management plans, as well as details on supplier pulp and paper mills.
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1 / 1Source
7. Lists countries and operations?
Gabon (forestry, processing)
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1 / 1Source
8. Total area of natural forest designated for wood/wood fibre production (ha)?
568,543
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n/a-No source
9. Total area of forest plantation (ha)?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests
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n/a-No source
10. Area of plantation/natural forest within outgrower schemes (ha)?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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n/a-No source
11. Unplanted (areas designated for future development as plantation forest) (ha)?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests
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1 / 1Source
12. Conservation set-aside and/or HCV area (ha)?
625 - The company protects an area of 625 ha for scientific research in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute of Conservation Biology
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0 / 1No source
13. Area of Intact Forest Landscape (ha)?
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1 / 1Source
14. Number of Forest Management Units (FMUs)?
3
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1 / 1Source
15. Maps of forest management units (FMUs)?
Maps are available on Global Forest Watch
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1 / 1Source
16. Forest management plans available for all FMUs?
Summaries of Forest Management Plan are made publicly available via the FSC database. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568,543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
17. Monitoring of forest management plan implementation?
Summaries of Forest Management Plan monitoring are made publicly available via the FSC database. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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n/a-No source
18. Number of company owned pulp and paper mills?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not own pulp or paper mills
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n/a-No source
19. Maps or addresses of company owned pulp and paper mills?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not own pulp or paper mills
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1 / 1Source
20. Number of company owned sawmills?
1
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0 / 1No source
21. Maps or addresses of company owned sawmills?
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Deforestation and biodiversity 10 / 12 83.3%
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Companies should commit to address deforestation and to set aside areas for conservation. They should report on any activities to manage or restore habitat in their conservation areas, or monitor deforestation in their supply chains. They should also provide evidence of species conservation and biodiversity protection.
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1 / 1Source
22. Commitment to zero conversion of natural forest?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that conversion to plantations or non-forest land uses shall not occur, except in circumstances where there are clear, substantial, additional, secure, long term conservation benefits. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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n/a-No source
23. Zero conversion commitment applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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1 / 1Source
24. Commitment to minimise the impact of logging roads?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that the direct impacts of road construction are minimised. However, the indirect impacts of road construction are not directly addressed. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
25. Commitment to protect forest areas from illegal activities?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that forests are protected from illegal harvesting, settlement and other unauthorized activities. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
26. Evidence of monitoring deforestation?
The monitoring of forest extent and condition is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0 / 1No source
27. Amount of deforestation recorded?
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1 / 1Source
28. Commitment to biodiversity conservation?
The protection of rare, threatened and endangered species and their habitats is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
29. Commitment to set aside areas for conservation?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that areas are set aside for conservation. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
30. Examples of habitat management and/or habitat restoration of set-aside areas?
The management and restoration of habitat is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0.5 / 1Source
31. Implementing a landscape-level approach to biodiversity conservation?
The maintenance and restoration of appropriate landscape values, including environmental and economic resilience is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). However, this commitment does not extend to active engagement with stakeholders outside of the Forest Management Unit. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0.5 / 1Source
32. Commitment to protect species of conservation concern, referencing international or national system of species classification?
The protection of rare, threatened and endangered species and their habitats is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). However, the use of an international or national system of species classification is not specified. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
33. Commitment to sustainably manage the use of non-timber forest products (NTFPs)?
The sustainable extraction of forest products and the use rights of local communities and indigenous peoples is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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n/a-No source
34. Commitment not to use genetically modified organisms?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests
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n/a-No source
35. Commitment to only use alien species where impacts can be controlled?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests
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1 / 1Source
36. Examples of species conservation activities?
The protection of rare, threatened and endangered species and their habitats, and the maintenance of ecological functions and values is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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HCV, HCS and impact assessments 2 / 6 33.3%
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Companies should commit to the High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) approaches, and to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIA). They should develop and publish monitoring and management plans, and provide evidence through SEIA, HCV and HCS assessments, typically published in summary form due to the sensitive nature of certain sites.
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1 / 1Source
37. Commitment to conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that assessments are conducted to determine the presence of High Conservation Values. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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n/a-No source
38. HCV commitment applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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0 / 1No source
39. Commitment to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS)?
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0 / 1No source
40. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments available?
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0 / 1No source
41. High Conservation Value (HCV) management and monitoring plans available?
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n/a-No source
42. Commitment to the High Carbon Stock (HCS) Approach?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests
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n/a-No source
43. High Carbon Stock (HCS) assessments available?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests
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1 / 1Source
44. Commitment to conduct social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs)?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require assessment of environmental impacts and the incorporation of evaluations of social impact into management planning and operations. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0 / 1No source
45. Social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) available?
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Soils, fire and GHG emissions 3.5 / 8 43.8%
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Companies should commit to protect peatland and undertake best management practices for soils and peat, as well as commit to reduced impact logging. They should also have policies on zero burning and to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Companies should report their GHG emissions, as well as any fires that occurred in or around their estates, along with plans for managing and monitoring fires.
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1 / 1Source
46. Commitment to best management practices for soils and/or peat?
The company has confirmed that it does not have operations on peatland. The conservation of soils, including control of erosion and minimising damage during operations is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
47. Commitment to reduced impact logging?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) requires the avoidance of damage to forest resources and the preparation of written guidelines to minimise forest damage during harvesting. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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n/a-No source
48. Commitment to no planting on peat of any depth?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not have landbank on peat
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n/a-No source
49. Commitment on peatland planting applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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n/a-No source
50. Landbank or planted area on peat (ha)?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not have landbank on peat
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1 / 1Source
51. Evidence of best management practices for soils and/or peat?
The company has confirmed that it does not have operations on peatland. The conservation of soils, including control of erosion and minimising damage during operations is covered by FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN). Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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n/a-No source
52. Commitment to zero burning?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests
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n/a-No source
53. Commitment to zero burning applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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0.5 / 1Source
54. Evidence of management and monitoring fires?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that measures are taken to prevent and minimize outbreaks of fire. However, monitoring and management measures are not specified. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0 / 1No source
55. Details/number of hotspots/fires in FMUs controlled by the company?
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0 / 1No source
56. Time-bound commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?
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0 / 1No source
57. Progress towards reducing GHG emission intensity?
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n/a-No source
58. Report GHG emissions from land use change?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests
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0 / 1No source
59. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?
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Water, chemical and waste management 4.5 / 10 45%
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Companies should commit to managing water use and water quality, providing evidence through time-bound reduction plans, policies on toxic chemical use, waste management and treatment of wastewater and mill effluents.
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0 / 1Source
60. Time-bound commitment to improve water quality?
The company only has a general commitment to maintain water quality. No time-bound commitment to BOD and COD is provided
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0 / 1No source
61. Progress towards commitment on water quality?
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0 / 1No source
62. Protection of natural waterways through buffer zones?
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n/a-No source
63. Evidence of treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not own pulp or paper mills
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0 / 1No source
64. Evidence of sawmill run-off containment and wastewater treatment?
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n/a-No source
65. Time-bound commitment to improve water use?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not own pulp or paper mills
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n/a-No source
66. Progress towards commitment on water use?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not own pulp or paper mills
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n/a-No source
67. Commitment to eliminate chlorine and chlorine compounds for bleaching?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not own pulp or paper mills
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0 / 1No source
68. Evidence of minimising or recycling solid waste produced during sawmilling processes?
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1 / 1Source
69. Commitment to minimise the use of chemicals, including pesticides and chemical fertilisers?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require the adoption of environmentally friendly non-chemical methods of pest management and avoidance of the use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
70. No use of World Health Organisation (WHO) Class 1A and 1B pesticides?
FSC Principles and Criteria prohibit the use of World Health Organization Type 1A and 1B and chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
71. No use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention?
FSC-STD-30-001 v1-0 8.1 prohibits the use of chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0.5 / 1Source
72. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) requires the adoption of environmentally friendly non-chemical methods of pest management and avoidance of the use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers. However, specific provisions are not set out for natural forest operations. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
73. Chemical usage per ha or list of chemicals used?
0 - The company reports that chemicals were in 2016
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Community, land and labour rights 8 / 17.5 45.7%
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Companies should commit to respect human rights, including those of indigenous peoples and local communities, consulted with free, prior and informed consent (FPIC). Companies should respect the rights of workers, report relevant workforce data, and comply with health and safety legislation.
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1 / 1Source
74. Commitment to human rights, referencing the UN Declaration of Human Rights or UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights?
The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of human rights in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004), which defines human rights as those established through the UN Declaration of Human Rights
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n/a-No source
75. Commitment to human rights applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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1 / 1Source
76. Commitment to respect indigenous and local communities' rights?
The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of human rights in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004), which encompasses the rights of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples as established by the ILO Convention 169
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1 / 1Source
77. Commitment to respect legal and customary property rights?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that legal and customary property rights are respected. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0.5 / 1Source
78. Commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that free, prior, and informed consent is obtained. However, this commitment does not extend beyond the Forest Management Unit. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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n/a-No source
79. FPIC commitment applies to independent suppliers?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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0 / 1No source
80. Details of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) process available?
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0.5 / 1Source
81. Details of process for addressing land conflicts available?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require appropriate mechanisms are employed to resolve disputes over tenure claims and use rights. However, details of the process used for resolving land conflicts are not recorded. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0 / 1No source
82. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?
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1 / 1Source
83. Commitment to provide essential community services and facilities?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require certified organisations to contribute to the social and economic development of local communities. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0.5 / 1Source
84. Commitment to respect all workers' rights?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that the long term well being of workers is maintained or enhanced and the right to organise and voluntarily negotiate is respected. However, this commitment does not appear to extend beyond the Forest Management Unit. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
85. Reference to Fundamental ILO Conventions?
The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the violation of any of the ILO Core Conventions. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004)
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0 / 0.5No source
86. Total number of employees?
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0 / 1No source
87. Percentage or number of temporary employees?
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0 / 1No source
88. Percentage or number of women employees?
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0 / 1No source
89. Commitment to pay minimum wage?
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1 / 1Source
90. Commitment to address occupational health and safety, referencing the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that all applicable laws and/or regulations covering health and safety of employees and their families are met or exceeded. FSC-POL-30-401:200 requires that the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work is also applied. Full points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0 / 1No source
91. Time lost due to work-based injuries?
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0 / 1No source
92. Number of fatalities as a result of work-based accidents?
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0.5 / 1Source
93. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require the provision of PPE and related training. However, this commitment does not appear to extend beyond the Forest Management Unit. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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Certification standards 4 / 4 100%
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Companies should be certified by credible certification standards, or have time-bound commitments to achieve 100% certification of both forest management units and outgrower schemes. They should also commit to only sourcing certified wood/wood fibre and ensuring that their supply is verified as being in legal compliance.
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1 / 1Source
94. Percentage area (ha) verified as being in legal compliance by a third party?
100%
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n/a-No source
95. Percentage wood/wood fibre supply verified as being in legal compliance by a third party?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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1 / 1Source
96. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% FSC FM certification of FMUs?
The company is 100% FSC FM certified since 2009
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n/a-No source
97. Commitment to source only wood/wood fibre that meets FSC Controlled Wood requirements?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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2 / 2Source
98. Percentage area (ha) FSC FM certified?
568,543 (100%)
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n/a-No source
99. Percentage of wood/wood fibre supply from outgrower scheme and/or independent suppliers that is FSC FM certified?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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n/a-Source
100. Percentage area (ha) PEFC certified?
The indicator has been disabled as the company is 100% FSC certified
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Smallholders and suppliers 0 / 0 0%
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Companies should report details of any programmes or schemes to support both schemed and independent smallholders, as well as criteria to assess suppliers on compliance with company policies, and in what cases suppliers should be suspended or excluded due to non-compliance.
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n/a-No source
101. Programme to support outgrower scheme smallholders?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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n/a-No source
102. Percentage of outgrower scheme smallholders involved in programme?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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n/a-No source
103. Process used to prioritise, assess and/or engage suppliers on compliance with company's policy and/or legal requirements?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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n/a-No source
104. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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n/a-No source
105. Percentage of suppliers assessed and/or engaged on compliance with company requirements?
This indicator is disabled as the company has informed ZSL that it does not source wood/wood fibre from outgrowers or independent suppliers
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Governance and grievances 1 / 6 16.7%
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Companies should operate in an ethical manner at all levels, providing accessible channels and clear procedures for both employees and external stakeholders to raise any grievance or complaint with the company, as well as allowing for whistleblowing.
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0 / 1No source
106. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?
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0 / 1No source
107. Whistleblowing procedure?
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0.5 / 1Source
108. Own grievance or complaints system?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that appropriate methods are employed for resolving grievances. However, this commitment does not appear to extend beyond the Forest Management Unit. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0.5 / 1Source
109. Grievance or complaints system is accessible to internal and external stakeholders?
FSC Principles and Criteria (FSC-POL-01-004 V2-0 EN) require that appropriate methods are employed for resolving grievances. However, it is not clear whether the system in question is open to both internal and external stakeholders. Half points have therefore been awarded for this indicator on the basis of the company's FSC certified landbank, which stands at 568 543 ha (100% of total operational area)
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110. Details of grievances disclosed?
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Media monitor: Compagnie des Bois du Gabon (CBG)
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October 2017