Compagnie des Bois du Gabon (CBG)

1. Sustainable forestry policy or commitment for all its operations?

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.

3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?

4. Sustainability report published within last two years?

5. Member of multiple industry schemes or other external initiatives to improve forest management or transparency?

STTC, WWF-GFTN.

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.

7. Lists countries and operations?

Gabon (forestry, processing).

8. Total area of natural forest designated for wood/wood fibre production (ha)?

568543

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.

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.

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.

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.

13. Area of Intact Forest Landscape (ha)?

14. Number of Forest Management Units (FMUs)?

3

15. Maps of forest management units (FMUs)?

Maps are available on Global Forest Watch.

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).

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).

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.

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.

20. Number of company owned sawmills?

1

21. Maps or addresses of company owned sawmills?

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).

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.

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).

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).

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).

27. Amount of deforestation recorded?

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

39. Commitment to only use licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) assessors accredited by the HCV Resource Network's Assessor Licensing Scheme (ALS)?

40. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments available?

41. High Conservation Value (HCV) management and monitoring plans available?

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.

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.

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).

45. Social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) available?

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

55. Details/number of hotspots/fires in FMUs controlled by the company?

56. Time-bound commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?

57. Progress towards reducing GHG emission intensity?

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.

59. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?

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.

61. Progress towards commitment on water quality?

62. Protection of natural waterways through buffer zones?

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.

64. Evidence of sawmill run-off containment and wastewater treatment?

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.

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.

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.

68. Evidence of minimising or recycling solid waste produced during sawmilling processes?

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).

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).

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).

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).

73. Chemical usage per ha or list of chemicals used?

0 - The company reports that chemicals were in 2016.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

80. Details of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) process available?

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).

82. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?

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).

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).

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).

86. Total number of employees?

87. Percentage or number of temporary employees?

88. Percentage or number of women employees?

89. Commitment to pay minimum wage?

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).

91. Time lost due to work-based injuries?

92. Number of fatalities as a result of work-based accidents?

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).

94. Percentage area (ha) verified as being in legal compliance by a third party?

100%

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.

96. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% FSC FM certification of FMUs?

The company is 100% FSC FM certified since 2009.

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.

98. Percentage area (ha) FSC FM certified?

568543 (100%)

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.

100. Percentage area (ha) PEFC certified?

The indicator has been disabled as the company is 100% FSC certified.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

106. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?

107. Whistleblowing procedure?

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).

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).

110. Details of grievances disclosed?