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Precious Woods Holding AG https://www.spott.org/timber-pulp/precious-woods-holding-ag/
Headquartered in Switzerland and founded in 1990, Precious Woods produces and sells semi-finished tropical timber... Read more. products. The company manages timber concessions in Brazil and Gabon and is involved in timber production, processing, manufacturing, trading and distribution.
Score: 73.5% |
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Landbank (timber/pulp):1,103,500 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, trading and distribution
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Locations:Brazil (Amazon), Gabon (eastern)
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Headquarters:Switzerland
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Related companies:Precious Woods is one of SODEFOR's shareholders through its parent company Norsudtimber.
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Website:
Company assessment: Precious Woods Holding AG – 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 6 / 6 100%
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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?
The company has a commitment to FSC P&Cs for its operations in Gabon and has published a commitments page covering all operations
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1 / 1Source
2. Sustainability policy or commitment applies to direct and third-party suppliers?
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1 / 1Source
3. High-level position of responsibility for sustainability?
The board of the company is responsible for sustainability issues and receives advice from a Sustainability Advisory Committee of external stakeholders including NGO representatives
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1 / 1Source
4. Sustainability report published within last two years?
2017
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1 / 1Source
5. Member of multiple industry schemes or other external initiatives to improve forest management or transparency?
ATIBT, FSC, Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP), European Coalition for Sustainable Tropical Timber (STTC)
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1 / 1Source
6. Activities with government, NGOs or academic institutions to improve the sustainability of forest products?
The company states it works with multiple stakeholders including World Conservation Society (WCS), the Franceville University of Science and Technology (USTM), the University of Amazonas (UFAM), Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech (ULIège), Nature+ and the Berne University of Applied Sciences (BFH-HAFL)
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Landbank, FMUs and mills 9 / 10 90%
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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?
Brazil (forest concessions, sawmill, manufacturing facilities), Gabon (forest concession, sawmills, veneer plant)
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1 / 1Source
8. Total area of natural forest designated for wood/wood fibre production (ha)?
1,103,500
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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
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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)?
108,508 - The company has 53,195 ha HCV areas in Gabon and 55,313.08 ha protected areas in Brazil
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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)?
4 - The company has 3 FMUs in Gabon and 1 FMU in Brazil
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1 / 1Source
15. Maps of forest management units (FMUs)?
Static maps and geo-coordinates are available for Precious Woods Amazon. Georeferenced map for Precious Wood Gabon available through Global Forest Watch
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1 / 1Source
16. Forest management plans available for all FMUs?
Summaries of Forest Management Plans are made publicly available on the company website and 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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 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?
3 - The company owns two mills in Gabon and a mill in Brazil
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1 / 1Source
21. Maps or addresses of company owned sawmills?
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Deforestation and biodiversity 10.5 / 13 80.8%
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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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area
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0 / 1No source
23. Zero conversion commitment applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?
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1 / 1Source
24. Commitment to minimise the impact of logging roads?
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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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
32. Commitment to protect species of conservation concern, referencing international or national system of species classification?
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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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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HCV, HCS and impact assessments 5.5 / 7 78.6%
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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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0.5 / 1Source
38. HCV commitment applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?
The company has committed to not be directly or indirectly involved in the destruction of High Conservation Values in forestry operations. This commitment is made through the FSC Policy for Association (FSC-POL-01-004). For this half points are awarded
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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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1 / 1Source
40. High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments available?
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1 / 1Source
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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
45. Social and environmental impact assessments (SEIAs) available?
SEIA assessment summary can be found in the Forest Management Plan for the company's Gabonese operations
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Soils, fire and GHG emissions 5.5 / 8 68.8%
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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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 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 produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests and 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 produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests
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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 823,866.81 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 produce wood/wood fibre from plantation forests
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0.5 / 1Source
54. Evidence of management and monitoring fires?
The company only provides evidence for fire management activities
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0 / 1No source
55. Details/number of hotspots/fires in FMUs controlled by the company?
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0.5 / 1Source
56. Time-bound commitment to reduce GHG emissions intensity?
The company has a general commitment to reduce CO2 emissions. However this commitment is not time bound and does not mention GHG intensity specifically
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0.5 / 1Source
57. Progress towards reducing GHG emission intensity?
In 2017, the company reported a -13% reduction in direct C02 emissions. However, GHG intensity figures are not reported
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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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1 / 1Source
59. Methodology used to calculate GHG emissions?
WRI classification
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Water, chemical and waste management 6 / 10 60%
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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 / 1No source
60. Time-bound commitment to improve water quality?
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0 / 1No source
61. Progress towards commitment on water quality?
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1 / 1Source
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 / 1Source
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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1 / 1Source
68. Evidence of minimising or recycling solid waste produced during sawmilling processes?
The company uses wood waste for energy generation in Brazil. It also reduces wood waste by supporting local communities in Brazil to use wood waste generated during sawmilling and energy generation processes (e.g. ashes) in vegetable gardens and for handicrafts
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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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0.5 / 1Source
73. Chemical usage per ha or list of chemicals used?
The company provides information on chemicals used in its operations in Gabon but no similar information found for its Brazilian operations
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Community, land and labour rights 16.5 / 19.5 84.6%
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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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1 / 1Source
75. Commitment to human rights applies to outgrower scheme and independent suppliers?
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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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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
78. Commitment to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)?
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0.5 / 1Source
79. FPIC commitment applies to independent suppliers?
All the company's suppliers in Europe are PEFC certified which requires FPIC. However the certification only covers FMUs and not all of the suppliers' operations
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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 that 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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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0.5 / 1Source
82. Commitment to mitigate impacts on food security?
The company has published a case study from Brazil and the FMUs in Gabon include one 'Agricultural MU' (Serie de development agricole) which is dedicated to communities agricultural activities. However, no clear commitment is made
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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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
84. Commitment to respect all workers' rights?
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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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0.5 / 0.5Source
86. Total number of employees?
1,340
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1 / 1No source
87. Percentage or number of temporary employees?
0 - The company has confirmed to ZSL that it does not have temporary employees
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1 / 1Source
88. Percentage or number of women employees?
11%
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0.5 / 1Source
89. Commitment to pay minimum wage?
The company states to pay the minimum wage but evidence is not provided
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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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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1 / 1Source
91. Time lost due to work-based injuries?
12.3 - Days lost per accident (2017)
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1 / 1Source
92. Number of fatalities as a result of work-based accidents?
0
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1 / 1Source
93. Provision of personal protective equipment and related training?
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Certification standards 5 / 8 62.5%
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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% - FSC share of timber production sold (2017): 100%. The FSC certificate for Mil Madeiras Preciosas (Precious Woods Amazon) covers 227,044.81 ha, but the companies stated landbank in Brazil is 506,699 hectares. This non-certified concession area is non-operational
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1 / 1Source
95. Percentage wood/wood fibre supply verified as being in legal compliance by a third party?
100%
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1 / 1Source
96. Time-bound plan for achieving 100% FSC FM certification of FMUs?
FSC share of timber production sold (2017): 100%. The FSC certificate for Mil Madeiras Preciosas (Precious Woods Amazon) covers 227,044.81 ha, but the companies stated landbank in Brazil is 506,699 hectares. This non-certified concession area is assumed to be non-operational. The company states that all forest operations are FSC FM and PEFC certified.
Could you please clarify if the uncertified area in Brazil is still non-operational? The latest FSC audit report (source 2151, p13) suggests there are no areas excluded from the scope of certification however it also lists areas excluded -
0 / 1No source
97. Commitment to source only wood/wood fibre that meets FSC Controlled Wood requirements?
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2 / 2Source
98. Percentage area (ha) FSC FM certified?
823,867 (100%) - FSC share of timber production sold (2017): 100%. The FSC certificate for Mil Madeiras Preciosas (Precious Woods Amazon) covers 227,044.81 ha, but the companies stated landbank in Brazil is 506,699 hectares. This non-certified concession area is assumed to be non-operational
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0 / 2No source
99. Percentage of wood/wood fibre supply from outgrower scheme and/or independent suppliers that is FSC FM certified?
0 - The company's suppliers are 100% PEFC certified but not FSC FM certified
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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 / 3 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
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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
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0 / 1No source
103. Process used to prioritise, assess and/or engage suppliers on compliance with company's policy and/or legal requirements?
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0 / 1No source
104. Suspension or exclusion criteria for suppliers?
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0 / 1No source
105. Percentage of suppliers assessed and/or engaged on compliance with company requirements?
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Governance and grievances 2.5 / 6 41.7%
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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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1 / 1Source
106. Commitment to ethical conduct and prohibition of corruption?
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0.5 / 1Source
107. Whistleblowing procedure?
The company only state to allow whistleblowing and that there shall 'not be retaliation or harassment of employees who report violations or other concerns'. However, a clear description of the whistleblowing procedure is not provided
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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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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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 823,866.81 ha (100% of total operational area)
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110. Details of grievances disclosed?
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Media monitor: Precious Woods Holding AG
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