SUSTAINABILITY
Vision 2020 will instil confidence in customers worldwide that Indonesia and APP are serious about their commitment to SFM principles and protection of its supply chain from illegal wood
Conservation is a common priority amongst government and industry yet we are without a uniform system to guide us
more mature markets, such as North America and Europe. As Europe is a major market for Indonesia, it is critical that the country’s timber exports to the European Union comply with both national legislation and the EU forest law and trade policy. When the European Commission’s European Timber Regulations are introduced in 2013, EU consumers and businesses will have a very strong assurance that they are not purchasing products made from illegally harvested timber. APP is working to ensure its ongoing commitment to EU and global regulations. Additionally, APP is actively assisting developing countries to adapt to the
is to be applauded, but there is a need for a more cohesive and inclusive approach across certification standards. When embarking on a relationship with a company in another country, there is a need to understand the market within which they operate, as well as the local and global environmental standards they adhere to. There is also an accepted
If government fails to be convinced that industry is able to agree on common standards, it will introduce legislation to address it
regulations in order to meet this deadline. A cohesive approach is needed It’s clear that many countries are making concerted efforts to be more compliant when it comes to certification, and are seeking to improve sustainability efforts. This
responsibility that environmental standards apply not just to an organisation itself but their products too. Eco Label is one certification standard that is on the road to providing an umbrella standard that can help organisations reach their sustainability goals whilst recognising that no two companies are the same. A global environmental international standard, independently verified against a clear set of criteria, is the only satisfactory means of certifying environmental performance management. Standards are important in supporting and demonstrating compliance to meet industry expectations or government legislation.
What’s next for the industry? If government fails to be convinced that industry is able to agree on common standards, it will introduce legislation to address it. The European Timber regulations will be the case in point and will ensure that all timber within, and entering into the European Union will be legal.
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With FSC and PEFC certifying less than 10% of the world’s forests, standards need to enable the timber supply chain to demonstrate due diligence against EU Timber Regulations in 2013. As the primary growth in forestry products will come from developing countries, it is clear that in addition to standards, a country’s legality will need to be taken into consideration. In this legal context, the EU is now recognising additional
mechanisms that support and monitor legal compliance i.e. VPA and FLEGT, which are both in progress in Indonesia for SVLK. The key is to ensure consistency is met on sustainable forestry products world wide which may require both standards and regulations. In Europe, the EU timber regulations should be the first step in taking the global context into consideration. IFI
A full grown eucalyptus tree in Indonesia, only six years old
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