Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Caring for our forests globally and locally
Newsletter April 2019 • Issue 52
PEFC Turns 20 THIS year the global PEFC family is celebrating
together to create an international forest
the organisation’s 20th anniversary. In the 1990s,
certification system that could meet their
forest certification was designed primarily for
needs. This led to the creation of PEFC
to PEFC’s success can take pride in how the
large-scale forest owners, managing huge areas of
in June 1999. This was an important development
organisation – which started out with half a dozen
forest land. These large-scale forestry operations
as 25% of the world’s forests are family and
European members – has now flourished into a
were able to take on the costs of certification but
community-owned, so it’s vital that these forests
truly global alliance, operating in 49 countries.
millions of small, family and community forest
are managed sustainably. PEFC certified companies can join in the
owners could not. As a result, while they could appreciate the market benefits certification
By enabling such small-scale forest owners to
celebrations by using the specially commissioned
provided, they were priced out of the certification
participate in certification, PEFC led a great leap
20th anniversary logo. Visit the on-line PEFC
process and therefore from the growing market
forward for sustainable forest management.
logo generator https://bit.ly/2U4xb5B
for certified products.
For the past twenty years we have strived to
to download the logo and if required, some
ensure our forest certification system continues
supporting text. We now look to the next 20
So, back in 1999, organisations representing
to be accessible and relevant to forest owners
years as we all work in partnership to support a
small-forest owners from around Europe, came
around the world. Everyone who has contributed
sustainable future for the world’s forests.
Peter Latham Appointed Forestry Commissioner EARLIER this
A former Chairman of PEFC UK, Peter is currently
The other appointments were Jennie Price,
month, DEFRA
the Chairman of PEFC International, a Director
a former CEO of WRAP and Sport England
announced the
of Association Technique Internationale des
and Liz Philip, a former Principal of two
Bois Tropicaux (ATIBT) and a Trustee of the
agricultural colleges, including Newton Rigg
Commonwealth Forestry Association. He was
in Cumbria, which was established as the
previously CEO and Chairman of James Latham,
National School of Forestry in 1969. These
Commissioners to Forestry Commission England.
the UK’s leading distributor of Timber & Panel
newly-appointed Commissioners will play a
The Forestry Commission is a non-Ministerial
products since 1757. Peter brings to the role his
key role in establishing a strong, sustainable
Government department established almost a
extensive knowledge of the timber industry
future for the organisation, as it lays the
hundred years ago. The appointment, which is for
and experience of successful stakeholder
foundations for the next 100 years of
a three-year term, commenced on 1st April 2019.
engagement on an international level.
forestry in England.
appointment of Peter Latham as one of three new Non-Executive
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Morrisons Trials Paper Bags IN FEBRUARY, Morrisons, the UK’s 4th largest
bags were rolled out to all Morrison’s stores in
supermarket chain, announced that it would be
Wales earlier this month and will be in stores in
trialing paper shopping bags in 8 of its stores
England and Scotland in May.
with a view to further reducing the use of singleuse plastic carrier bags. The bags are made
These tough, reusable paper bags are
from PEFC-certified paper and carry the PEFC
manufactured by Ebbw Vale-based, AB
label to provide customers with
Group Packaging and made from PEFC-
assurances of responsible sourcing. The 8-week
certified paper supplied by Swedish company, Billerudkorsnäs. This innovative packaging
trial was conducted
achievement was entered into the Business in
in stores in London,
the Community Responsible Business Awards
Yorkshire, Scotland
and recently featured on ITV Wales.
and Wales. It proved Morrisons “Reusable” PEFC Certified Paper Carrier Bag
so successful that the
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Surface Design Show 2019 IN FEBRUARY, we hosted a responsible
having worked for BAM, Kier
timber sourcing CPD at the Surface Design
and Lendlease. Charlie is also a
Show. This learning module has been developed
Director at the Timber Research
to help architects, building designers and others
and Development Association
specifying timber for their projects, learn more
(TRADA), a member of the Grown
about responsible timber procurement and
in Britain Executive and a member
Chain of Custody certification. The CPD was
of the Ska Technical Committee.
presented by Charlie Law, Managing Director
by architects, designers and suppliers keen
of Sustainable Construction Solutions, who has
The Surface Design show is the only event
to learn more about the latest trends and
worked in the construction sector for over 30
in the UK which focuses on interior and
innovations. Over 170 exhibitors assemble to
years, and has extensive industry knowledge
exterior surface materials, and is attended
present the best in surface design.
New Director for PEFC UK IN JANUARY, Tom Hallam was appointed to PEFC UK’s Board of Directors. As a membership association representing a broad range of stakeholder interests, it is important that key markets trading in PEFC-certified products are represented on the Board. Tom will bring his expertise of the packaging sector to Board discussions. Tom is Director, Business Development (Bags) for BillerudKorsnäs. He took up his current position in 2016, after roles at DS Smith, UPM Kymmene and Reckitt Benckiser. With thirteen years in the paper and packaging industries, Tom’s experience encompasses both market and consumer insight, and environment and innovation. In his present role, he works closely with brand owners and retailers on packaging innovations which “challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future”.
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COMPANY SPOTLIGHT Border Hardwood
Chain of Custody Update WE are pleased to announce that the revised PEFC Chain of Custody Standard PEFC ST 2002:201X will be released for a 60-day pubic consultation on 10th May 2019. We’ll be sending an e-shot with a link to the draft to all members then. The feedback on the draft will be taken
Border Hardwood’s Charlie Bevan-Jones and Tom Hiles on a due diligence inspection
into account at the next Chain of Custody Working Group meeting in September, prior to finalising the standard. The main changes
BORDER HARDWOOD is a traditional,
its certification credentials, Border Hardwood
appear to be to the overall structure of the
fourth generation oak timber merchant and
has committed to other environmental
text (following the ISO High Level structure)
importer, specialising in European Oak. The
initiatives such as the use of solar power,
and the Due Diligence System.
company supplies the joinery, restoration
biomass boilers for its drying kilns and,
and construction trades and has been PEFC-
where practical, opts for rail freight over road
We hope that the revised Chain of Custody
certified for more than 10 years.
transport to help reduce its carbon footprint.
standard will be approved at the PEFC General Assembly in November 2019. We will
Sustainability lies at the heart of the
To learn more about Border Hardwoods visit:
be offering training seminars to members
company’s values and beliefs. In addition to
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involved in administering Chain of Custody within their companies, in early 2020.
Calling All Fashion Brands NEXT MONTH, PEFC will be hosting
Certified Forests and Sustainable Construction
a sustainable sourcing event in London. Participants are invited to learn more about the role wood-based fibres, from sustainably managed Photo © The Crown Estate
forests, can play in unlocking opportunities for sustainability in
THE Crown Estate forest in Windsor Great
textiles.
Park will once again be the main location for this year’s field trip for the construction
Fashion brands have an important role
sector. CSR and procurement professionals
to play in creating sustainable supply chains and driving demand for responsibly sourced products.
from this sector are invited to join us to learn
Today, only 7% of textiles are produced from wood fibres, but their share of the global fibre basket
more about the importance of certification
is expected to grow to 30% by 2023. It is therefore important that the wood fibre comes from
and how the construction sector can support
responsibly-managed forests which support biodiversity and help prevent deforestation.
responsible producers and ultimately the world’s woodlands and forests, through their
To learn more about how PEFC can help support responsible sourcing practices and provide
procurement choices. For more information
traceability from forest to wardrobe, please join us in London on 22nd May 2019. If you would like to
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attend, please RVSP to hilary.khawam@pefc.co.uk by 26th April 2019. https://bit.ly/2Ue7fnW
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Meet PEFC UK Annual Field Trip 15-16 May 2019 Dryfesdale Hotel, Lockerbie
TRADA’s University Challenge
Forests for Fashion Event 22 May 2019 Techspace Shoredtich, London
https://bit.ly/2Ue7fnW IN FEBRUARY, PEFC UK was proud to support
being, energy efficiency, and all to budget. Each
TRADA’s University Challenge to raise awareness
team consisted of two architects or architectural
Annual Contractor Field Trip
of the importance of specifying certified
technologists, two engineers, a landscape
12 June 2019
sustainable timber among the next generation
architect and a quantity surveyor.
Windsor Estate
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of construction professionals. The competition kicked off early Friday morning Entrants to this demanding competition
and continued until Saturday afternoon, during
Annual General Meeting
included architects, architectural technologists,
which time students collaborated in designated
2 July 2019
engineers, landscape architects and quantity
design teams. The winning team consisted of
Sheffield Hallam University
surveying undergraduates from UK universities.
engineers Arnas Mikalauskas, University of
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This year’s brief was to design healthy student
Sheffield, Aleksandra Ziembinska, University of
accommodation, predominantly from timber.
Strathclyde, architects Isaac Palmiere-Szabo,
Annual Stakeholder Meeting
The intense two-day challenge took place at
Leicester School of Architecture, De Montfort
3 October 2019
the University of Sheffield. Sixty students from
University and Louisa Keighley, University of Derby,
NCVO Offices,
25 Universities competed to design, cost and
Emma Beaumont, a Landscape Architect from
London
engineer accommodation that used timber and
the University of Sheffield and Quantity Surveyor
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timber products to emphasise health and well-
Cameron Timms from Coventry University.
Howarth’s Peter Kelly Wins Gold at the Japan Veteran International Judo
he still returned home with a bronze medal.
Championships. The competition took place
January saw Peter competing in the Scottish
in the Ehime Budokan – Shiai, Matsuyama,
Open Championships, which were held at the
which is the largest dojo in Japan and
Emirates Arena in Glasgow. This time, Peter
constructed largely of timber. While there
achieved the Gold medal following a tough
LAST YEAR, Howarth Timber Group’s
were over 700 Japanese competitors, Peter
day on the mat. Congratulations to Peter on
Peter Kelly travelled to Japan to compete
was one of only seven GB competitors yet
his successes from everyone at PEFC UK.
ALUN WATKINS PEFC UK Executive Director awatkins@pefc.co.uk / 0114 307 2334
HILARY KHAWAM PEFC UK Communications & Marketing Director hilary.khawam@pefc.co.uk / 01689 819902
Please call Alun for all general enquiries and queries about Chain of Custody and use of the PEFC logo.
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