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About PEFC
PEFC (Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting Sustainable Forest Management through independent third-party certification. PEFC is an umbrella organisation. It works by endorsing national forest certification systems developed collaboratively by all interested stakeholders and tailored to local priorities and conditions. National forest certification schemes undergo rigorous third party assessment against PEFCs unique Sustainability Benchmarks. PEFC has recognised certification systems in more than 30 countries. Together these account for over 247 million hectares of certified forests, 2
making PEFC the worlds largest forest and wood product certification system. It applies the highest ecological, social and ethical standards to forest management and is the certification system of choice for family and community-owned forests. At its core is an independently verified Chain of Custody process which tracks certified material from the forest to the end user enabling companies to make accurate claims on the content of certified material. It proves that each step of the supply chain from the forest to the end user has been monitored closely with independent auditing. To date, more than 10,000 companies have obtained PEFC Chain of Custody certification.
veneer lumber (LVL) and structural insulated panels (SIPs) to key components such as engineered floor cassettes, attic trusses, along with basic building items such as staircases, windows and doorsets. Also included would be innovative modified wood products such as Accoya.
The use of solid wood solutions, engineered timber systems and products such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glulam are an increasingly popular and fashionable way to build strong and stable structures and bring a striking architectural dimension to modern building design. Glulam and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is commonly made
Chain of Custody
It is critical to prove that the timber used on your project is sustainably sourced and certified. Chain of Custody documentation proves that each step of the supply chain has been monitored closely with independent auditing and is the key mechanism for tracing certified material from the forest to the building site. This unbroken link is transparent proof that the timber used is sourced from a legally managed and certified forest. Alongside standard Chain of Custody certification, there are two other ways in which those operating in the construction sector can benefit from PEFC certification. Project Chain of Custody Certification Companies can also become involved with PEFC through Project Certification. PEFC Project Chain of Custody certification recognises that not all parties involved in specific projects are certified. This is a particular form of Chain of Custody where an individual project is considered to be the product to which the Chain of Custody process is applied. In practice, the Project Manager obtains a Chain of Custody certificate for Project Certification and subcontractors working on the project are covered as Project Members and are not required to obtain Chain of Custody certification themselves (although in the long term this would obviously makes traceability easier). Group Chain of Custody For many sole traders and small firms, having Chain of Custody may be viewed as a costly option. If company Chain of Custody certification is not possible, a simple and cost effective way to achieve PEFC-certified status is to join or form a Group Chain of Custody Scheme. Generally, a Group Scheme involves a consultant (or Group Manager) helping member companies to set up the procedures and paperwork required to satisfy the requirements of the Group Scheme and undertake audits to maintain the certification. Once your company is certified, you will be allowed to use the PEFC logos and labels on your products and marketing materials.
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3 Certified Distribution
4 Certified Sawmill
5 Certified Merchant
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Performance Matters
PEFC Timber Intelligent Construction
Fabric First
The timber frame approach to low energy building design that allows you to confidently meet SAP targets, achieve Passivhaus standards and deliver high thermal performance without the need for additional renewable energy extras.
Prefabrication
Mass-customised timber components can deliver high levels of onsite efficiency, less waste and more reliable factory-controlled precision, more stable cost model and predictable timescales.
Cutting CO2
A renewable and green building material with low embodied energy that can be easily recycled or reused. Timber also acts as a carbon sink meaning that when the harvested timber is converted into wood products, they continue to store carbon and reduce overall carbon emissions.
PEFCs distinctive green trees logo transcends language barriers making it a truly global brand. For further information about the PEFC programme in the UK visit: www.pefc.co.uk
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