Timber Policy

Policy Statement

This policy is approved by the Directors of Flo Wholesale Ltd.

This Policy applies to all timber-based Products purchased by Flo Wholesale Ltd. containing any amount of timber.

This includes:

Timber that is currently out of the scope of the UK and European Timber Regulations and wood composites (e.g., chipboard, particleboard, plywood and MDF)

This policy does not apply to:

Wood used in man-made cellulosic fabrics (MMCF) such as viscose

Non-timber forest products such as leather (See Leather Policy).

The policy applies to Flo Wholesale Ltd. and all Suppliers, manufacturers, sub-contractors, agents and sourcing operations engaged in supplying Flo Wholesale Ltd. Suppliers are also expected to cascade the principles of this Policy to their Suppliers and encourage sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.

Forests cover around one-third of all land on Earth and breathe life into our world, but it’s not just the planet that suffers when they are destroyed.

Forests are essential to tackle climate change, provide crucial habitat for biodiversity and enhance water security. These are key ingredients for a sustainable world. We are aware of the value that forests add to all our lives and the critical role they will play in our future and that of generations to come.

Flo Wholesale Ltd. recognises that as users of timber and timber products, it is our responsibility to aim to maintain the world’s forest cover.

Our aim is to work with our supply chain to ensure our products are made from sustainably sourced timbers such as FSC®* or PEFC-certified sources.

European Timber Regulations (EUTR) Compliant

We strictly adhere to the European Timber Regulations (EUTR). All timber used i n our products are sourced from legal and sustainable supplies, and we can provide documentation (including FSC certification and chain of custody records) to demonstrate full compliance with current EUTR laws.

Flo Wholesale Ltd. makes every endeavour to reasonably ensure that we do not contribute to deforestation and forest degradation through our sourcing decisions. We manage our impact on timber production by auditing our supply chains to ensure all products are manufactured using sustainably sourced timber.

This policy has been approved by the Directors of Flo Wholesale Ltd.

It is not part of any employee’s employment contract, and we may amend it at any time.