Timber Purchasing Policy

As an FSC® Registered company, Street Design Limited is committed to protecting the environment through the implementation and maintenance of its Timber Purchasing Policy.

Street Design will only purchase timber that has been harvested in compliance with the country of origin’s laws and regulations.

Street Design will not source any timber from:

Species prohibited under Appendix I and II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES).

Illegally harvested or genetically modified trees, or uncertified high conservation value old growth forests.

Street Design actively promote the use of timber which comes from certified sources to customers and suppliers.

When purchasing timber from certified sources, Street Design will only purchase from suppliers who are registered with a recognised scheme which is independently assessed by an accredited third party.

Street Design shall maintain registration to The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody (CoC) scheme and ensure the requirements of the schemes are fully implemented within the Street Design management systems.

Street Design will ensure information provided to interested parties relating to the source of timber used in the manufacture of street furniture and is accurate and not misleading.

Street Design will ensure that all employees associated with Timber Purchasing Policy are given the appropriate education and training in the Chain of Custody scheme requirements.

Street Design will maintain timber off-cuts and wastage to a minimum during the cutting and manufacture of street furniture.

The Timber Purchasing Policy is reviewed by the Directors of the company on an annual basis.

As a company, Street Design Limited adhere to all the requirements of International Labour Organisations core values.

As a company, Street Design Limited is ISO 9001:2015 compliant.

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