Buildbase was the first national builders merchant to supply Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC) certified timber in most of its branches in 2004. FSC-certified
plywood is now also available from Buildbase branches. The company also
supports the PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification).
At Buildbase, Jacksons, Hendricks Lovell and L&G Forest Products, FSC ‘chain of custody’ covers the origins of all redwood and whitewood planed square-edged timber and mouldings.
Detailed documentation tracks certified timber from the forest to the logging company, sawmill, factory, distributor and merchant.
Grafton’s policy is to ensure that its natural timber products continue to be FSC/PEFC accredited.
The entire operation is independently audited and completely transparent to guarantee that the timber is legally harvested and comes from a sustainable source.
Responsible Purchasing Policy
Buildbase, Jacksons, Hendricks Lovell and L&G Forest Products have all adopted the Timber Trade Federation’s ‘responsible purchasing policy’. This demonstrates that the business is committed to sourcing timber and timber products from legal and well-managed forests. It also supports the UK/EU global objective to stop illegal logging.
“The council takes seriously its responsibility to promote environmental sustainability. Awarding contracts to companies who also take their corporate responsibilities seriously is one way in which we can promote a greener city.”