Procure traceable, certified timber

Strategy 3.1 Procure traceable, certified timber

A robust procurement process is fundamental to achieving responsible timber construction and maintaining trust and transparency across the value chain. All timber specified for a project should meet verified standards for sustainability, legality, and traceability, ensuring compliance with recognised certification systems such as FSC or PEFC. By requiring chain-of-custody documentation and auditing suppliers, project teams can confirm that materials are sourced from well-managed, deforestation-free forests that protect biodiversity and support community livelihoods. A transparent procurement strategy not only reduces reputational and regulatory risk but also strengthens alignment with ESG frameworks and green finance expectations. Early collaboration between developers, designers, and contractors ensures that procurement requirements are feasible and consistently applied from tender to delivery, embedding climate-positive and ethically sourced timber as the industry standard for low-carbon construction.