Implement and monitor responsible timber sourcing on-site
To get the most from the Implementation Framework explore strategies and actions across each project phase to see how the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction can be applied.
Strategies
Strategy 4.1 Implement and monitor responsible timber sourcing on-site
Ensuring responsible timber sourcing continues through the construction phase is vital to maintaining the integrity of sustainability commitments. This strategy focuses on verifying that all timber delivered and used on-site meets established certification, legal, and chain-of-custody requirements. Construction teams play a key role in upholding traceability and transparency, ensuring that design-stage sourcing intentions are realised in practice. Regular on-site audits, supplier documentation checks, and material labelling systems provide assurance that every component originates from responsibly managed forests. Clear communication between contractors, procurement teams, and sustainability advisors helps resolve discrepancies quickly and supports full documentation for ESG and green building certifications. By embedding robust monitoring processes, projects can demonstrate genuine accountability, avoid reputational and regulatory risk, and ensure that responsible timber construction translates from specification into verifiable, real-world climate impact.
Principles for Responsible Timber Construction included in this strategy
Actions
Responsible sourcing assurance
Require photographic and digital documentation of materials for future traceability.
Tools and Guidance
Principles included in this strategy
- Ensuring sustainable forest management
Support public-private investments in industrial capacity (factories, test labs)
Tools and Guidance
Principles included in this strategy
- Ensuring sustainable forest management
