What Is The EUDR?
Forests offer a large range of environmental, economic and social benefits that are fundamental for human life. They protect entire ecosystems, provide clean air and prevent biodiversity loss, also playing a vital role in water purification and storage and in supporting the lives and economies of a large part of the global population. The destruction of forests contributes significantly to the climate crisis, reduces carbon sinks, affects the water cycle and threatens the livelihoods of communities, including indigenous peoples and local communities. They must be harvested and produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production which includes not only compliance with environmental regulations, but also those related to land-use rights, forest management, labour, tax and or human rights laws.
The EU On Deforestation Free Regulation (EUDR) is a policy framework to address and mitigate the environmental impacts of deforestation. It is an integral part of the EU Green Deal and is in line with the broader EU strategy to protect forests worldwide. The regulation sets out criteria for which products can be classified as deforestation-free and requires companies to implement sustainable sourcing practices and traceability measures to ensure that their supply chains do not contribute to deforestation. The EUDR regulation brings particularly significant implications, requiring businesses dealing with certain products to conduct even more extensive due diligence on their supply chains. This is an important step to promote transparency and accountability in the production of key commodities and protect biodiversity.
Together We Are FSC®
On 29 July 2024, Kaytama was officially certified by SCS Global Services according to the Forest Stewardship Council® standard and became the first company in Ciamis – West Java as holder FSC® Chain Of Custody (CoC) Certification with Certificate Code : SCS-COC-700750 and Trademark License Code : FSC® C206133. The FSC® CoC certification ensures that every step in the timber supply chain and wood-based products is meticulously monitored to ensure that the raw materials used originates from well-managed forests. The attainment of the FSC® Chain Of Custody (CoC) Certification is evidence that Kaytama has adhered to stringent standards in conducting its operations. This is a step in the right direction for Kaytama as the company’s commitment to ensure the traceability of responsible practices as the core of our business model and FSC certification also serves as a guideline for finding the right partner for Kaytama.
FSC® Chain Of Custody (CoC) certification does not only benefit Kaytama in terms of reputation and access to markets. Furthermore, this certification provides the company with greater access to international markets that are concerned about natural resources. Wood products labeled with FSC® Chain Of Custody (CoC) Certification are often preferred by global consumers who seek to contribute to the preservation of the world’s forests and consumers can be sure that the items they are purchasing have not been manufactured at the expense of the forest, or the animals, plants, and people who rely on it. Hopefully, this step sets an example for other companies to invest more in responsible practices for a better future. When you choose for FSC certified products, you consciously choose for responsible forest management means leaving the forest in a condition where it can benefit future generations, so a responsible choice !
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FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®)
The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is an international, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. Since its foundation in 1994, FSC® has grown to become the world’s most respected and widespread forest certification system. FSC’s pioneering certification system enables businesses and consumers to choose wood, paper and other forest products made with materials that support responsible forestry. FSC® chain of custody certification verifies that raw materials has been identified and separated from non-certified and uncontrolled material as it makes its way along the supply chain, from the forest to the market.
FSC® forest management certification confirms that the forest is being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers, while ensuring it sustains economic viability. FSC® certified forests are managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards. There are ten principles that any forest operation must adhere to before it can receive FSC® forest management certification. These principles cover a broad range of issues, from maintaining high conservation values to community relations and workers’ rights, as well as monitoring the environmental and social impacts of the forest management.
SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services is a recognized leader in third-party environmental, sustainability and food-quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development since 1984. SCS independently evaluates products, services and management systems to confirm practices and processes that advance the goals of sustainable development and give innovators a competitive advantage. Partnering with companies, government agencies, NGO’s and stakeholders, the company also plays an active role in the development of national and international environmental and sustainability standards to create a framework for continuous improvement.
SCS Global Services as a founding member and one of the first certification bodies accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council in 1996, SCS is one of the world’s leading FSC certifiers with more than 35 million acres of responsibly managed forests and 4000 companies in the FSC supply chain worldwide. SCS’ work involves use of a life-cycle framework, state-of-the-art science and proven analytical methods and performance metrics, all driven by professional expertise. SCS provides services around the world and SCS is a chartered benefit corporation reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices.
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