Our Environment – Our Timber – Our Future

Champion Timber Environmental Policy

At Champion Timber, our commitment to sustainability goes beyond sourcing timber—it’s about making a positive impact on our environment. From forest to customer, we uphold the highest standards of ethical practices in timber sourcing, production, and supply. Our mission is simple: to protect our environment and champion a sustainable future.

Sustainable Timber: Nature’s Renewable Resource

Timber is the most naturally sustainable building material available. As trees grow, they absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, storing carbon in their wood structure. Harvesting mature trees and replanting new ones not only locks away CO2 for the lifespan of timber products but also maximizes the forest’s capacity to absorb more CO2 over time.

• Carbon Capture: A single tree can absorb up to 25 kg of CO2 annually. Approximately 36 trees can offset one tonne of CO2, demonstrating the significant role forests play in combating climate change.
• Sustainable Sourcing: We source a large proportion of our timber from Sweden, where over 380 million new seedlings are planted each year, ensuring a continuous cycle of growth and sustainability.

Responsible Timber Sourcing

Champion Timber is a proud signatory to Timber Development UK’s (TDUK) Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP). This purchasing Policy is aligned to comply with the current UK Timber Regulations (UKTR) and the company can evidence a robust due diligence and risk mitigation process to ensure under UKTR that all Timber and Timber Products in the supply chain are verified legal.

Champion Timber also holds full third party verified Chain of Custody (CoC) and complies with the rigorous environmental standards for both PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) and FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®).

Our certifications (PEFC Licence No. PEFC/16-37-034 and FSC® Licence No. FSC- C003493) reflect our commitment to sustainable forestry, Timber Products and responsible sourcing.

Regular independent third-party audits verify our supply chain meets the highest environmental standards for both Legality and Sustainability.

Timber is a proud member of Timber Development UK’s Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP), aligning with the rigorous standards of the PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) and FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®). Our certifications (PEFC Licence No. PEFC/16-37-034 and FSC® Licence No. FSC-C003493) reflect our commitment to sustainable forestry and responsible sourcing. Regular third-party audits ensure our supply chain meets the highest environmental standards.