FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL®
Responsibly sourced timber
in the yachting industry
This initiative coordinated by FSC Denmark and supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2) aims to ensure a higher uptake of timber from responsible sources in the yachting industry.
The project is part of a wider range of activities initiated by FSC to support the promotion of sustainable forest management through certification and use innovation to strengthen the business case for responsible forest management.
This is the latest initiative supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation that in 2010 launched the Wood Forever Pact with the aim of helping yacht builders to use timber harvested from sustainably managed forests.
The aim of the project is to investigate the current market situation in the yachting industry, to highlight the solutions available and to initiate development of new procurement policies and efficient strategies to limit negative impact on forests. A recurring challenge is not the goals that are set, but rather how to achieve them in practice and document the fulfilment of those goals. This work focuses on contributing to practical implementation.
Forests for all for ever
Forests sustain life on earth. That is why the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) – a non-profit membership organisation that covers over 200 million hectares of certified forests – is a sustainable forestry solution trusted by NGOs, consumers and business alike to maintain healthy and resilient forests, for all, forever.
As the most rigorous forest certification system, FSC’s ‘check tree’ label – found on millions of products worldwide – verifies sustainable sourcing from forest to consumer. FSC’s responsible forestry standard, linked to a strict Chain of Custody certification, is a proven solution for tackling today’s climate and biodiversity challenges. This means that choosing FSC helps protect the future of forests and the communities who depend on them.
Forests that are managed responsibly, according to the Forest Stewardship Council’s standards, help to protect animal habitats, maintain biodiversity, protect old growth trees, ensure zero deforestation, protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and ensure fair wages and a safe working environment for workers.
Use of FSC-certified wood helps address our most pressing environmental challenges, including climate change. Research indicates that FSC forest management offers climate and other benefits over conventional/legal forestry – regardless of the country in which it is applied.
The environmental, social and economic focus of the FSC forest stewardship principles contributes toward 40 targets under 14 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes the target of SDG 15 (Life on Land) along with others focused on poverty, equality, natural resources, production and consumption patterns, decent work, climate change, inclusive and accountable societies, and global partnerships.