Responsible Fiber Sourcing

Internationally accepted standards now allow stakeholders to judge whether a company is following responsible, sustainable forestry practices and effectively managing its environmental impacts. Weyerhaeuser supports the use of these standards, including having independent, external auditors verify a company's commitment to responsible sourcing. Weyerhaeuser’s responsible fiber sourcing practices are guided by our wood procurement policy and implementation guidelines.

In early 2011, the investor-backed organization Forest Footprint Disclosure recognized Weyerhaeuser for leadership in managing our operations and supply chains to minimize the effects on forests worldwide. Weyerhaeuser was named a joint sector leader in the Industrials, Construction and Autos sector.

Questions about sustainable procurement have led organizations that buy wood and paper-based products to consider factors beyond the traditional attributes of price, service, quality and availability when making purchasing decisions. The environmental and social aspects of wood, pulp and paper products are becoming part of the purchasing decision.