Environment
Environmental integrity is a core value of the company. Interfor maintains an environmental management system throughout its operations to help identify and manage environmental issues.
The company is also a leader in environmental management practices. Our woodlands operations are committed to meeting the high environmental standards through the application of science-based principles, collaborative approaches, sustainable forest practices and independent certifications.
Interfor provides our customers with quality wood products that come from well managed forests from British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.
Wood from Interfor, it is the natural choice.
Regarding Interfor's dedication to the Environment, please see the following:
Noteworthy Accomplishments:
- Interfor awarded SFI Inc. Conservation Leadership Award (2009) for collaborative work with First Nations to implementation land use plans in BC central coast
- As a partner in the Coast Forest Conservation Initiative, co-recipient of the World Wildlife Fund - Gift to the Earth Award (2007) and Forest Leadership Partnership Award (2005) for collaborative work on land use plans for BC mid coast region
- United Nations Environmental Program - Millennium Business Award for environmental achievement
- Interfor's Forest Management and CoC systems accepted by Keurhout Foundation in the Netherlands
- Successful certification re-assessment and periodic audits by independent auditors - KPMG
Policy
International Forest Products Limited is committed to responsible stewardship of the environment.
Benefits
Wood is a natural, abundant and renewable resource. As a construction material, wood is a good choice for the environment.
Certification
Certification systems provide independent verification that environmental and sustainable forestry standards are being met.
Continual Improvement
Interfor’s goal is to reduce our environmental footprint by responsible management and wise use of resources. Below are some examples of how Interfor is continuing to progress in our commitment to the Environment.