Forest & Procurement Policy
A Cohesive Approach
In 2024, West Fraser harmonized our approach across the company with our Sustainable Forest and Wood Procurement Policy.
Being aware that climate change and poor forest practices endanger the future of our forests and natural ecosystems, we commit to follow sustainable forest and climate-smart practices, adapting as we learn more about best approaches, all while responsibly balancing the need for timber with the health of the forests and the life they support.
Deforestation, conversion and forest degradation directly jeopardize the long-term sustainability of our business, which is reliant on the renewability of a natural resource.
This leads to our commitment to tracking and improving how we manage these challenges across our supply chain, aiming for transparency. We support initiatives that counter forest degradation and ensure our forests stay resilient over the long term, using methods that mimic natural disturbances and minimize the impact of climate-related disruptions.
West Fraser’s Sustainable Forest and Wood Procurement Policy applies to all fibre we source, including wood from third-party suppliers. We expect suppliers to meet the sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing principles outlined in this policy, including compliance with applicable laws and protection of environmental and social values.
We assess fibre sources in line with this policy and our due diligence and certification requirements to support responsible procurement across our supply chain.
On an annual basis, our policy is reviewed to ensure ongoing alignment with evolving environmental challenges, regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
With an established process to reconvene, review and revise the policy on an annual basis, the policy is designed to meet West Fraser’s needs today and into the future.
For more information on our approach to sustainable forestry and wood procurement and the commitments we've made, read our policy