The Cygnum timber frame method is already one of the world's most environmentally friendly ways to build.
Not content with that, we have embarked on an EU-wide Eco-innovation project to develop cost effective methods for increasing the use of environmentally friendly materials in timber frame construction.
As you would expect, at Cygnum, we are committed to sustainable development and give high priority to meeting or exceeding prevailing environmental laws, regulations and practices.
We practice wise use of energy, waste minimizing and recycling of materials where possible. When choosing our suppliers we take cognisance of their environmental practices and expect a responsible approach to environmental management. All of our staff are aware of our environmental commitment and are expected to play their part in complying with our policies.
Timber Sourcing
Cygnum is committed to purchasing all structural timber from legal sources and seeks evidence of compliance from suppliers that they are operating in accordance with all relevant laws. Cygnum will not source wood which has been:
- Harvested illegally
- Harvested in violation of traditional and civil rights
- Harvested in forests where high conservation values are threatened by management activites
- Harvested in forests being converted to plantation or non-forest use
- Harvested in forests in which genetically modified trees are planted.
It is Cygnum policy to ensure compliance with the Forest Stewardship Council and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification criteria.
Cygnum has implemented Chain of Custody procedures to ensure we achieve the objective above. This system is scrutinised
annually, and when found compliant, it is verified, leading to on-going certification. Management is responsible for implementing this policy and and the day to day actions required by the policy.
The Chain of Custody is the unbroken path which timber takes from the forest to the customer, including all stages of processing, production, manufacturing, transportation and distribution in between. It is the concept of controlling and documenting the movement of timber from forest to end-user.
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