Measures of the action plan
Our own environmental expert Michael Proschek-Hauptmann, together with representatives from various civil society organisations and other stakeholders, continuously evaluates our high environmental standards and actions and develops methods for improvement. The measures we have implemented in Romania by far surpass all the legal requirements there. Since 2017, we have invested more than 1 million Euro in this state-of-the art security system.
Due Diligence System
The HS Timber Group has a Due Diligence system in place based on specific analyses of the procurement risks in each country from which deliveries of logs originate. more ...
GPS-tracking – full transparency in the supply chain
Each delivery of Romanian timber is minutely checked on arrival and the results of this check are presented transparently for the general public. more ...
No timber shipments from national parks
The HS Timber Group does not accept timber shipments from national parks although Romanian legislation does allow for logging in what are known as national park buffer zones and in the case of sanitary cuttings. more ...
Strict controls for sensitive forest areas
The HS Timber Group has developed Due Diligence system, based on risk-bases analyses of the purchasing areas, careful verification of all documents and on site audits for all timber it purchases. more ...
Electronic verification of delivery quantities
We use an electronic 3D measuring system to ensure that the delivery quantity indicated in the consignment note corresponds to the actual delivery. more ...
Strict controls - all tip-offs investigated
We audit all suppliers in depth to assess legal and financial aspects as well as the suppliers’ business ethics before allowing them to deliver timber to the HS Timber Group. more ...
Exclusion of suppliers that do not comply with the Code of Conduct or the HS Timber Group’s purchasing policy
We have very high standards for selecting and collaborating with suppliers. In particular, they must commit to following our Supplier Code of Conduct. more ...
Continuous improvement – regular inspections by external experts
The HS Timber Group is keen to maintain its high standards for supply chain security in the long term. Assisted by external experts who examine and evaluate the systems, we ensure that we have the latest measures and systems in place at all times. more ...
EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) audits
Since the EUTR entered into force in 2013, the HS Timber Group’s Due Diligence system has been audited by the competent authorities a total of 23 times. more ...
Compliance programme and regular anti-corruption courses
The HS Timber Group’s Code of Conduct for employees constitutes the basis for ethical behaviour in our company’s business environment. more ...
Open doors policy for NGOs
In line with its commitment to transparent communication, the HS Timber Group has implemented an open door policy for non-government organisations (NGOs). more ...
Intensive, active dialogue with stakeholders
We engage in regular dialogue with environmental protection organisations and other stakeholders and take criticism and suggestions seriously. more ...
Expanded compliance team
The HS Timber Group has significantly expanded its Compliance and Supply Chain Control departments. more ...
Sustainability process and environmental management
In 2017, the HS Timber Group implemented an internal sustainability process to anchor the principles of sustainable development extensively within the Group. more ...
Promotion of sustainable forest management
To promote sustainable forest management, the company integrates awareness-raising and information measures for Romanian timber harvesting companies into its on-site audit system. more ...
Occupational health and safety
The HS Timber Group has developed comprehensive guidelines on occupational health and safety. Our stated goal is to have no accidents in the factory. Employees receive regular training so that this goal can be achieved in a sustainable manner.
Forward-looking project: protection of Romanian forests via satellite monitoring
In 2018, the HS Timber Group teamed up with GRAS (Global Risk Assessment Services, www.gras-system.org) to develop a methodology for identifying potential tracts of virgin forest in Romania. more ...
Reforestation and CSR commitment
In September 2017, Romania saw the launch of a multi-year afforestation project called Tomorrow’s Forest in conjunction with the Romanian Association of Forest Administrators and supported by academics from the University of Suceava. more ...
The HS Timber Group also funds environmental, social and educational projects in other countries such as Austria and India. Would you like to find out more about our actions?
If you would like more detailed information on our measures, please contact:
Michael Proschek-Hauptmann
Head of Compliance and Sustainability
michael.proschek[at]hs.at