Responsibly

Sourced

For the

Planet,

For the Future

At LegalWood, we are committed to the sustainability and legality of the wood and forest products we commercialize.

LegalWood undergoes rigorous external audits to ensure the legality of its products and complies with numerous quality milestones and requirements.

The authenticity, consistency and accuracy of all information and documents are meticulously verified, as well as the official status of all involved companies.

We follow the principles of internationally certified organizations by globally recognized bodies and we continuously review and align our practices and ideas with their standards such as:

FSC® - Forest Stewardship Council

Certification that ensures wood comes from forests managed in an environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable manner.

PEFC - Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

A system that promotes sustainable forest management, ensuring that forest products are sourced from responsible and verified suppliers.

Conscious

Procurement,
Ethical Sourcing

We adopt a conscious procurement model, following a transparent and structured approach to ensure a responsible supply chain.

Our structured process ensures traceability and compliance with regulations such as:

CITES

(The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) – An international agreement that protects endangered species from excessive exploitation in international trade.

LegalWood - Internal Environmental Compliance Program

Due Care Chain of Custody, ensuring compliance with all legal and environmental requirements in our procurement and distribution processes.

EUDR (EU)

The European Union Deforestation Regulation, which establishes strict requirements to ensure that products traded within the EU do not contribute to forest degradation.

EPBC Reform Act (Australia)

Legislation that regulates environmental impact and protects biodiversity against unsustainable practices.

Basic Environmental Law (Japan)

A regulatory framework that establishes environmental guidelines to ensure the sustainability of natural resources.

Environment Act (UK)

A British regulation that imposes strict measures against the importation of illegally sourced forest products.

Lacey Act (USA)

The world's first legislation prohibiting the trade of illegally harvested wood and forest products.

Brazilian Forest Code

Establishes general rules on the protection of native vegetation, including Permanent Preservation Areas (APP), Legal Reserves, and areas of restricted use. It also regulates forest exploitation, the control of the origin of forest products, and the fight against forest fires.

Forest and Wildlife Law (Peru)

Is a regulation aimed at promoting the conservation, protection, restoration, and sustainable use of the country’s forest heritage and wildlife.

Bolivia – Forest Law

Its main objective is to ensure the sustainable use of forest resources, the protection of biodiversity and the environment, while promoting the country’s socioeconomic development.

Technology
and Innovation

for Traceability

We continuously invest in innovative solutions to ensure transparency and traceability in our supply chain.

We use internationally recognized external tools to support the development of our solutions:

IES (Integrated Environmental Solutions)

Certification that ensures wood comes from forests managed in an environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable manner.

GREENORACLE

An advanced auditing and certification system that validates the environmental compliance of products throughout the entire value chain.

We believe that environmental responsibility and ethical wood sourcing are essential for the preservation of our planet and future generations.

Being a member of these organisations reinforces our commitment to transparency, sustainability, and responsibility in the global trade of forest products.