FSC has launched a page dedicated to all announcements, statements and other updates related to the current Ukraine-Russia crisis. Source: Timberbiz
FSC’s leadership is currently discussing the war Russia is leading in the Ukraine. We want to be clear that we are strongly opposed to the war. It is appalling and does not belong in the 21st Century.
FSC says the war situation obliges us to take a stance and to take action and will act in accordance with its mission, and while making the necessary decisions, and so FSC would like to keep you informed about discussions, thoughts and investigations.
FSC will be making an announcement about Russia next week. All updates will be shared on this page (link below).
FSC says its thoughts in these terrible times are with colleagues and their families, and with all those who are working for peace in this situation.
FSC remains deeply concerned about Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine and stands in solidarity with all victims of this violence. With full commitment to FSC’s mission and standards, and after a thorough analysis of the potential impact of withdrawal of FSC certification, the FSC International Board of Directors has agreed to suspend all trading certificates in Russia and Belarus and to block all controlled wood sourcing from the two countries.
This means that wood and forest products from Russia and Belarus cannot be used in FSC products or be sold as FSC certified anywhere in the world as long as the armed violence continues.
FSC will continue to closely monitor the situation and is ready to take additional measures to protect the integrity of its system.
To continue to protect forests in Russia, FSC will allow forest management certificate holders in Russia the option of maintaining their FSC certification of forest management, but no permission to trade or sell FSC-certified timber.
The FSC page is at https://fsc.org/en/fscs-position-on-russias-war-on-ukraine
