Versowood’s environmental alphabet
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Verifying in every case the origins of the raw materials we use, so that we continue to promote sustainable silviculture practices in all we do.
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Environmental harms are prevented and reduced to the best of our ability. We use natural resources as economically as possible.
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Renewability of forests is ensured by ensuring that we use the raw materials innovatively. The products we manufacture are environmentally sustainable.
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Sustainability is further ensured by compliance with a range of certification systems, which demonstrates that our wood-processing operations are on a firm and environmentally responsible and safe footing. We promote use of waste material, which in addition to reducing the amount of landfill waste is also an economically wise strategy.
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Ongoing self-sufficiency in thermal energy production. The thermal energy we use is produced almost exclusively with biofuel.
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The Versowood Group’s entire business operations are dependent on nature and its raw materials. This being so, it is self-evident that respect and care for the environment is extremely important to us, and is absolutely essential to the continued prosperity of our company. Actions that benefit the environment and efforts to develop new ways of promoting environmental sustainability are an integral part of our activities.
All our log sales operations are carried out with sustainability in mind, and all of the sawn timber we produce and process is of the highest quality.
Versowood’s Code of Conduct
Versowood's Code of Conduct defines the right way to act at Versowood. The 11 principles of the Code of Conduct cover themes related to compliance with legislation and responsible business, respect for people and human rights, and cooperation with our stakeholders. We require compliance with the Code of Conduct not only from our own personnel, but also from our suppliers and other important partners.
The principles and the right way to act in each situation are described in more detail in the Versowood Group Code of Conduct:
1. We are committed to doing the right thing
We comply with relevant legislation in our operations and are committed to the UN Sustainable Development Principles.
2. We respect people and human rights
We respect the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the ILO Fundamental Rights at Work in our operations. We support the safety, health and well-being of our personnel, and ensure fair working conditions.
3. We take care of the environmental impact of our operations and product safety
We strive to minimize the harmful environmental impacts of our operations throughout our value chain, and to continuously improve our environmental performance.
4. Zero tolerance for corruption and bribery
We do not accept corruption and bribery in any form in our operations.
5. We know our partners
We carefully select our partners and require them to comply with the relevant legislation. We do not accept money laundering in our own operations or those of our partners.
6. Compliance with competition law
We comply with competition laws in our operations. We do not share sensitive information with our competitors, and we avoid unnecessary contacts with our competitors.
7. Compliance with sanctions regulations
We take into account up-to-date sanctions regulations in all our international operations.
8. Protect Versowood Oy's property and information
We handle Versowood's property and information carefully. We do not use Versowood's property for our own benefit, and personal interests must not influence our business decisions.
9. Respect for data protection and information security
We ensure data protection both through technological means and, for example, by instructing and training personnel. When processing personal data, we comply with applicable data protection laws.
10. Sustainable procurement
We require our suppliers to comply with the applicable legislation and the principles of this code of conduct. We reserve the right to monitor, for example, by conducting audits, whether our suppliers comply with the requirements set for them.
11. Compliance with laws and regulations is everyone's responsibility
We encourage you to report any irregularities or suspected abuse. You can report it, for example, through Versowood's anonymous reporting channel.
Better log sales and new products
We continue to actively seek new operating models, new customer groups, and developing new products. We always try to do our best, and to continuously develop our business operations. We understand very well that our customers expect quality above all else – our products must continue to be first-class, and our customer service must continue to be attentive and efficient.
Employees are the lifeblood of a company
Without the people to do the work, and do it well, there is nothing. Ensuring the daily safety and wellbeing of all our employees and offering them attractive and motivating career opportunities is the key to our continued success. A company must learn from the people who make it what it is.
