VF commits to supporting forest conservation
28/02/2017
The Forest Derived Materials Policy will also guide VF’s purchasing preferences in relation to forest conservation.
“Deforestation and forest degradation continues to be a global issue affecting climate change and human rights,” said Letitia Webster, vice president of global corporate sustainability at VF. “This policy provides clear guidance across our many purchasing categories and it enables us to play our part in protecting the world’s forests.”
The policy emphasises the use of products made with recycled fibre whenever possible. It also promotes the use of Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper and fibre.
VF also aims to contribute to avoiding the issues associated with deforestation and forest degradation including the loss of ancient and endangered forests, loss of biodiversity and habitat, use of forced labour in making forestry products and loss of indigenous peoples and local community rights.
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