Supporting sustainable forest management, timber legality, and responsible sourcing across the global supply chain.
Intertek’s Forestry Solutions help organisations navigate the complexities of sustainable forestry practices, regulatory compliance, and responsible sourcing of timber and wood-based products. Whether you are a forest owner, timber trader, manufacturer, or retailer, our expert services support you in meeting environmental, social, and legal requirements while strengthening trust and transparency across your supply chain.
Our Services
We provide comprehensive timber legality verification services, including risk assessments, supply chain traceability, and due diligence system development, to help you comply with global regulations such as:
- EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
- UK Timber Regulation (UKTR)
- U.S. Lacey Act
- FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade)
Intertek assists clients in achieving and maintaining certification to internationally recognised forest management and chain of custody standards, including:
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®)
- Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC™)
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Through independent third-party ESG audits, we evaluate the environmental and social practices of forest operations and wood product manufacturers, helping companies meet stakeholder expectations and investor requirements.
Our digital supply chain mapping tools and sampling programs enhance visibility and traceability from forest to finished product. Intertek also provides DNA-based wood species identification and origin verification for added transparency.
From calculating the carbon sequestration potential of forest lands to biodiversity impact assessments, Intertek supports companies seeking to understand and mitigate their environmental impact.
With a global network of forestry, sustainability, and regulatory experts, Intertek offers local insight and international reach. Our Total Quality Assurance approach ensures accuracy, integrity, and innovation across every project, helping you:
- Demonstrate compliance and credibility
- Reduce environmental impact
- Achieve sustainability goals
- Build stakeholder trust
Related Services
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Total Sustainability Assurance
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Traceability Assurance
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Certification
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Supply Chain Assurance
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Social Responsibility Solutions
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Supply Chain Due Diligence
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Intertek CarbonClear – Independent Carbon Intensity Certification Program
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Agricultural Testing
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Intertek Global Market Access
ESG Solutions
Our background and industry-leading knowledge of sustainability can help your forestry business thrive in the evolving global marketplace. With our in-depth understanding of global standards and regulations across the industry offers our clients a complete ESG Data and Reporting solution. Our science-based expertise gives you assurance you to pursue your ESG initiatives confidently.
ESG Reporting and Advisory Solutions
The demand for clear and transparent Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information is growing as government regulation increases and stakeholder expectations rise.
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