To protect the ENVIRONMENT, we will … It is our policy to: • Promote the development and adoption of sound environmental practices and sustainable forestry management • Increase the representation of “environmentally friendly” products in our offerings where such claims can be reasonably substantiated and based, wherever possible, on scientifically credible product life cycle assessment criteria • Meet or exceed the requirements of applicable governmental laws and regulations dealing with environmental protection that pertain to our operations and expect the same from the vendors and manufacturers of the products we sell • Be attentive and responsive to the desires of our customers in our individual markets with respect to the environmental impact of our operations and the products we sell In support of this philosophy and policy we are committed to the following actions: • We will join with forestry groups and the industry to help define and identify environmentally “endangered” forests through scientifically credible means • We will continue to review the tools available to evaluate, assure and promote sustainable forestry practices and utilize those judged to offer the best overall balance and opportunity for success • We will encourage our suppliers to increase the availability of third party independently certified wood products and, as those products become more available and competitive, we will give purchasing preference to them and increase their representation in our product offerings • We will encourage efforts to optimize the utilization of wood fiber resources • We will continue to maintain a clear focus on our customers’ needs and desires and weigh our decisions and actions with respect to potential impacts on them |
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Commitment to Sustainability
