FSC’s commitment to responsible business is rooted in our Purpose. Our Purpose defines who we are and why we exist. Our Shared Values describe how we live our Purpose, and our Global Principles ofBusiness Conduct explain our ethical commitments.
This document outlines the responsible business principles we believe in and the commitments we have made. These are embedded in our policies and inform our decision making.
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We support the principles and standards for responsible business conduct espoused in several international instruments, including:
Governance
FSC abides by local laws in the locations it does business. In some places, our commitments and beliefs may conflict with government policies or certain societal or cultural practices. In these cases, we consider how we can use our spheres of influence to further positive change.
Our responsible business commitments are overseen by the FSC Risk, Regulatory, and Public Policy leader, with support from the Regional and Local Compliance Officer.
FSC offers specific channels for reporting incidents that appear to demonstrate irresponsible business conduct. We firmly prohibit retaliation against those who report in good faith or who otherwise participate in related investigations. Our ethics reporting channels are available to FSC professionals and we also provide a reporting channel for third parties.