Timber

Clearing of trees and woodland areas to meet global demand for timber-based products or to make space for farming and food production drives the destruction of natural habitats, loss of biodiversity and reduced carbon capture, all of which have significant economic, environmental and social impacts. As a responsible retailer, we have a role to play in supporting sustainable forestry practices and curbing the worldwide trade in illegal timber. 
 

Sustainable forestry is defined as the management of forests in a way that maintains their biodiversity, productivity and regeneration capacity. It also considers forests’ potential to fulfil ecological, economic and social functions, both now and in the future. We expect all our suppliers to comply with our John Lewis Partnership Timber Sourcing Policy and, where applicable, the UK Timber Regulation (UKTR). However, our ultimate aim is to always exceed legislative requirements in our purchasing practices and source our raw materials in the most sustainable way possible to meet our target that all timber will come from more sustainable or recycled sources by the end of 2025.
 

Policy: John Lewis Partnership Timber Policy
 

Regulation: UK Timber Regulation (UKTR)