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Ikea Subsidiary FSC Suspension Lifted

March 21, 2014  by in Green, Industry   

“We are pleased to get the suspension of our FSC certificate withdrawn since it is important for us to demonstrate a responsible forest management," said Ikea Group Forestry Manager Anders Hildeman. "Our focus is now to continue our work with good forest management and make sure that the outstanding deviations are closed.”

After the suspension of the FSC certificate in January 2014, Ikea and Swedwood Karelia submitted an appeal to get clarity as to whether the grading of the non-conformances was in line with FSC standards. 

“Thorough controls and follow-ups show the strength of the FSC system and we consider the evaluation of the appeal committee to be in line with the FSC principles. We continue to stand firmly behind the FSC principles," Hildeman said. "We believe it is the most credible forest certification system available as its foundation is to strike a balance between economically viable forest management, safeguarding environmental values and the rights and needs of people who work and live in the forests,” Anders concludes. 

Swedwood Karelia has been FSC certified since 2006 and is annually inspected for compliance with the FSC standards.