FSC certification: ensuring sustainable forest management, a commitment for Tivoly

FSC certification: ensuring sustainable forest management, a commitment for Tivoly

In a world where deforestation and unsustainable management of forest resources pose serious environmental, economic and social challenges, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification is a beacon of hope. It symbolizes the commitment to responsible forest management. The TIVOLY brand, known for its innovation and commitment to sustainability, aligns with this vision by integrating FSC wood handles into its product range, affirming its commitment to the preservation of the environment.

What is FSC Certification?

FSC is an international non-governmental organization that promotes the responsible management of the world's forests. Its certification ensures that the wood used in the products comes from forests managed in a way that maintains biodiversity, benefits local communities, and supports the economy while respecting the highest environmental standards.
Founded in 1993, following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (also known as the Rio Earth Summit), this certification was born out of the growing recognition that the world's forests need urgent protection from the threats of deforestation, environmental degradation, and unsustainable logging.

Objectives of FSC Certification

FSC certification aims to ensure that forests are managed to meet the social, economic, ecological, cultural and spiritual needs of present and future generations. It is based on three main pillars: 

• Environmental: Maintain and enhance forest health and biodiversity, ensuring that forest management activities have minimal impact on natural ecosystems and ecosystem services. 
• Social: ensuring that forestry operations respect the rights of workers, indigenous communities and local people, providing them with tangible benefits and respecting their traditional land and forest use rights. 
• Economic: to encourage economically viable forest management that can contribute significantly to the local and global economy, without compromising forest integrity for future generations.

To achieve these goals, FSC has established ten principles and 70 criteria that forest managers must follow to obtain and maintain certification. These principles cover a full range of issues, from compliance with laws and international treaties to biodiversity conservation, management of environmental impacts, and contribution to local poverty reduction. A key aspect of these principles is their universal applicability, while allowing for adaptation to local and regional socio-ecological contexts.

Certification Process

The process to obtain FSC certification is rigorous and transparent. It involves an initial assessment by an independent FSC-accredited certification body, which examines whether the applicant's forest management practices meet FSC standards. If compliance is established, certification is granted, paving the way for annual surveillance audits to ensure that standards continue to be met.
The certified company must provide documentary evidence of its forest management practices, including management plans, environmental policies, and evidence of compliance with local laws and the rights of workers and local communities. The certification body's auditors conduct an on-site audit to assess forest operations, interact with stakeholders, and verify that management practices meet FSC standards. This includes assessing the conservation of biodiversity, protecting the rights of indigenous peoples, and the environmental impact of forestry activities.

After the audit, the certification body produces a report detailing the results, including any non-conformities with FSC standards. If non-conformities are identified, the company must develop and implement a corrective action plan to address them. This plan must be approved by the certification body. Once all non-conformities have been corrected and the company fully complies with the FSC standards, the certification body issues the FSC certificate. This certificate is valid for a period of five years, with annual surveillance audits required to maintain its validity.

To ensure that FSC standards are continuously adhered to, surveillance audits are carried out annually. These audits examine forest management practices and verify that improvements and commitments made during initial certification are maintained. The FSC certification process is rigorous and designed to ensure that forests are managed in a way that supports the environment, as well as the rights and well-being of forest workers and local communities. It reflects a company or forest manager's commitment to responsible and sustainable forest management.

TIVOLY and compliance with FSC Certification

TIVOLY, a leading manufacturer of precision tools, is firmly committed to an eco-responsible approach, in particular through compliance with the rigorous criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. This commitment is reflected in the use of FSC wood handles for a wide range of its products. Here's how we embody this commitment on a daily basis and ensure compliance with FSC certification:

• Careful selection of raw materials: TIVOLY attaches paramount importance to the origin of its raw materials, ensuring that the wood used for its tool handles comes from responsibly managed forests. By choosing FSC-certified suppliers, TIVOLY guarantees that each piece of wood meets the high standards of sustainable forest management, including the preservation of biodiversity, the protection of water and soil, as well as respect for the rights of workers and local communities. 

• Traceability and transparency: for TIVOLY, wood traceability is a pillar of its FSC commitment. The company rigorously follows the journey of each batch of wood, from the forest through the transformation process to the workshop. This traceability ensures that all wood products bearing the FSC label at TIVOLY are authentically responsibly sourced. TIVOLY communicates openly about its practices and suppliers, thus strengthening consumer confidence in its environmental commitment. 

1. Contribution to awareness and education: TIVOLY not only meets the criteria for FSC certification, but also plays an active role in raising awareness of sustainable forest management. Through its communication campaigns, packaging, and participation in eco-responsible events, TIVOLY educates its customers on the importance of choosing FSC-certified products, thus contributing to the dissemination of the values of environmental and social responsibility. 

• Audits and continuous improvement: Compliant with the requirements of FSC certification, TIVOLY regularly undergoes external audits carried out by accredited certification bodies. These audits make it possible to verify the adequacy of TIVOLY's practices with FSC standards and to identify areas for improvement. The company is committed to a continuous process of improvement, constantly seeking to optimize its production and resource management methods to minimize its ecological footprint. 

• Commitment beyond Certification: TIVOLY's commitment to FSC certification is part of a global approach to sustainable development. The company integrates environmental and social considerations into all aspects of its business, from product design to end-of-life, including the selection of partners and suppliers. 

In summary, TIVOLY is a perfect example of how a company can not only meet the demanding criteria of FSC certification, but also act as a committed actor in the promotion of sustainable forest management. Through its responsible approach, TIVOLY has established itself as a model for the industry, demonstrating that it is possible to combine industrial excellence and environmental commitment.

Products with the FSC label are known to come from responsibly managed forests. This label provides consumers with the confidence that their purchase supports forestry practices that promote biodiversity conservation, benefit local communities, and support a sustainable economy. There are three types of FSC labels: 100% FSC, FSC Mixed, and FSC Recycled, offering a range of options to meet different consumer needs and preferences. Welding safety requires constant vigilance, adequate training, and strict adherence to best practices and safety standards. By following this guide, you can significantly reduce the risks associated with welding and create a safer work environment for yourself and your colleagues.

FSC certification is widely recognized as one of the most credible and reliable forest certification systems in the world. Its multi-stakeholder approach, which includes stakeholders from the environmental, social, and economic sectors, ensures that all aspects of sustainable forest management are considered. To date, millions of hectares of forests around the world have been certified to FSC standards, a testament to the positive impact and growing recognition of this certification in promoting responsible and sustainable forest management.