Retailers Calendar

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Country
Established
Description
Mexico/Germany
Since 1990- consultation process. 1993 FSC Founding Assembly in Toronto, Canada. 1994 FSC
Secretariat Office was opened in Oaxaca, Mexico. 2003 Re-location of the FSC Secretariat from Oaxaca,
Mexico to the FSC International Center in Bonn, Germany
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international network that promotes sustainable forest
management. The FSC labels products that meet stringent social and environmental standards through
accredited, third party certification bodies. Companies (manufacturers, traders, retailers) can apply for the
“Forest Management” label that guarantees the compliance with responsible forest management practices
and three “Chain of Custody” labels for wood products.
Info
http://www.fsc.org/en/
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
Country
Established 2004
Seat of the association is in Zurich, Switzerland/the secretariat is currently based in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Description
Info
The principal objective of the “Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil” (RSPO) is “to promote the growth and
use of sustainable palm oil through co-operation within the supply chain and open dialogue between its
stakeholders”. The RSPO has members representing major players along the palm oil supply chain: the
oil palm growers, palm oil processors and traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and
investors, environmental/nature conservation NGOs and social/development NGOs. The RSPO is a
platform for pragmatic co-operation to contribute to the expansion of sustainable palm oil and its uses.
http://www.rspo.org/
The Round Table Codes of Conduct
Country Germany
Established 2001
Description
The objective of the Round Table Codes of Conduct is to improve the implementation of labour and social
standards in developing countries through corporate codes of conduct. To achieve this aim, Round Table
participant groups are setting out to develop a common understanding of how voluntary codes of conduct
can be introduced and applied - effectively, transparently and in a spirit of participation. The Round Table
comprises representatives of the private-sector, trade unions, non-governmental organisations and
government.
Info
http://www.coc-runder-tisch.de/
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