An ALLIANCE culture to safeguard Africa's forests

THE VALUE OF THE ALLIANCE:
A FOREST OF SOLUTIONS
Solution 1 ....... p. 41
“SUSTAINABLE HARDWOOD,
MADE IN AFRICA” helps to create
a united Green Deal not only
with forests and the climate, but
also with 16,000 inhabitants
of a remote region and urban
residents all over the world who
want certified, bio-sourced and
healthy materials.
Solution 2 ...... p. 45
"SUSTAINABLE HARDWOOD,
MADE IN AFRICA" gives value to
the forest while creating wealth
at the local and sub-regional
level and contributing to the
public treasury, in accordance
with the INTERHOLCO Code
of Conduct, the laws of the
Republic of the Congo and
international standards.
Solution 3 ...... p. 46
"SUSTAINABLE HARDWOOD,
MADE IN AFRICA" is a forest
of solutions stemming from
an ALLIANCE culture, where
commitment is transformed
into industry excellence.
Solution 5 ....... p. 52
A high-quality basic
infrastructure ensures
unimpeded access to health
care. People from all social
backgrounds are welcome
at the company's medical
centre. Company protocol
allows vulnerable groups to use
medical services free of charge.
Solution 6 ....... p. 55
Culturally sensitive education
for more than 100 indigenous
children and high-quality
vocational training empowers
local people to choose their life
paths.
Solution 7 ...... p. 58
Solution 8 ....... p. 61
An integrated HSE management
system is in place to ensure
that more than 1,000 workers
are kept safe in line with
international standards.
Subcontractors working on the
site are also instructed through
training courses provided in
local languages as to what
measures must be taken.
Solution 9 ...... p. 65
Indigenous communities have
the means to preserve their
culture, natural resources
and lifestyles thanks to the
creation of a mechanism to
achieve FPIC (free and prior
informed consent), which aims
to incorporate all the inhabitants
of local villages in decisionmaking.
Solution 10 .... p. 72
Natural ecosystems measuring
three times the surface area
of Belgium are protected. The
natural capital of the forest
remains intact.
Solution 4 ...... p. 48
More than 1,000 fair trade job
opportunities provide 10,000
people with the means to build
their future with dignity in one
of the most remote regions of
the Republic of the Congo.
Drinking water is available to all
free of charge in the village of
Ngombé; the water and soil can
be used safely by local residents
thanks to carefully monitored
wastewater treatment.
Solution 11 ... p. 80
The forest is protected not only
in protection zones or those
with high conservation value,
but also in harvesting areas
where 0.5 to 1 tree per hectare
is harvested on the equivalent
of 2 football fields, once every
30 years.
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