By sourcing wood from sustainably managed forests, CHEP eliminates the risk of contributing to deforestation. Our responsibility to our stakeholders is reinforced through our Zero Deforestation goal, which aims to achieve 100% certified source and aspires for 100% chain of custody certification for all wood supply for pallets by 2020.

In FY16, Brambles purchased 2.7 million cubic metres of wood for use in CHEP pooled pallets, up 18% from FY15. In FY16, the volume of wood from certified sources continued a positive trend, increasing to 97.3%. The remaining 2.7% has undergone CHEP’s due diligence process, ensuring 100% of purchased wood complies with CHEP’s due diligence policy.4 Wood carrying full chain of custody certification increased from 43% in FY15 to 48% in FY16.