Sustainability and Traceability Policies

Setakel Limited is committed to sustainable forest management and working towards the industry standards in the marketing of timber products “chain of custody” certification through the FSC.

Setakel Limited will:

a) conduct all operations in accordance with legislative and other requirements and demonstrate due diligence in preventing environmental harm.

b) achieve sound and balanced environmental outcomes transparently and cost efficiently by:

- inputting to the development of policies and standards

- meeting all sustainable forest management requirements covering environmental, economic and social aspects as prescribed in the FSC

- subjecting compliance to regular independent review

- assessing its activities in the context of long term sustainability and the need to deliver the best balance between the various economic, social and environmental aspects of its management activities.

c) allocate sufficient resources to sustain the production systems over time, based on sound scientific principles, applied research and community standards.

d) strive continually to improve its conduct of operations to enhance production and prevent loss, waste and pollution.

e) ensure operations are carried out with competent staff and contractors.

f) consult with, and consider the views of, stakeholders and involved or interested parties, and openly communicate environmental management activities and outcomes both internally and externally.

g) gain public recognition as a socially and environmentally responsible commercial forest plantation manager or grower.

h) act as a good corporate citizen to make a positive contribution to national sustainability issues.

i) assess performance against baseline environmental performance data. 

j) regularly review its management procedures to maintain a contemporary approach to sustainable forest management

Environmental, social and economic integrity is an integral part of Setakel Limited’s business model. Wood is our most important raw material and the future success of our business heavily relies on the continuous availability of wood.  

For traceability purposes, we procure all of our wood directly from private plantation owners and Government plantations in Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Nigeria and Tanzania. Therefore 100% of our products can be traced back to the source. We have our own staff working on the concessions and there are regular inspection visits to the plantations.