PEFC ANNUAL

REPORT 2019 PEFC/16-01-01

 01 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
CONTENTS

Ross Bradshaw reflects on PEFC ‘s progress over the

past year

02 MARKET OUTREACH
Snapshot of PEFC’s market outreach activities to promote
awareness of and drive demand for certified products

04 PEFC IN THE MARKETPLACE

PEFC-certified products from a broad range of sectors
are on sale in the UK marketplace

06 PEFC’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Now in our 20th year - how PEFC has grown into a truly
global organisation

08 GOVERNANCE
PEFC UK Board of Directors - contributing expertise from
a broad range of stakeholder sectors

10 ACCOUNTS
PEFC UK financial report for 2017-18

13 PEFC PAUSE FOR THOUGHT -

HEAD ABOVE WATER
PEFC UK sponsored a high-profile exhibit on the Thames
to raise awareness of certified timber

PEFC UK LIMITED BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Programme for the Ross Bradshaw (Chairman)
Endorsement of Forest Steve Cook
Certification Julia Griffin
Sheffield Technology Parks Tom Hallam
Cooper Buildings Simon Hart
Arundel Street David Leslie
Sheffield S1 2NS Elisabeth Piveteau-Boley
John Sanderson
t +44 (0) 114 307 2334
Rob Shaw
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See pages 8-9 for details
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 Ross Bradshaw,
Chairman, PEFC UK
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

I am delighted to introduce PEFC UK’s 14th Annual Report. 2019 is

a very special year for the PEFC family as it marks 20 years since
the organisation was founded.

In the 1990s, before PEFC was created, forest certification
was designed primarily for large-scale forest owners,
managing huge tracts of forest land. These large-scale
forestry operations had broad enough shoulders to take on
the costs of certification. But millions of small, family and
community forest owners did not. As a result, although they
could appreciate the market benefits certification provided,
they were priced out of the certification process and therefore
from the growing market for certified products.
So, back in 1999, organisations representing small-forest
owners from around Europe, came together to create an
international forest certification system that could meet their
needs. This led to the creation of PEFC in June 1999. This
was an important development. 25% of the world’s forests
are family and community-owned, so it’s vital for all of us that
these forests are managed sustainably.
alliance. To find out more about how we’ve grown, see page
14-15.
Here in the UK we recently said farewell to Board member
Anders Olsen. For the past two years, we have benefitted
greatly from Anders’ experience in the global packaging
sector. Sadly, pressures of the day job meant he had to
relinquish his Board role but I would like to thank him for his
invaluable service and wish him well for the future. However,
I am delighted to report that we have found an excellent
replacement. Tom Hallam, joined the PEFC UK Board in
January. Tom, who has 17 years’ experience in the packaging
industry, is currently Business Development Director at
BillerudKorsnas. Tom’s experience of wood-based products,
combined with this knowledge of environmental and social
certification systems, means that he brings an important
skillset to PEFC UK.

The founders of PEFC meet in 1999 As ever, special thanks

to establish a certification scheme
for small and family forest owners.
to the many individuals
and organisations that
enable PEFC to achieve
as much as it does in the
UK. We are particularly
grateful for the ongoing
support of the Finnish
Forest Foundation. Their
investment in our marketing
and communications
activities continues to
support us in our goal of
raising awareness of PEFC
in the UK forest products
market.

I would also like to record

By enabling such small-scale forest owners to participate in
certification, PEFC led a great leap forward for sustainable
forest management. For the past twenty years, we have
strived to ensure our forest certification system continues to
be accessible and relevant to forest owners around the world.
Everyone who has contributed to PEFC’s success can take
pride in how the organisation – which started out with half a
dozen European members – has flourished into a truly global
my appreciation to my fellow Board members for the time they
have generously devoted to our affairs over the past year. We
are fortunate indeed to benefit from the wealth of expertise
and experience they bring to the organisation. Finally, I
would like to thank the PEFC UK team of Alun Watkins,
Tracey Reeve, Sarah Gascoigne and Hilary Khawam for their
enthusiasm, hard work and determination to ensure that PEFC
continues to go from strength to strength in the UK.

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 Market Outreach
Raising awareness of the assurances that PEFC certification brings to forest products remains
a key objective for the PEFC UK team. This is why the Board allocates a quarter of our annual
income to this crucial area of our work. We are delighted that the PEFC brand is increasingly
MARKET OUTREACH

recognised and understood in the UK marketplace, providing added value to hundreds of UK

companies who have invested in certification. The following provides a snapshot of our market
outreach activities over the past twelve months.

Forestry

International Forest Festival

In July, we sponsored a new event in the UK forestry calendar.
TIMBER, held in England’s National Forest was the first international
forest festival. Planting for the National Forest started 25 years ago
when the transformation began of large swathes of the Midland’s
landscape – scarred by years of coal mining – into England’s largest forest to be created for over 1,000 years. The festival provided
visitors with an activity-packed weekend which included music, food and art installations. Sponsorship of this event enabled us to
raise consumer awareness of the PEFC brand and our role in helping to secure a future for the world’s forests.

Field Trip to Windsor

The Crown Estate forest in Windsor Great Park was
the location for our first dedicated field trip for the UK
construction industry. The visit aimed to demonstrate
the link between certified forests and sustainable
construction. Participants were able to learn how the
construction sector can support responsible producers
and ultimately the world’s woodlands and forests,
through their procurement choices.

Those who participated were able to witness timber harvesting and were briefed by Crown Estate’s Chief Forester John Deakin, on the
steps taken to ensure that Swinley Forest – part of the 6,000-hectare Windsor Estate – is sustainably-managed. He explained how
the forest met PEFC’s sustainable forest management criteria on land management, accessibility for recreational users and wildlife,
biodiversity promotion and its long-term tree replanting strategy.

Royal Forestry Society Award 2018

The winner of last year’s Royal Forestry Society (RFS) Excellence in Forestry
Education and Learning Award was the Architectural Association’s Design + Make
Masters Programme at Hooke Park, Dorset. Founded in 1882, the RFS is the UK’s
largest forestry education charity and now has almost 4,000 members.

This award seeks to recognise schools, colleges and universities who increase awareness,
Jez Ralph (centre) receives the award
understanding and skills related to the environmental, social and economic potential of with RFS President Andrew Woods (left)
trees, woodlands and forests, and demonstrate the link between trees and wood products. Alun Watkins from PEFC and architect
and broadcaster Piers Taylor (right)
PEFC UK was proud to sponsor this award for the eighth consecutive year.

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 Timber and Construction

Surface Design Show 2018

In February, we sponsored the Surface Design Show for the third year in succession. A
presence at this show helps raise awareness of PEFC-certified wood products within the
architecture and design communities. We were delighted that Belfast-based architect Micah
Jones agreed to present his County Down Barn project which had previously featured in Channel 4’s
Micah Jones
Grand Designs. PEFC-certified cross-laminated timber (CLT) was the core material used on the project. It
was specified because of its excellent thermal efficiency, airtightness plus superb structural and sustainability credentials.

Designing the Future with Sustainable Timber Campaign

Last year, we participated in a global PEFC marketing campaign – Designing the Future with Sustainable Timber – which aimed
to raise awareness of and demand for PEFC-certified timber in the construction industry. The campaign aimed to leverage
PEFC’s global reach and certified timber supply from 43 countries. It highlighted how PEFC’s national members are investing
in the promotion of certified timber, especially engineered wood products such
as cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam, through activities such as trade
shows, awards sponsorship and stakeholder events.

The centrepiece of the campaign was PEFC’s sponsorship of a new prize –

Best Use of Certified Timber – at the World Architecture Festival (WAF). This
is the only architectural event with a truly global reach. The Festival was held in
November at Amsterdam’s RAI Convention Centre. The winning project, which
used PEFC-certified CLT, was International House in Sydney. At seven storeys,
International House is the world’s tallest all-commercial building constructed
International House, Sydney
solely from engineered timber.
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PEFC IN THE MARKETPLACE

PEFC-certified products continue to be used across a wide range of sectors, not only in the
construction and joinery sectors but the furniture and packaging sectors also continue to expand
the use of PEFC-certified material. The following are a selection of products and organisations
sourcing responsibly and promoting the benefits of using certified material to their customers.

Paper

Fine Décor Wallcoverings

Fine Décor Wallcoverings Ltd is a conscientious, customer-focused, leading wallcovering
manufacturer and distributor. Its technical and production management team are always
reviewing the company’s operations for opportunities to improve in four key areas: quality,
ethics health and safety and sustainability. Becoming PEFC Chain of Custody certifed 15
years ago, was the first step the business took to ensure that their raw materials were
responsibly-sourced. Since 2003, the company has noticed large shifts in the public opinion
with more consumers demanding traceability and recognising the PEFC logo on its products.

“We hear on a daily basis the challenges we face environmentally in our fast-paced consumer
world,” said Steve Mulheron, Commercial Director. “At the heart of the Fine Décor DNA,
it is important to us that the product we market as PEFC-certified under the Fine Décor
and Crown brands, with collections such as Milano and Bergamo, are traceable in terms of
sustainability. It means we can ensure our customer understands that both we and they are
helping contribute the creation of a better world for future generations.”

Packaging

Sustainable Packaging Alternatives to Plastic

The contemporary consumer expects packaging to be responsibly sourced, easy to
recycle and have a minimal impact on the environment. Across the world there are also
increasing concerns about the damage caused to the environment by single-use plastics
– especially on marine life and the potential long-term effects on the food chain.

To reflect this, many manufacturers are now able to supply the ‘food to go’ sector
with PEFC-labelled, recyclable packaging products that provide visual proof of their
sustainable procurement policy and supply chain objectives.

ITSU’s large sushi trays – manufactured by Belfast-based food to go packaging specialist,

Huhtamaki Delta – and made from PEFC-certified paper board – now carry the PEFC label.
Using PEFC’s ‘two trees’ label on pack provides their customers with assurances the company is
committed to responsible sourcing and striving to produce ‘the most innovative, healthy delicious
food from responsible sources.’ ITSU was founded in 1997 by Julian Metcalfe, one of the co-
founders of leading food to go chain Pret a Manger, and sells a range of Asian inspired dishes.

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 Construction

Macallan Distillery
The Macallan Distillery has quickly become an iconic building,
showcasing engineered wood via the most complex timber
roof structure ever built in the UK. The multi-award winning
project was unveiled by international premium brand drinks
company Edrington in 2018.

The Macallan, one of the most famous whisky brands in the

world, wanted a new centre that could reveal the production
processes and welcome visitors while, remaining sensitive
to the beautiful surrounding countryside. Built on the
Easter Elchies estate in Speyside, the flagship £140 million
Macallan Distillery roof consists of five domes which mirror
the surrounding landscape. PEFC-certified main contractor
Robertson delivered the complex architectural design,
working with 25 sub-contractors to bring the distillery and visitor experience to life.

The roof is comprised of 1,750 PEFC-certified glulam timber beams, making up a 3x3m grid that carries 2,500 cassettes that
support a natural meadow green roof. It took almost 12 months of work, using collaborative design and bespoke parametric
modelling software, to define the complex geometry, and realise the fluidity of the structure. The timber elements were
manufactured in Austria by Wiehag using high-precision, computer-controlled technology – one of the few companies in the
world capable of this level of engineering.

Furniture

Southsea Deckchairs
The traditional deckchair is a very British seaside staple. The UK’s leading
maker and supplier of traditional timber-framed deckchairs is Southsea
Deckchairs – started by Director and Founder Stephen Davies, when he
began selling deckchairs along Southsea seafront in 1981.

Manufactured to withstand the elements and tough treatment, the deckchair

timber frames are made with PEFC-certified Merpauh – a sustainable and
durable hardwood that is finished with teak oil. This provides excellent
protection against the elements and helps withstands wear. As well as
extending the deckchair’s working life, the fine finish enhances its natural
appearance. More durable also means more sustainable.

“It is very important that we supply products made from responsibly managed forests. In this day and age, the awareness of
sustainability, in the retail industry especially, has soared and now it is essential as a business to be aware of its impact on
customer preferences. We made the decision to buy PEFC-certified timber in order to reduce the impact on our forests and the
environment. We also wanted to create longer lasting, more durable chairs which needed less frequent replacement. Our chairs
are built to last years if not decades. We’ve been using PEFC-certified timber for six years now and will continue to do so as it
has been successful for us, our customers and most importantly our environment.”

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 National members represent PEFC

PEFC Membership
in
49 countries

Statistics, facts
PEFC’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

309 million hectares

of forests globally

We welcomed the first certified forest area

in Africa, as nearly 600,000 hectares
achieved PEFC certification in Gabon.
15 countries
Argentina saw the biggest percentage
increase in PEFC-certified forest area,
are developing a PEFC
growing almost 1000% from 22,000 to system or preparing to
247,000 hectares. Europe and Asia both
saw increases in their PEFC-certified area,
apply for endorsement
thanks in particular to growth in Russia

750,000 forest
and Sweden, and China and Japan,
respectively.
owners

PEFC-certified forest area per country (as of 31 Dec. 2018)

Canada (SFI) Canada (CSA) Norway
Canada (SFI) Canada (CSA) Norway
7,380,750
98,500,664 hectares 33,533,849 7,380,750
98,500,664 hectares 33,533,849
Finland
Sweden Finland
Sweden 18,037,840
22
nd 18,037,840
nd 15,927,847
15,927,847
1,693,827
1,693,827

Russian
Japan

Russian
Japan

Federation
Federation
20,694,095
20,694,095
Estonia
Estonia ChinaChina
Netherlands 3,240

United
3,240
300,999

United 1,241,612
Belgium 300,999

1,241,612 6,614,566
35,222

6,614,566
11
Luxembourg 35,222

stst Kingdom
Kingdom Latvia
Poland Latvia1,707,039
Netherlands

1,475,365
1,475,365 Denmark Poland
Belgium

Denmark 1,707,039
Luxembourg

Ireland 274,325
7,155,810
274,325 7,155,810
Ireland Malaysia
376,108 Belarus Malaysia
Belarus
376,108 Germany
Germany 4,592,298
4,592,298
USA
USA(SFI)
(SFI) (ATFS)
USA (ATFS) 8,595,160
8,595,160
France
France 7,571,509 CzechCzech
7,571,509
25,973,081
25,973,081 7,380,807
7,380,807 Republic
Republic
8,032,839
8,032,839 1,736,924
1,736,924 Indonesia
Indonesia
Slovakia 1,224,220
Slovakia 1,224,220

SwitzerlandAustria
Switzerland Austria 3,903,695
3,903,695
3rdrd 240,3862,669,187
240,386 2,669,187
Portugal
Portugal ItalyItaly
268,824
Slovenia
286,000

268,824 819,017
Slovenia
286,000

819,017
Spain
2,208,827

New Zealand 469,198

Spain
2,208,827

New Zealand 469,198

Brazil
Brazil Australia
Australia
3,810,105
3,810,105 11,339,703
11,339,703
Gabon
Total:
Uruguay 645,670 Gabon

309,473,277
Chile Uruguay 645,670 596,822
Argentina
247,135

Chile 596,822
Argentina
247,135

1,908,712
1,908,712

hectares
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 More than
20,000 PEFC’s Chain of

PEFC members with

endorsed systems

PEFC members with

systems not endorsed yet

Countries where
Chain of Custody
certificates have been issued

PEFC Chain of Custody United Kingdom

United Kingdom Norway Sweden Finland
certificates per country1,057 1,057 Norway Sweden
73 Finland
195 234
73 195 234
(as of 31 Dec. 2018)
Luxembourg 17

3rd
Luxembourg 17

3rd Netherlands Estonia

Estonia
Belgium Belgium
Netherlands 76
Ireland 38

469 76
Ireland 38

Canada
270 270 469 Latvia
175 Denmark Latvia Japan
Denmark 80 80 Japan
Canada 100 481
100
Lithuania 10 Lithuania 10 China China
481
175 USA
France France Germany Belarus 324
Russian6 Federation 39

Poland 324
CoC certificatesGermany1,695
Poland Belarus
Russian Federation 39

(PEFC CoC) 1,968 104

USA 241 1,968 CoC certificates 183 183
104
1,695
(PEFC CoC)
Sri Lanka 1Ukraine 1

Republic of KoreaRepublic of Korea 4

Ukraine 1

4
241Mexico 9 Dominican Republic 1
Taiwan 6

Czech
Taiwan 6

Czech
Philippines 6

Papua New Guinea 1

Papua New Guinea 1
India 17
India 17

Sri Lanka 1

Colombia 1
Philippines

Vietnam 6

Republic Malaysia
Vietnam 6

Mexico 9 BrazilRepublic 1
Dominican Republic Malaysia
Colombia Peru
1 13 45 187 187 359 359
Peru 13 45
Brazil
Chile Bolivia 1 1st 1st 2nd 2nd
Slovakia Slovakia
65 116
Thailand 15

116
Thailand 15

Chile Bolivia 1 Romania 28 Romania 28

Uruguay 3
Argentina 14

65
Singapore 23

Singapore 23
Uruguay 3

Spain Spain
PortugalPortugal Italy Italy Austria AustriaHungary 21 Hungary 21
Argentina 14

Indonesia 32
Monaco 1

Indonesia 32
Monaco 1

152 152888 888 Bulgaria 6 Bulgaria 6

719 719 454 454
Slovenia 50

Slovenia 50
Switzerland 63

Switzerland 63

Croatia 7

Croatia 7

Australia

11,466*
Australia
Greece 4 Greece 4 Turkey 32 203 203
Total: Bosnia and Herzegovina Cyprus 2 Turkey 32
Bosnia and2Herzegovina 2 Cyprus 2
Chain of Custody certificates Lebanon 2 New Zealand 26New Zealand 26
Morocco 6 Israel 3 Lebanon 2
Morocco 6 1
Tunisia Egypt 3 Israel1 3
Bahrain
*11,466 Chain of Custody certificates. Some of these Tunisia 1 Bahrain 1
include Group Schemes with multiple members. Saudi ArabiaEgypt
2 3
Overall 20,000 companies are certified. South Africa 4 United Arab Emirates 30Saudi Arabia 2
South Africa 4 United Arab Emirates 30
Oman 1
Oman 1 7
 Governance
PEFC UK is a membership association which represents a broad range of stakeholder interests.
Every PEFC-certified company in the UK automatically becomes a member of the organisation
with full voting rights at the Annual General Meeting held in July.

Additionally, PEFC UK also counts organisations

GOVERNANCE

which share our commitment to sustainable forest

management and responsible sourcing amongst as
members. These include the Timber Trade Federation,
the Paper and Board Association, the Confederation of
Paper Industries, the Wood Panel Industries Federation
and the Structural Timber Association. The forestry
sector is represented by CONFOR, the Commonwealth
Forestry and the United Kingdom Woodland Assurance
Standard (UKWAS) as well as the Country Land &
Business Association.

PEFC UK recognises the importance of having its

stakeholders’ views represented on its Governing Board.
We are fortunate enough to benefit from the expertise
of senior figures from a broad range of sectors, including
forestry and those trading in forest products.

Ross Steve Julia

Bradshaw Cook Griffin

Ross Bradshaw has worked in the paper
manufacturing industry for more than thirty
years. He began his career in manufacturing
by training as a paper maker in Aberdeen.
Working in heavy industry while living in a rural
setting, led to an early interest in the effects of
the paper making industry on the environment
and the positive role it plays. He has worked
with a number of industry groups including
the Paper and Board Association and the
Stationers’ Company, the City of London
Livery Company for the Communications and
Content industries, where he is a Liveryman.
He is also a Trustee of the New England
Trust, a West Sussex community woodland
project. Currently, Ross runs his own paper
agency business representing a number
of speciality paper mills from the USA and
Europe. He is PEFC UK’s longest serving
director having joined the Board in 2007.
Steve Cook is the Product Improvement
& Innovation Manager for Willmott
Dixon Construction, one of the largest
privately-owned main contractors in
the UK. He has 28 years of varied
experience in the construction industry
having entered the industry as an
apprentice carpenter. Steve joined the
PEFC Board in 2013 and is our lead
for the construction sector. During his
time chairing the UK Contractors Group
(UKCG) Materials Task Group, he led
the development of organisational policy
to improve the procurement of timber
which was adopted by its members.
He is also chairman of Grown in
Britain, a not for profit, industry-led and
government backed organisation which
aims to create a more sustainable future
for the UK’s woodlands and forests.
Julia Griffin is Kingfisher’s Offer and Sourcing
team’s Group Wood and Paper Specialist.
Kingfisher Plc operates over 1,000 stores
in eleven countries in Asia and Europe. Its
main retail brands are B&Q UK, Castorama,
Brico Dépôt and Screwfix. Julia works
with the Commercial, Quality Assurance
teams and suppliers to monitor timber and
forest products sourced by the business
to ensure they meet the requirements of
Kingfisher’s Wood and Paper Policy. She is
also responsible for reporting performance
to the Kingfisher Board Network, B&Q
Board and BM TRADA for Chain of Custody.
Julia has been the timber expert in B&Q’s
Social Responsibility team for almost 14
years and has first-hand experience of the
practicalities and challenges associated with
implementing and adhering to a responsible
timber sourcing policy.

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 Tom
Hallam
Tom Hallam is Director,
Business Development (Bags)
for BillerudKorsnäs, a company
which aims to provide sustainable
packaging solutions to replace
unnecessary plastics. He took up
his current position in 2016, after
roles at DS Smith, UPM Kymmene
and Reckitt Benckiser. With thirteen
years in the paper and packaging
industries, Tom’s experience
encompasses both market and
consumer insight, and environment
and innovation. In his present role, he
works closely with brand owners and
retailers on packaging innovations
which “challenge conventional
packaging for a sustainable future”.
Elisabeth
Piveteau-
Boley
Elisabeth Piveteau-Boley is
UK & Ireland Sales Director at
PiveteauBois, one of France’s
leading softwood sawmillers and
manufacturers of timber solutions
for the construction, landscaping and
energy sectors. Elisabeth comes to
the family company with 20 years’
experience in sales and business
development in the intellectual
property and scientific information
markets, having worked at industry
leaders Thomson Reuters, Lexis
Nexis and Macmillan. Her mission
is to develop and grow a customer
base for its value-added products
in the UK and Ireland while raising
awareness of France, alongside
Austria, as Europe’s joint 4th biggest
softwood producer.
Simon
Hart
Simon Hart FICFor, FRICS, joined Egger
Forestry in 2013 to head up a new
forest management division offering the
full range of forestry services to private
owners in the north of England and
Scotland. Simon brings over 30 years’
experience in the forestry world, mainly
in commercial conifers. His knowledge
includes acquisitions, economic appraisals,
management and valuations. He also
runs Egger’s forest certification scheme
and sits on the UK Woodland Assurance
Standard Steering Group. Prior to joining
Egger, Simon worked for UPM Tilhill,
mainly in forestry investment, but since
2000 he also audited woodlands to the
UKWAS standard. He is a Fellow of both
the Institute of Chartered Foresters and
RICS and is a Registered Valuer.
John
Sanderson
John Sanderson is Head of
Environment, UK & Ireland for UPM-
Kymmene, a global forest products
group with core businesses in
printing and specialty papers, label
materials, wood products and bio
fuels. John has worked exclusively
for UPM since graduating from the
University of Wales almost thirty
years ago with a degree in wood
science and forestry. An increased
focus on business responsibility
from UPM’s stakeholders has led to
an unprecedented increase in need
for transparency, commitment and
performance. John’s current role
provides sustainability support and
steering to UPM’s paper business,
as well as support for to their UK
operations and customers.
Davis
Leslie
David Leslie is joint Managing
Director of James Jones and Sons
Ltd, Scotland’s largest independent
sawmiller and one of the leading
suppliers of British timber in the UK.
He is responsible for the Group’s
roundwood procurement, co-products
and logistics as well as for the
company’s Northern sawmills at
Mosstodloch, Aboyne and Kirriemuir.
In addition to his PEFC role, David is
a board member of Confor, a board
member of SIRT (The Strategic
Integrated Research in Timber), a
member of EGTTS (Expert Group
on Timber Trade Statistics) and the
Institute of Chartered Foresters.
Rob
Shaw
Rob Shaw, FICFor, CMIOSH, a
graduate of Aberdeen University, has
over 30 years’ experience in UK and
International Forestry. He has worked
in certification since 1998, serving
on the UKWAS Steering Group, and
developing certification and delivering
training in countries such as Latvia,
Slovakia, Ireland, China, and Japan.
A qualified FM and COC Auditor,
he is currently Forestry Technical
Manager and H&S Advisor at Soil
Association Certification. He recently
completed an Executive MBA at
Edinburgh University, focussing on
Digital Transformation in Forestry
Certification. In March 2019, he
joined the Technical Committee of
the Sustainable Biomass Programme.
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 Audited accounts for
year ending 31st July 2018
DIRECTORS
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 August 2017 to the date of this report.
ACCOUNTS
Mr R N Bradshaw Mr S Cook
Mrs J Griffin Mr S Hart
Mr R Shaw Mr A Olsson
Mr J A Sanderson Ms E Piveteau-Boley
Mr D S Leslie
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
The directors are responsible for preparing the Report of the
Directors and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial
statements for each financial year. Under that law the
directors have elected to prepare the financial statements
in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards
and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must
not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied
that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that
period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors
are required to:
• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them
consistently;
• make judgements and accounting estimates that are
reasonable and prudent.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate
accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and
enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply
with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.
STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO
AUDITORS
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit
information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies
Act 2006) of which the company’s auditors are unaware, and
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Other changes in directors holding
office are as follows:
Mr T Hallam was appointed as a
director after 31 July 2018 but prior to
the date of this report.
each director has taken all the steps that he or she ought to
have taken as a director in order to make himself or herself
aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that
the company’s auditors are aware of that information.
AUDITORS
The auditors, MMG Archbold CA, will be proposed for re-
appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the
provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
small companies.
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of
PEFC UK Limited – Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of PEFC UK Limited
(the ‘company’) for the year ended 31 July 2018 which
comprise the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Notes to
the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant
accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that
has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and
United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
• give a true and fair view of the state of the company’s
affairs as at 31 July 2018 and of its deficit for the year then
ended;
• have been properly prepared in accordance with United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
• have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of
the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International
Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further
described in the Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the
financial statements section of our report. We are independent
of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements
that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in
the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with
these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we
have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters
in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you
where:
• the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting
in the preparation of the financial statements is not
appropriate; or
• the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements
any identified material uncertainties that may cast
significant doubt about the company’s ability to continue to
adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period
of at least twelve months from the date when the financial
statements are authorised for issue.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the
company and its environment obtained in the course of the
audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the
Report of the Directors.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters
where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if,
in our opinion:
• adequate accounting records have not been kept, or
returns adequate for our audit have not been received from
branches not visited by us; or
• the financial statements are not in agreement with the
accounting records and returns; or
• certain disclosures of directors’ remuneration specified by
law are not made; or
• we have not received all the information and explanations
we require for our audit; or
• the directors were not entitled to prepare the financial
statements in accordance with the small companies regime
and take advantage of the small companies’ exemption
from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in
preparing the Report of the Directors.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors’
Responsibilities, the directors are responsible
for the preparation of the financial statements and for
being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for
such internal control as the directors determine necessary
to enable the preparation of financial statements that are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are
responsible for assessing the company’s ability to continue
as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related
to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate
the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic
alternative but to do so.
Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial
statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and
to issue a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is
not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with
ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when
it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they
could reasonably be expected to influence the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial
statements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of
the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting
Council’s website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.
This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors.
Derek Grant MA (Hons) CA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of MMG Archbold
Statutory Auditor
Chapelshade House
78-84 Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1RQ
16 April 2019
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 Income and Expenditure

PEFC UK income and expenditure account

for the year ended 31st July 2018 2018 2017

£ £
ACCOUNTS

Turnover
411,658 522,115
Administrative expenses 460,459 471,831
(48,801) 50,284
Other operating income 535 –

Operating Surplus 48,266 50,284

Interest receivable and similar income 51 80

(Defecit) / Surplus before taxation (48,215) 50,364

Tax on (defecit) / surplus (9,595) 9,883

(Defecit) / Surplus for the Financial Year (38,620) 40,481

The notes form part of these financial statements

Note regarding income levels

The income levels for the year are lower than those of the prior year due to deferred income from a Certification Body being
miscalculated in the prior year. This resulted in the income levels for the previous financial year being £50,000 higher than
they ought to have been. This income should have been shown in the 2017-18 financial year which would have increased the
turnover to £461,658 and reduced last year’s income to £472,115 as shown on the statement above.

Breakdown of PEFC UK Ltd expenditure

for the year ended 31st July 2018
28% PEFC Council Fees
25% Marketing Communications and
Consultancy Turnover:
32%
6%
Office rent, salaries and IT
Travel, subsistence and sundry
£411,658
expenses for 31/07/2018
3% Meetings including AGM and GA
2% Subscriptions and Sponsorship
4% Other

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 PEFC Pause for Thought -
Head Above Water
PAUSE FOR THOUGHT

As part of the annual London Design Festival 2018, designjunction created a number of thought
provoking outdoor installations on the Riverside Walkway, located in the cultural hub of London’s
South Bank. One stunning landmark was the Head Above Water sculpture by British designer
Steuart Padwick which was made from PEFC-certified cross-laminated timber (CLT).

More than 20 companies worked on the

project which PEFC UK was proud to
sponsor. The structure weighed 10 tonnes,
used 3,000 screws, 48 metres of LEDs
and took 15 weeks from conception to
completion.

Steuart Padwick made the dramatic change

to the London skyline in support of mental
health. With its panoramic views of St Paul’s
Cathedral and the iconic city skyline, Head
Above Water was a 9 metre high sculpture
on Queen’s Stone jetty on London’s South
Bank. At night the Head Above Water was
lit so people could engage with its changing
colours to reflect how they are feeling
through a designated Twitter feed in real time.

The ‘Head’ was deliberately gender, ethnicity

and age neutral and stood as a symbol of ‘hope, bravery,
compassion, positivity and change’, for those who have come
through or are still confronting mental health issues and the
people who support them.
Steuart Padwick first sculpted a head in clay and then
developed the concept into timber. To realise the structure he
worked with structural engineering experts, Ramboll and CLT
providers Stora Enso.
The piece of public art supported the mental health campaign
Time to Change, (run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental
Illness) who used this dynamic platform to engage and
stimulate the discussion to eradicate mental health-related
stigma and discrimination. Steuart Padwick
is known for his warm, witty and sculptural
designs. He is a designer of furniture, lighting
and products for domestic and contract
spaces with the aim of producing pieces
that both fit the needs of people’s lives and
enhance their modern environments.

Head Above water is estimated to have had

more than 28,000 visitors over five days
adding to the hundreds of thousands of daily
visitors to the area. PEFC was delighted to
support such an imaginative project. Head
Above Water highlighted the importance
of recognising mental health issues while
demonstrating the versatility of CLT as a
sustainable construction material.

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Front cover photos: Matt Khawam, Royal Forestry Society, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Tracey Reeve, iStock.
Inside front cover: iStock. 1: Matt Khawam, PEFC International. 2: Andrew Allcock Photography, Royal Forestry Society.
3: Surface Design Show, The Guthrie Project – Tzannes Architects, iStock. 4: Fine Décor. 5: Rogers Stirk Harbour +
Partners, Southsea Deckchairs. 8: Matt Khawam. 13: Getty Images/Stora Enso. Back cover photos: Radovan Uhler/
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