Ethical Sourcing

Where possible, Redrow specifies products and materials that generate the least environmental impact, including timber from managed plantations, aggregates from the closest quarries and non-toxic paints.
Redrow is a member of WWF-UK Forest and Trade Network and our Purchasing Policy of Sustainable Timber Products encompasses and promotes processes and working practices, which support the use of timber only from well-managed and sustainable sources.

As part of our commitment to this partnership, we have identified eight SMART auditable targets and actions for 2005-2006 which will:

Reduce amount of timber from Unknown and Unwanted sources from 3.5% to 3%.
Increase the amount of Known material from 10.8% to 15%
Increase the amount of Legal material from 31.9% to 36%
Increase the amount of Credit Certified material from 30.2% to 34%
Increase the amount of Progressing material from 21.4% to 26%
Maintain existing levels of Recycled material.
Redrow seeks to deal with suppliers and subcontractors able to demonstrate their commitment to the environment through their own codes of practice.
Our internal procedures require an ethical relationship with suppliers and subcontractors, by forbidding the exchange of payments or substantial favours between two parties.