Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility

Purchasing Policy
Timber is a beautiful, natural and renewable resource.

Glenmere Timber Company Limited is committed to sourcing their timber and timber products from legal and well-managed forests. We unreservedly condemn illegal logging practises and commit ourselves to working with suppliers and other stakeholders towards their complete elimination.

We recognize that the independent certification of forests and the process chain is the most useful tool in providing assurances that the timber we deal with comes from legal and well-managed forests.

At present we hold certificates for FSC Timber and Responsible Purchasing and are stockists of PEFC Timber and several other certificated Timber schemes.

Recycling and Energy Efficiency Policy
Glenmere Timber Company Limited is committed to a policy to reduce the consumption of all materials and packaging wherever possible. Furthermore the Company is committed to the recycling of packaging materials and timber and office waste when it is reasonable to do so.

When considering new investments, the company strive to purchase the most energy efficient solutions when practical to utilise.

Equal Opportunities Policy
Glenmere Timber Company Limited is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer. The Company will not tolerate harassment or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.

Glenmere Timber aim to give everyone an equal chance to develop and fulfil their potential and value the contribution each person can make to our organisation.

Equality and Diversity Policy
Glenmere Timber Company Limited is committed to racial equality. The company will not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender or religion.

Glenmere Timber Company Limited will not tolerate racially abusive language or behaviour by any member of staff or visitor to their premises.