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Governance<\/h3>\n
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In line with the requirements of the Task Force on Climate Related Disclosures (TCFD) and obligations associated with the Irish Climate Action Plan, Coillte introduced a new sustainability and climate-related governance process in 2021. By early 2023, the Group Sustainability Governance Structure was fully established with the Group Sustainability Committee being the key link between divisional Green Teams, senior management and the Board. Coillte\u2019s Sustainability Governance Structure ensures that the organisation\u2019s financial, ethical, social, and environmental governance is in line with best practice and fully aligns with its overarching corporate governance.<\/p>\n

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A baseline assessment of Coillte\u2019s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the Scope 1 and\u00a02 categories was completed in 2022 and an assessment of Scope 3 commenced in 2023. Key carbon reduction pathways were identified and targets for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions were also agreed. In 2023, Coillte continued to engage in a pilot test of the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance. The GHG Protocol Pilot gave Coillte the opportunity to test the draft guidance and to provide suggestions for improvement of the final version. In 2024, Coillte is planning to submit its carbon reduction targets for verification through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
\nCoillte\u2019s forestry strategic vision aims to sustainably balance and deliver multiple benefits from its forests across four strategic pillars: climate, nature, wood, and people. The associated FESLUP 2023-2050 and SEA demonstrate Coillte\u2019s ongoing commitment to strong climate-related governance and carrying out all business practices in line with sustainability principles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Governance Structure<\/h3>\n
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Coillte\u2019s Sustainability Governance Structure ensures that the organisation\u2019s financial, ethical, social, and environmental governance is in line with best practice and fully aligns with its overarching\u00a0corporate\u00a0 governance.<\/p>\n

In line with the requirements of the Task Force on Climate Related Disclosures (TCFD), and obligations associated with the Irish Climate Action Plan, Coillte introduced the following sustainability and climate-related governance process in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Compliance, Accreditations and Awards<\/h3>\n
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Coillte is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable laws and industry standards accredited in both FSC\u00ae and PEFC™ forest management certifications. It regularly reports its energy usage to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and works closely with SEAI to drive the organisation\u2019s energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions. Coillte is ISO 50001 certified. Coillte Forest also has ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety\u00a0Management System (OHSMS) certification. MEDITE SMARTPLY has been certified through an Integrated Management System for ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 1400 since 2022.<\/p>\n

The Coillte Board has adopted the Climate Action Framework for the\u00a0Commercial Semi State Sector. The Framework consists of five commitments and Coillte is well advanced in progressing with these requirements. Coillte reports to NewERA (advisor to Coillte\u2019s Shareholder Departments) on its progress twice yearly.<\/p>\n

In 2024 Coillte submitted its carbon reduction targets for SBTi verification. However, Coillte\u2019s application cannot be considered until the new Greenhouse Gas Protocol ‘Land Sector and Removals Guidance’ is published in 2025. Coillte\u2019s commitment to ethics, governance and sustainable business practices was recognised at the 2024 Business and Finance ESG Awards when Coillte received the ESG Team Award and qualified as a finalist in the following additional categories:<\/p>\n

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  • Biodiversity Leadership in Business Award<\/li>\n
  • ESG Innovation Award (The Nature Trust)<\/li>\n
  • Social Impact Award<\/li>\n
  • Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Initiative<\/li>\n
  • Governance Best Practice Award<\/li>\n
  • ESG Company Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Business Working Responsibly Mark<\/h3>\n
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    In July 2023, Coillte was awarded the Business Working Responsibly Mark by Business in the Community Ireland. The Mark is a leading standard for sustainability and responsible business in Ireland and is verified following an independent audit by the National Standards Authority of Ireland. It assesses the company\u2019s full management system across the four pillars of economic, social, environmental, and governance.<\/p>\n

    Coillte received the Mark for presenting, among other achievements, a comprehensive set of strategies to support the Government\u2019s 2050 targets on climate action, a strong dedication to stakeholder engagement, commitment to workplace inclusivity, and solid evidence of life cycle management including carbon capture and sustainable use of timber as a durable building product.<\/p>\n

    The achievement of the Mark recognises that Coillte operates in line with best-in-class sustainable and responsible business practices and is an organisation that fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ongoing accountability, and leadership throughout its business.\u00a0The certification is awarded for three years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Sustainable Procurement<\/h3>\n
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    Coillte acknowledges the significance of sustainable procurement practices as a fundamental basis for an organisation to\u00a0operate\u00a0responsibly in an\u00a0ever\u00a0evolving\u00a0world. By incorporating environmental, social, and economic considerations into its procurement decisions, Coillte can generate value not only for the organisation but also for society more broadly.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Coillte\u2019s Sustainable Procurement Policy is embedded within its group procurement policy. A rigorous governance process ensures that the policy is regularly reviewed and updated.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Coillte\u2019s sustainable procurement principles ensure that procurement processes have a positive environmental,\u00a0social\u00a0and economic impact over the lifecycle of purchases and contracts. The following principles have been adopted in the policy:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Environmental:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve improvements in energy efficiency.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Ensure responsible waste management, including waste minimisation, disposal and recycling, and a focus on the circular economy.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Minimise water consumption while maximising water quality.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Protect and enhance biodiversity in Coillte forests.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            • Suppliers to adopt\u00a0appropriate business\u00a0practices and ensure no money laundering, fraud, bribery, corruption, or conflict of interest is taking place in their activities.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Contractors to\u00a0comply with\u00a0International Labour Organisation principles in respect of human rights and conditions of employment.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Coillte to provide a safe, secure, and inclusive working environment for employees and contractors.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • Coillte operations to minimise the use of hazardous materials which may\u00a0represent\u00a0a danger to people involved.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    • Ensure value for money continues to be a focus in all areas of procurement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      • Support small and medium sized enterprises as well as locally based businesses.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • Consider the full lifecycle cost of products and services.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          • Ensure the business pays suppliers on time and\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0contractual terms.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Each Coillte division has developed its own procurement strategy which sets out the process for adopting these principles in the procurement process. This ensures that both Coillte and its suppliers can work together to enhance the physical and social environment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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