Self-Declaration regarding FSC-POL-01-004 (Policy for the Association of Organizations with FSC)
SIA “PM-TM” is associated with the Forest Stewardship Council A.C., Oaxaca, Mexico, or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates (hereinafter: FSC) by being either a member of or having a contractual relationship with FSC.
SIA “PM-TM” explicitly states that it has read and understood the “Policy for the Association of Organizations with FSC” as published under www.fsc.org. This policy stipulates FSC’s position about unacceptable activities by organizations and individuals that already are or would like to be associated with FSC as well as the mechanism for disassociation.
This policy is available upon request to all interested parties.
SIA “PM-TM” explicitly agrees currently and in the future, as long as the relationship with FSC exists, not to be directly or indirectly involved in the following unacceptable activities:
1. Illegal logging or the trade in illegal wood or forest products;
2. Violation of traditional and human rights in forestry operations;
3. Destruction of high conservation values in forestry operations;
4. Significant conversion of forests to plantations or non-forest use;
5. Introduction of genetically modified organisms in forestry operations;
6. Violation of any of the ILO Core Conventions as defined in the ILO
Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work:
• Not use child labor;
• Eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labor;
• Ensure that there is no discrimination in employment and occupation;
• Respect freedom of association and the effective right to collective bargaining labor.