RPP

Building a range that keeps customers moving
by Jennie Ward|15 June 26|Build, Supply
In a timber market that is constantly changing, Eva Timber is focusing on what matters most to wholesalers, importers and merchants: providing the right products, from the right mills, backed by people who understand the trade. Eva Timber began as a focused importer of Baltic fencing and landscaping products, and...
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Darren Mayes appointed as TDUK’s new Sustainability Supply Chain Compliance Manager
by Jennie Ward|09 April 26|Corporate
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has announced the appointment of Darren Mayes as its new Sustainability and Supply Chain Compliance Manager following the departure of Xiao Ma. Darren joins TDUK with a long history in responsible sourcing, having previously worked with NTG, Brooks Bros and 15 years at Havwoods Flooring. He...
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Sourcing Timber Responsibly | New course available on Wood Campus
by Liam Macandrew|24 October 25|Education
To harness the full environmental benefits of timber as a sustainable building material, it is essential that all timber products are responsibly sourced. Knowledge is a crucial element to making this a reality. To enhance confidence and competence around responsible sourcing in the UK, TDUK has launched a new online...
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EUDR
EU Commission proposes to delay EUDR by another year
by Jennie Ward|29 September 25|Supply
The European Commission (EC) has announced it is considering delaying the introduction of the EU Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) by another year, citing concerns that the IT system may not be ready in time to cope with the amount of data it will be asked to handle. This change will still...
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Travis Perkins reinforces its commitment to responsible timber sourcing through RPP Audit
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Build, Supply
Travis Perkins has strengthened its longstanding commitment to responsible sourcing by passing Timber Development UK's (TDUK) Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP) Audit. Since joining TDUK in July 2024, Travis Perkins has successfully completed the rigorous due diligence process, ensuring its imported timber complies with the requirements of the UK Timber Regulations...
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Safeguarding our supply chain
by Liam Macandrew|02 February 24|Sustainability
We are refreshing our Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP) Programme to help members better manage supply chain risks. To ensure that all timber placed on the UK market is only coming from reputable suppliers, and performs as expected, we are beginning a programme of work so that our world leading RPP...
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Soil Association – Introduction to SA and RPP
by TDUK|06 July 23|Supply, Sustainability
Slides of the presentation by (SOIL) on the 28th June at the Building Centre, where they discussed on how to prepare, what to expect, and how to avoid common mistakes when preparing for the RPP audit.
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