GENERAL CONTROL MEASURES A. For organizations with long/complex supply chains For organizations which have long/complex supply chains, the following measures could be used, either alone, or in combination with other measures, to collect information, as well as to conform the effectiveness of the control measures. The measures in themselves may not mitigate risk, but would provide information on mitigation need as well as effectiveness. Measures Description Follow –up actions Review of publically available information, including media, social media and scientific literature It is expected that practices that have a significant impact on forest resources are reported in the press (in countries with a free press and with a high level of public interest). Slovakia is considered to have a free press and a high level of public awareness in environmental issues. Public information from independent sources regarding their supply areas can be collected and analyzed by the organization. The collected information is reviewed and analyzed using remote (desk based) or evaluation to authenticate the information. Based on review of information and the on- site evaluation, the organization develops a ‘negative list’ of areas / suppliers with unacceptable practices. Suppliers/areas with ‘unacceptable’ practices shall not be used for procurement until measures are established to prove conformance with the applicable requirements of the standard. Complaints / Dispute settlement The organization establishes a complaints/dispute resolution mechanism to receive information from third parties related to the “unacceptable sources” or practices. It is assumed that in Slovakia, there are a number of agencies which are directly or indirectly monitoring forest management practices, including state administrators/authorities, NGOs etc., who would be willing to provide information regarding such practices. Stakeholders consultation A proactive approach to periodically collect information from relevant, affected and interested stakeholders. Information from third parties The organization establishes a permanent mechanism by which it proactively collects information about unacceptable practices from a relevant parties, e.g. a state administration body. On-site verification The organization performs on-site, verifications to verify practices in “risk areas”. The sampling intensity for on-site verification is based on the size and scope of operations and the intensity of the risk. The activities result in exclusion from the supply chain of those suppliers/supplies that are engaged in “unacceptable” practices or which are sourcing from specified risk areas with no effective control measures in place. Evidence provided by suppliers The organization collects and evaluates suppliers’ documentation/information that provides evidence that (a) the material does not originate in the areas with unacceptable practices or that the (b) practices are “acceptable”.
owners/managers that is provided in a) a complaints mechanism to deal with issues related to Roma discrimination and b) public stakeholder consultation carried out at least annually. Control Measure B 1. Documentation of active processes for engaging with Roma community members, especially w.r.t. recruitment, in areas/provinces/districts where there are known cases of discrimination 2. Documentation of processes and steps by which Roma community members were provided equal opportunities for employment, and active processes to reach out to them were made by the organization 3. Evidence that action has been taken when discrimination was noticed or reported 4. Publically available organization written policy against discrimination signed by top management b) Positive/affirmative actions Control Measure C 1. Active engagement with community representatives - could be done by organizations individually or collectively 2. Explore possibility of setting up quotas for employment for Roma community in areas with a) relatively higher percentage of the general population and b) known incidence of discrimination 3. CH showing support for anti-discriminatory initiatives which could include educational projects, specialized training for the Roma community members, etc. Controlled Wood Category 3 – Wood from forests in which High Conservation Values are threatened by management activities Requirements as per FSC-STD-40-005 V3-1 Clause 4.11 - For material originating from areas not covered by an NRA approved according to FSC-PRO-60-002 V3-0, and where there is specified or unspecified risk related to high conservation values (HCVs) 2-6: a) HCV 3 (Ecosystems and habitats): Material shall not originate from areas where HCVs are present, unless specific measures that are designed to protect the HCV inherent in the ecosystem (e.g. logging in areas of rare, threatened, or endangered ecosystems is designed to protect the extent and values of these ecosystems) are in place. b) HCV 4 (Critical ecosystem services): Material shall not originate from identified or mapped watersheds that supply local communities with drinking water, unless best practices of forest management are applied, including water course buffers, equipment restrictions, road building, and protection against contamination. NOTE: The implementation of best practices may be assessed based on the enforcement of codes of best practices and other general regulations.