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TimberWest publishes sustainability progress report
May 30, 2018 - Today, TimberWest released its 2017 Sustainability Progress Report setting out results for the past year, together with commitments and areas of focus for 2018.
The report focuses on progress in key areas of sustainability including safety, environment, First Nations, and local communities.
“We are on a journey to constantly improve what we do, and how we do it," said Jeff Zweig, president and chief executive officer of TimberWest. "We set key improvement targets every year, and measure our progress against these goals.”
“TimberWest has been part of the fabric of Vancouver Island for over 100 years," Zweig continued. "We strive to be highly responsible stewards of the land and do the right thing by First Nations, the communities, and the thousands of people who work for TimberWest directly and indirectly.”
Among TimberWest’s accomplishments in 2017, the company stated it is particularly proud of the following:
- 39% decrease in medical incident rate year-over-year
- Achieving certification under Progressive Aboriginal Relations (the first Forest company in BC)
- Planting 6.2 million seedlings across the land base
- Donating of $1.4 million to environmental initiatives and local communities across Vancouver Island
- Committing up to $10 million over 5 years for forestry-related Research & Development through Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster

To learn more about TimberWest’s achievements and future initiatives visit the infographic 2017 Sustainability Progress Report here.
May 30, 2018 By TimberWest

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