Crompton Joinery are members of the British Woodworking Federation, and we also operate a Chain of Custody Certification, similar to ISO 9001. 

Chain of Custody (COC) Certification is a process of ensuring that a forest product has come from a responsible, legal source. It is a link from the initial logging stage, through the supply chain, potentially ending with the joinery company. Even if you used certified timber, you can only claim to be passing on a Chain of Custody product if you are a certified link in the chain, like Crompton Joinery. If you are not, then you break the link.

We also endorse the The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an international network design to promote responsible management of the world’s forests, and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), a framework for the recognition of forest certification schemes meeting internationally recognised requirements for sustainable forest management.

In the UK, COC certification is becoming an industry standard for companies buying and selling timber, panel and paper products to demonstrate that they source their products responsibly. Over 50% of timber brought into the UK is now legal and responsible sourced, with nearly 600 companies having achieved Chain of Custody Certification. The demand for certified timber is increasing as more and more private development, central and local government projects insist on it.

Crompton Joinery have completed the Chain of Custody Certification, and are therefore seen to be environmentally focused and proven to run an environmentally responsible business, allowing our customers to make an informed choice.