Precious Woods – sustainability in practice
Precious Woods is one of the world’s leading companies in the sustainable management of tropical rainforests. Certified by FSC and PEFC, we ensure environmental, social and economic sustainability throughout the entire value chain – from forest management to timber processing and trade.
Precious Woods manages approximately 7% of the world’s FSC-certified tropical forest areas, maintaining its position as a pioneer in responsible timber management. In addition to sustainable forestry, Precious Woods invests in education, occupational safety, and healthcare for employees and local communities. Partnerships with universities further support research and training. Through these efforts, we actively contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly by protecting biodiversity and supporting local communities.
Precious Woods employs selective timber harvesting, extracting only one to three trees per hectare in cycles of 25 to 35 years to ensure forest regeneration. Its certified management practices prevent deforestation and create local jobs. Annual independent audits confirm that these methods do not harm the ecosystem but actively preserve it. By utilizing over 60 tropical tree species for the construction, garden, and furniture industries, Precious Woods also helps to prevent the overexploitation of individual species.
The deforestation of tropical forests accounts for approximately 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable forest management reduces CO₂ emissions from the forestry sector while reinforcing the role of forests as carbon sinks. Additionally, we are actively engaged in the development of CO₂ compensation projects.
Further information can be found in the sustainability report on our website.
Key figures Social 2024 (2023)
Number of employees total (yearly-Ø): 1 027 (1 259)
Women in %: 7.6% (8.2%)
Accidents at work: 88 (143)
Men in %: 92.4% (91.8%)
Fluctuation in %: 5.9% (5.2%)
Key figures Economic 2024 (2023)
Forest area: 1 169 700 (1 169 700)
CO2 Emissions: 11 000 (12 300)