Examples of Existing Responsible Purchasing Policies

The following are some examples of governments and businesses policies on responsible purchasing.

I. Government Policies

• Denmark - Timber Procurement Guidelines (February 2006)
• Japan's Green Purchasing Policy - Tackling Illegal Logging (March 2007)
• UK Government Timber Procurement Policy (November 2006)
• See other International Policies.

II. Company Policies

• B & Q Timber Policy and Buying Standards (August 2006)
• BlueLinx Forest Resources Policy
• Home Depot Wood Purchasing Policy
• IKEA's Position on Forestry (November 2006)
• Lowe's Forest Products Purchasing Policy

Paper Procurement Policies

• Office Depot Environmental Paper Procurement Policy
• Oji Paper Purchasing Policy
• Staples Environmental Paper Procurement Policy