Costco Wholesale Corporation

"Beef: Costco remains committed to sourcing Kirkland Signature beef items, including in our meat case, from sources that are deforestation free. Costco does not source Kirkland Signature beef from Brazil."[...]"We are committed to eliminating deforestation in five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains that contribute to deforestation: beef"...There are concerns that beef production contributes to tropical deforestation in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Paraguay. We notified suppliers that our Kirkland Signature™ items containing beef should not come from these regions. This includes beef sold in our fresh meat cases. We conduct surveys with our suppliers to confirm compliance...Our ongoing intent is not to source beef from high-risk deforestation regions until comprehensive traceability and monitoring systems are in place. Costco is a member of the U.S. Roundtable of Sustainable Beef, and the Canadian Roundtable of Sustainable Beef, and engages with the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework. These multi stakeholder organizations facilitate the system-level change that is needed to address many of our environmental concerns."

"Costco does not source Kirkland Signature beef from high deforestation risk countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, or Paraguay. Over 80% of our Kirkland Signature beef is sourced from the U.S. and Canada."

"Beef: Costco remains committed to sourcing Kirkland Signature beef items, including in our meat case, from sources that are deforestation free. Costco does not source Kirkland Signature beef from Brazil."[...]"We are committed to eliminating deforestation in five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains that contribute to deforestation: beef"...There are concerns that beef production contributes to tropical deforestation in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Paraguay. We notified suppliers that our Kirkland Signature™ items containing beef should not come from these regions. This includes beef sold in our fresh meat cases. We conduct surveys with our suppliers to confirm compliance...Our ongoing intent is not to source beef from high-risk deforestation regions until comprehensive traceability and monitoring systems are in place. Costco is a member of the U.S. Roundtable of Sustainable Beef, and the Canadian Roundtable of Sustainable Beef, and engages with the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework. These multi stakeholder organizations facilitate the system-level change that is needed to address many of our environmental concerns."

"Beef: Costco remains committed to sourcing Kirkland Signature beef items, including in our meat case, from sources that are deforestation free. Costco does not source Kirkland Signature beef from Brazil."[...]"We are committed to eliminating deforestation in five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains that contribute to deforestation: beef"...There are concerns that beef production contributes to tropical deforestation in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Paraguay. We notified suppliers that our Kirkland Signature™ items containing beef should not come from these regions. This includes beef sold in our fresh meat cases. We conduct surveys with our suppliers to confirm compliance...Our ongoing intent is not to source beef from high-risk deforestation regions until comprehensive traceability and monitoring systems are in place. Costco is a member of the U.S. Roundtable of Sustainable Beef, and the Canadian Roundtable of Sustainable Beef, and engages with the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework. These multi stakeholder organizations facilitate the system-level change that is needed to address many of our environmental concerns."

"We are committed to eliminating deforestation in five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains that contribute to deforestation: palm oil, wood/pulp/paper, soy, cocoa and beef. [...] Palm OilCostco is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and is committed to ensuring that the palm oil, palm kernel oil, palm kernel expeller oil, and other palm-based derivatives and fractions (“palm oil”) contained in Kirkland Signature™ products are responsibly sourced.Our goal is that all palm oil used in Kirkland Signature products globally is 100% RSPO certified, with a preference for mass balance, segregated or identity preserved. As of 2021, 98.6% of our palm oil is RSPO certified, according to supplier-reported data." [...] " "Accordingly, our goal is for all Kirkland Signature suppliers to source palm oil based upon the following principles by 2021 or sooner: 1. Compliance with RSPO Principles (or equivalent). 2. Protection of High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests. 3. No new development on peatlands and the use of Best Management Practices for existing plantations on peatlands. 4. Commitment to no-burn policies." ; (HCS/Peat commitment) "Accordingly, our goal is for all Kirkland Signature suppliers to source palm oil based upon the following principles by 2021 or sooner: 1. Compliance with RSPO Principles (or equivalent). 2. Protection of High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests. 3. No new development on peatlands and the use of Best Management Practices for existing plantations on peatlands. 4. Commitment to no-burn policies." "

"Accordingly, our goal is for all Kirkland Signature suppliers to source palm oil based upon the following principles by 2021 or sooner: 1. Compliance with RSPO Principles (or equivalent). 2. Protection of High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests. 3. No new development on peatlands and the use of Best Management Practices for existing plantations on peatlands. 4. Commitment to no-burn policies." ; (Applies to all) Applies to own-brand products "Accordingly, our goal is for all Kirkland Signature suppliers to source palm oil based upon the following principles by 2021 or sooner: 1. Compliance with RSPO Principles (or equivalent). 2. Protection of High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests. 3. No new development on peatlands and the use of Best Management Practices for existing plantations on peatlands. 4. Commitment to no-burn policies."

"Our goal is that all palm oil used in Kirkland Signature products globally is 100% RSPO certified, with a preference for mass balance, segregated or identity preserved. As of 2021, 98.6% of our palm oil is RSPO certified, according to supplier-reported data." [...] " "Accordingly, our goal is for all Kirkland Signature suppliers to source palm oil based upon the following principles by 2021 or sooner: 1. Compliance with RSPO Principles (or equivalent). 2. Protection of High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests. 3. No new development on peatlands and the use of Best Management Practices for existing plantations on peatlands. 4. Commitment to no-burn policies." ; (HCS/Peat commitment) "Accordingly, our goal is for all Kirkland Signature suppliers to source palm oil based upon the following principles by 2021 or sooner: 1. Compliance with RSPO Principles (or equivalent). 2. Protection of High Conservation Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests. 3. No new development on peatlands and the use of Best Management Practices for existing plantations on peatlands. 4. Commitment to no-burn policies."

"Five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains top the list of commodities contributing to deforestation: palm oil, wood/pulp/paper, soy, cocoa, and beef. We are committed to eliminating deforestation in these raw materials and products...Wood/Pulp/Paper: Costco Wholesale remains committed to sourcing from certified forests all of its wood, pulp and paper products. All teak sold at Costco is FSC 100% certified. Costco sells other FSC-certified solid wood products, which include cedar wood playsets, gazebos, bee houses, outdoor furniture, and pavilions. Kirkland Signature paper based products are also sourced from certified forests: ● Bath tissue, paper towel, napkin, facial tissue, parchment paper, gift wrap, are certified by FSC, SFI, or PEFC. ● Register tape used in our U.S. and Canadian warehouses and gas stations is FSC certified, and we are working to expand that to all warehouses worldwide. ● The Costco Connection magazine, which includes all of our global editions, Costco Today and Multi Vendor Mailers are certified by FSC, PEFC or SFI. We recently identified Kirkland Signature Photo Paper being sold online that is not currently certified but we are working to address that gap. Costco remains committed to sourcing its fiber from recycled content and certified forest management programs. To reduce our use of virgin fiber, we will maintain a preference for recycled fiber where feasible and where we believe it is a more sustainable alternative to virgin fiber. The final choice of fiber will be determined by quality and food safety requirements, product specification and performance, and legal requirements"[...]"Whenever possible, fiber used for paper-based packaging should come from known sources, should be procured from well-managed forests and should not contribute to deforestation. We want our fiber-based packaging sourced from responsibly managed and certified forests and/or use recycled content and alternative fibers when feasible. Costco currently accepts forest management certifications from three leading organizations: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), with a preference for FSC"

"Five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains top the list of commodities contributing to deforestation: palm oil, wood/pulp/paper, soy, cocoa, and beef. We are committed to eliminating deforestation in these raw materials and products...Wood/Pulp/Paper: Costco Wholesale remains committed to sourcing from certified forests all of its wood, pulp and paper products. All teak sold at Costco is FSC 100% certified. Costco sells other FSC-certified solid wood products, which include cedar wood playsets, gazebos, bee houses, outdoor furniture, and pavilions. Kirkland Signature paper based products are also sourced from certified forests: ● Bath tissue, paper towel, napkin, facial tissue, parchment paper, gift wrap, are certified by FSC, SFI, or PEFC. ● Register tape used in our U.S. and Canadian warehouses and gas stations is FSC certified, and we are working to expand that to all warehouses worldwide. ● The Costco Connection magazine, which includes all of our global editions, Costco Today and Multi Vendor Mailers are certified by FSC, PEFC or SFI. We recently identified Kirkland Signature Photo Paper being sold online that is not currently certified but we are working to address that gap. Costco remains committed to sourcing its fiber from recycled content and certified forest management programs. To reduce our use of virgin fiber, we will maintain a preference for recycled fiber where feasible and where we believe it is a more sustainable alternative to virgin fiber. The final choice of fiber will be determined by quality and food safety requirements, product specification and performance, and legal requirements"[...]"Whenever possible, fiber used for paper-based packaging should come from known sources, should be procured from well-managed forests and should not contribute to deforestation. We want our fiber-based packaging sourced from responsibly managed and certified forests and/or use recycled content and alternative fibers when feasible. Costco currently accepts forest management certifications from three leading organizations: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), with a preference for FSC"

"Five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains top the list of commodities contributing to deforestation: palm oil, wood/pulp/paper, soy, cocoa, and beef. We are committed to eliminating deforestation in these raw materials and products...Wood/Pulp/Paper: Costco Wholesale remains committed to sourcing from certified forests all of its wood, pulp and paper products. All teak sold at Costco is FSC 100% certified. Costco sells other FSC-certified solid wood products, which include cedar wood playsets, gazebos, bee houses, outdoor furniture, and pavilions. Kirkland Signature paper based products are also sourced from certified forests: ● Bath tissue, paper towel, napkin, facial tissue, parchment paper, gift wrap, are certified by FSC, SFI, or PEFC. ● Register tape used in our U.S. and Canadian warehouses and gas stations is FSC certified, and we are working to expand that to all warehouses worldwide. ● The Costco Connection magazine, which includes all of our global editions, Costco Today and Multi Vendor Mailers are certified by FSC, PEFC or SFI. We recently identified Kirkland Signature Photo Paper being sold online that is not currently certified but we are working to address that gap. Costco remains committed to sourcing its fiber from recycled content and certified forest management programs. To reduce our use of virgin fiber, we will maintain a preference for recycled fiber where feasible and where we believe it is a more sustainable alternative to virgin fiber. The final choice of fiber will be determined by quality and food safety requirements, product specification and performance, and legal requirements"[...]"Whenever possible, fiber used for paper-based packaging should come from known sources, should be procured from well-managed forests and should not contribute to deforestation. We want our fiber-based packaging sourced from responsibly managed and certified forests and/or use recycled content and alternative fibers when feasible. Costco currently accepts forest management certifications from three leading organizations: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), with a preference for FSC"

"Five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains top the list of commodities contributing to deforestation: palm oil, wood/pulp/paper, soy, cocoa, and beef. We are committed to eliminating deforestation in these raw materials and products...Wood/Pulp/Paper: Costco Wholesale remains committed to sourcing from certified forests all of its wood, pulp and paper products. All teak sold at Costco is FSC 100% certified. Costco sells other FSC-certified solid wood products, which include cedar wood playsets, gazebos, bee houses, outdoor furniture, and pavilions. Kirkland Signature paper based products are also sourced from certified forests: ● Bath tissue, paper towel, napkin, facial tissue, parchment paper, gift wrap, are certified by FSC, SFI, or PEFC. ● Register tape used in our U.S. and Canadian warehouses and gas stations is FSC certified, and we are working to expand that to all warehouses worldwide. ● The Costco Connection magazine, which includes all of our global editions, Costco Today and Multi Vendor Mailers are certified by FSC, PEFC or SFI. We recently identified Kirkland Signature Photo Paper being sold online that is not currently certified but we are working to address that gap. Costco remains committed to sourcing its fiber from recycled content and certified forest management programs. To reduce our use of virgin fiber, we will maintain a preference for recycled fiber where feasible and where we believe it is a more sustainable alternative to virgin fiber. The final choice of fiber will be determined by quality and food safety requirements, product specification and performance, and legal requirements"[...]"Whenever possible, fiber used for paper-based packaging should come from known sources, should be procured from well-managed forests and should not contribute to deforestation. We want our fiber-based packaging sourced from responsibly managed and certified forests and/or use recycled content and alternative fibers when feasible. Costco currently accepts forest management certifications from three leading organizations: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), with a preference for FSC"

"Soy: Costco will continue to source Kirkland Signature soy-based products, such as Kirkland Signature Soybean Oil & Kirkland Signature Organic Soy Milk from sources that are deforestation free."

"Soy: Costco will continue to source Kirkland Signature soy-based products, such as Kirkland Signature Soybean Oil & Kirkland Signature Organic Soy Milk from sources that are deforestation free."

"Soy: Costco will continue to source Kirkland Signature soy-based products, such as Kirkland Signature Soybean Oil & Kirkland Signature Organic Soy Milk from sources that are deforestation free."

"Soy: Costco will continue to source Kirkland Signature soy-based products, such as Kirkland Signature Soybean Oil & Kirkland Signature Organic Soy Milk from sources that are deforestation free."

"Five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains top the list of commodities contributing to deforestation: palm oil, wood/pulp/paper, soy, cocoa, and beef. We are committed to eliminating deforestation in these raw materials and products. [...] Wood/Pulp/Paper: Costco Wholesale remains committed to sourcing from certified forests all of its wood, pulp and paper products. All teak sold at Costco is FSC 100% certified. Costco sells other FSC-certified solid wood products, which include cedar wood playsets, gazebos, bee houses, outdoor furniture, and pavilions."

"Five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains top the list of commodities contributing to deforestation: palm oil, wood/pulp/paper, soy, cocoa, and beef. We are committed to eliminating deforestation in these raw materials and products. [...] Wood/Pulp/Paper: Costco Wholesale remains committed to sourcing from certified forests all of its wood, pulp and paper products. All teak sold at Costco is FSC 100% certified. Costco sells other FSC-certified solid wood products, which include cedar wood playsets, gazebos, bee houses, outdoor furniture, and pavilions."

"Five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains top the list of commodities contributing to deforestation: palm oil, wood/pulp/paper, soy, cocoa, and beef. We are committed to eliminating deforestation in these raw materials and products. [...] Wood/Pulp/Paper: Costco Wholesale remains committed to sourcing from certified forests all of its wood, pulp and paper products. All teak sold at Costco is FSC 100% certified. Costco sells other FSC-certified solid wood products, which include cedar wood playsets, gazebos, bee houses, outdoor furniture, and pavilions."

"Five key commodities in our Kirkland Signature supply chains top the list of commodities contributing to deforestation: palm oil, wood/pulp/paper, soy, cocoa, and beef. We are committed to eliminating deforestation in these raw materials and products. [...] Wood/Pulp/Paper: Costco Wholesale remains committed to sourcing from certified forests all of its wood, pulp and paper products. All teak sold at Costco is FSC 100% certified. Costco sells other FSC-certified solid wood products, which include cedar wood playsets, gazebos, bee houses, outdoor furniture, and pavilions."