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  • Overall approach
    7/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      3/4
      Overall commitment
      Zero deforestation/Deforestation-free commitment or, for timber, pulp & paper companies only, commitment to well implemented harvest and no deforestation of HCV & HCS areas
      3/4
      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: NA
      "Becoming Forest Positive Our approach [...] 100% responsibly sourced wood and paper across our business. No deforestation through the other materials we use."
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      If Other Initiative, specify: UN Race to Zero,

      Which initiatives?: UN Global Compact; WWF Global Forest & Trade Network; The Capitals Coalition; Other initiative
      "We support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and are signatories to the UN Global Compact." "WWF GTFN – We are members of WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network" "As a founding member of Forest Allies, Kingfisher will support the Rainforest Alliance to protect, restore, and enable responsible management of tropical forests. Programmes will engage with local forest communities to build strong local economies, whilst also protecting the natural resources they depend upon." [...] "A founding member of the UN’s Race to Zero Breakthroughs – Retail Campaign"
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Forests are vital to the health of our planet – mitigating climate change, promoting biodiversity and providing livelihoods. We aim to become Forest Positive by 2025 – creating more forests than we use."
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      "By taking action to ensure sustainable management of forests, we will address growing resource scarcity and ensure future supplies of a key raw material for our business."
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: 2-3 times per year

      Which commodities does it apply to?: Palm oil; Soy; Beef; Leather; Timber; Pulp & paper
      "Our Responsible Business Committee (RBC) is a sub-committee of Kingfisher’s Board. It supports the governance of Responsible Business and monitors performance against our priorities, and met three times during 2021. The RBC is chaired by Sophie Gasperment, a non-executive director (NED) of the Board, and includes a further NED, our Group CEO, and other members of the Group Executive. The Board receives regular updates on our performance and sustainability risks and reviews our Responsible Business KPIs each quarter as part of its governance duties. We have a three-year Responsible Business plan for the Group that is reviewed by the Group Executive and the Kingfisher Board of Directors twice a year" Forest Positive commitment is part of the Responsible Business strategy
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
      Executive compensation
      Yes, for all commodities
      0/0
      Does it disclose the percentage of pay at risk?: No
      "To encourage focus on our Responsible Business priorities, in FY 20/21, for the first time, we linked a portion of our colleague bonus programme to our performance against our key Responsible Business priorities, and will continue to do so in FY 21/22"
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
      Reforestation disclosure
      Yes
      0/0
      How many hectares of reforestation or restoration are being or have been conducted or facilitated by the company?: 50 hectares
      "The Maya Biosphere Reserve, Guatemala, is one of the most important areas of tropical forest outside the Amazon. We’re supporting a project to restore degraded parts of the forest by involving local communities and boosting their livelihoods. Seven nurseries have been set up with 150,000 seedling trees that are being planted across 50 hectares."
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      Type of climate target: Net-zero emissions

      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: Yes

      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2040
      "Achieve our approved science-based carbon reduction target (scopes 1, 2 and 3) by 2025. Reach net-zero emissions for our operations (scope 1 and 2) by the end of 2040."
  • Commodity score
    28/90
    • Leather
      21/90
      • Commitment Strength
        13/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          7/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2020

            Do they have a deforestation commitment covering animal feed?: No
            "No deforestation through the other materials we use. Alongside our focus on our wood and paper supply chains, we are also addressing deforestation risks associated with other materials, such as leather (used in products like gloves and workwear boots). We are a member of the Leather Working Group, which promotes sustainable environmental practices." [...] "We sell a number of products containing leather (e.g. workwear gloves and boots) and we require our suppliers to ensure the sourcing of this material does not contribute to deforestation"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "No deforestation through the other materials we use. Alongside our focus on our wood and paper supply chains, we are also addressing deforestation risks associated with other materials, such as leather (used in products like gloves and workwear boots). We are a member of the Leather Working Group, which promotes sustainable environmental practices." [...] "We sell a number of products containing leather (e.g. workwear gloves and boots) and we require our suppliers to ensure the sourcing of this material does not contribute to deforestation"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: No deforestation in leather supply chain
            "No deforestation through the other materials we use. Alongside our focus on our wood and paper supply chains, we are also addressing deforestation risks associated with other materials, such as leather (used in products like gloves and workwear boots). We are a member of the Leather Working Group, which promotes sustainable environmental practices." [...] "We sell a number of products containing leather (e.g. workwear gloves and boots) and we require our suppliers to ensure the sourcing of this material does not contribute to deforestation"
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: current
            "No deforestation through the other materials we use. Alongside our focus on our wood and paper supply chains, we are also addressing deforestation risks associated with other materials, such as leather (used in products like gloves and workwear boots). We are a member of the Leather Working Group, which promotes sustainable environmental practices." [...] "We sell a number of products containing leather (e.g. workwear gloves and boots) and we require our suppliers to ensure the sourcing of this material does not contribute to deforestation"
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2020

            Do they have a traceability commitment which goes back to the birth farm?: No
            "Kingfisher is a member of the Leather Working Group (LWG), which works to improve environmental standards in the leather supply chain and tanning process. This has enabled us to identify the tanneries in our supply chain for own exclusive brand (OEB) products. 15 of the tanneries that supply leather for our products have been audited by the LWG and 13 of those have achieved a Gold or Silver rating."[...]"We are continuing to develop a leather roadmap focusing on: — Sourcing leather from certified tanneries that meet best practice standards for human rights and worker welfare. — Requiring tanneries to undergo regular independent audits."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Kingfisher is a member of the Leather Working Group (LWG), which works to improve environmental standards in the leather supply chain and tanning process. This has enabled us to identify the tanneries in our supply chain for own exclusive brand (OEB) products. 15 of the tanneries that supply leather for our products have been audited by the LWG and 13 of those have achieved a Gold or Silver rating."[...]"We are continuing to develop a leather roadmap focusing on: — Sourcing leather from certified tanneries that meet best practice standards for human rights and worker welfare. — Requiring tanneries to undergo regular independent audits."
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Universal Rights covering UN Guiding Principles (UNGP) — Businesses are required to have a policy, endorsed at the highest level, covering human rights impacts and issues and ensure it is communicated to all appropriate parties, including its own suppliers [...] Freedom of Association [...] Child Labour [...] Discrimination [...] — These policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant ILO Standards. [...] There is no forced, bonded or involuntary labour, including prison labour"
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Discrimination ● There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation"
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "Take swift action to address any concerns raised about human rights including: Fully investigate any alleged breaches of human rights. Promote access to remedy for any victims of human rights abuses connected to our operations." "Where businesses have an adverse impact on the human rights of their stakeholders, they shall address these issues and enable effective remediation."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        4/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audits

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: na
          "Kingfisher's Supply Chain Workplace Standards set out their labour rights commitments and in this they state: "How we monitor compliance with our standards [...] We seek to use monitoring tools that provide us with an independent assessment of supplier performance. We currently use Sedex and Amfori BSCI for suppliers of Goods For Resale (GFR) and EcoVadis for suppliers of Goods and Services Not For Resale (GNFR)."
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
    • Pulp & Paper
      36/90
      • Commitment Strength
        13/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          7/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Paper products; Pulp; Packaging

            When was this commitment set?: 2020

            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC; PEFC

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS

            Type of sustainability commitment: Reduce the volume of virgin wood fibre used in paper and packaging products through usage of recycled content; Reduction of material inputs
            "In line with our Forest Positive aim, we are committed to: ● Ensuring there is no deforestation across our supply chain by 2025, including no humaninduced forest degradation or conversion of natural ecosystems. We use the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) to help define what this means for our business and monitor progress.1 ● Protecting forest landscapes including those in High Conservation Value areas, High Carbon Stock forests, and those which are part of an Intact Forest Landscape."[...]"Kingfisher responsible purchasing criteria for wood and paper: We require that all goods containing wood and/or paper are from one of the following responsible sources: ● Recycled: Verified/certified as recycled or reused (including pre-consumer or postconsumer sources).2 ● Sustainably managed (shown below in order of preference): ○ FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) with FULL Chain of Custody throughout the supply chain.3 Note: This is the only certification scheme we accept for wood and paper harvested from tropical countries (see note below). ○ PEFC™ (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) with FULL Chain of Custody throughout the supply chain.4"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            " All products containing wood and paper must comply with our responsible purchasing criteria and we will not accept products containing wood and paper that have been produced on land which has been subject to deforestation or conversion since 2010."
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: FSC Certification
            "In line with our Forest Positive aim, we are committed to: ● Ensuring there is no deforestation across our supply chain by 2025, including no human induced forest degradation or conversion of natural ecosystems. We use the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) to help define what this means for our business and monitor progress.1"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "Kingfisher responsible purchasing criteria for wood and paper: We require that all goods containing wood and/or paper are from one of the following responsible sources: ● Recycled: Verified/certified as recycled or reused (including pre-consumer or postconsumer sources).2 ● Sustainably managed (shown below in order of preference): ○ FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) with FULL Chain of Custody throughout the supply chain.3 Note: This is the only certification scheme we accept for wood and paper harvested from tropical countries (see note below). ○ PEFC™ (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) with FULL Chain of Custody throughout the supply chain.4"
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2020
            "Wood and Paper policy [...] Full chain of custody is required for all goods for resale and catalogue paper. It is our preference for other goods not for resale and construction goods"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Only applies to their catalogue paper

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: Only applies to their catalogue paper

            If no, what is excluded?: Product line

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: Only applies to their catalogue paper
            "Wood and Paper policy [...] Full chain of custody is required for all goods for resale and catalogue paper. It is our preference for other goods not for resale and construction goods"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Full chain of custody is required for all goods for resale and catalogue paper.
            "Wood and Paper policy [...] Full chain of custody is required for all goods for resale and catalogue paper. It is our preference for other goods not for resale and construction goods"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: current
            "Wood and Paper policy [...] Full chain of custody is required for all goods for resale and catalogue paper. It is our preference for other goods not for resale and construction goods"
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        6/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
          "Universal Rights covering UN Guiding Principles (UNGP) — Businesses are required to have a policy, endorsed at the highest level, covering human rights impacts and issues and ensure it is communicated to all appropriate parties, including its own suppliers [...] Freedom of Association [...] Child Labour [...] Discrimination [...] — These policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant ILO Standards. [...] There is no forced, bonded or involuntary labour, including prison labour"
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Discrimination ● There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation"
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "Take swift action to address any concerns raised about human rights including: Fully investigate any alleged breaches of human rights. Promote access to remedy for any victims of human rights abuses connected to our operations." "Where businesses have an adverse impact on the human rights of their stakeholders, they shall address these issues and enable effective remediation."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "We aim to ensure that the way we operate is consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People and seek to work with our suppliers to ensure they: ● Identify and respect indigenous peoples and local community rights, and ensure Free Prior Informed Consent prior to any activity where those rights are affected."
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        18/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          What methods are used for verification?: FSC

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: FSC

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: FSC

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "We require our suppliers to have due diligence in place to ensure no deforestation in their supply chain. Our approach is in line with due diligence regulations, including the UK Timber Regulation (UKTR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR)"
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2010
          "All products containing wood and paper must comply with our responsible purchasing criteria and we will not accept products containing wood and paper that have been produced on land which has been subject to deforestation or conversion since 2010."
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA

          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Unspecified
          "In higher risk cases (identified through our risk assessment) and where we directly import goods into the UK or the EU (i.e. where we are the Operator as defined under the relevant timber regulation), we also carry out further due diligence. This includes requiring vendors to provide additional data to us by completing the ‘Wood Traceability Sheet’" "We will ... progressively extend our risk assessment and audit programme to incorporate our wider supply chain and address risks associated with raw materials"[...]"Process flow for vendors to complete the ‘Wood Products (WP) Vendor Data’ excel workbook...As you fill in ‘To Be Completed’ worksheet fields column P to S: ● Check products comply with Kingfisher Forest Positive Policy Responsible Purchasing Criteria (see www.kingfisher.com/ForestPositivePolicy). ● N.B. Col ‘R’ will go orange for PEFC™ tropical as this is policy non-compliant. ● Provide forest information where possible, if country of harvest = illegal risk, forest info Col ‘AC’ to ‘AG’ is blank it will go red & require completion unless composite (e.g. MDF, paper). ● Check Chain of Custody (CoC) info you provide is correct (see Forest Positive Responsible Sourcing of Wood and Paper Products: Vendor Guidelines)"
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Policy Vision We support sustainable forest management by procuring all6 wood and paper goods in line with legal requirements and our responsible purchasing criteria (defined below)"
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting partial volumes
          2/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting partial volumes
          1.5/3
          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Homegoods

          Total volume: 22,114 Tonnes

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA
          "Responsibly sourced wood and paper in catalogues [...] 2021/22 - Total catalogue paper purchased 22,114 Tonnes"
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audits
          "Kingfisher's Supply Chain Workplace Standards set out their labour rights commitments and in this they state: "How we monitor compliance with our standards [...] We seek to use monitoring tools that provide us with an independent assessment of supplier performance. We currently use Sedex and Amfori BSCI for suppliers of Goods For Resale (GFR) and EcoVadis for suppliers of Goods and Services Not For Resale (GNFR)."
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA
          "Our Forest Positive Policy requires all suppliers of products containing wood and/or paper to comply with our responsible purchasing criteria. These include core requirements (all products) and additional requirements (for certain types of wood) as set out below. Kingfisher will not accept products that do not comply with these requirements. We require suppliers to submit detailed data to us so we can check compliance (see vendor data section). We inform vendors of our requirements during the tender process and in contracts."
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
    • Timber
      34/90
      • Commitment Strength
        12/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          7/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2020

            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC
            "In line with our Forest Positive aim, we are committed to: ● Ensuring there is no deforestation across our supply chain by 2025, including no humaninduced forest degradation or conversion of natural ecosystems. We use the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) to help define what this means for our business and monitor progress.1 ● Protecting forest landscapes including those in High Conservation Value areas, High Carbon Stock forests, and those which are part of an Intact Forest Landscape."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "In line with our Forest Positive aim, we are committed to: ● Ensuring there is no deforestation across our supply chain by 2025, including no humaninduced forest degradation or conversion of natural ecosystems. We use the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) to help define what this means for our business and monitor progress.1 ● Protecting forest landscapes including those in High Conservation Value areas, High Carbon Stock forests, and those which are part of an Intact Forest Landscape."
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: deforestation free by 2025
            "In line with our Forest Positive aim, we are committed to: ● Ensuring there is no deforestation across our supply chain by 2025, including no humaninduced forest degradation or conversion of natural ecosystems. We use the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) to help define what this means for our business and monitor progress.1 ● Protecting forest landscapes including those in High Conservation Value areas, High Carbon Stock forests, and those which are part of an Intact Forest Landscape."
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2021
            "Across our goods for resale supply chain, we require full chain of custody for FSC® and PEFC™ to ensure controls are in place back to the forest as well as information on the timber species and country of harvest. In higher risk cases (identified through our risk assessment), we also require information on the origin of the timber source including the first importer of the timber6 and forest origin, or where we source composite products/paper, we require the location of the mill. Where we directly import goods into the UK or the EU (i.e. where we are the Operator as defined under the relevant timber regulation), we also require further due diligence as required under the UK and EU Timber Regulations."[...]"● We recognise that there may be greater risk of deforestation when sourcing timber from tropical countries and therefore currently only accept FSC® certification with FULL Chain of Custody for wood and paper harvested from tropical countries"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: 'High Risk locations - Tropical forests' and 'Resale supply chain'

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            If no, what is excluded?: Segment; Location

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA
            "Across our goods for resale supply chain, we require full chain of custody for FSC® and PEFC™ to ensure controls are in place back to the forest as well as information on the timber species and country of harvest. In higher risk cases (identified through our risk assessment), we also require information on the origin of the timber source including the first importer of the timber6 and forest origin, or where we source composite products/paper, we require the location of the mill. Where we directly import goods into the UK or the EU (i.e. where we are the Operator as defined under the relevant timber regulation), we also require further due diligence as required under the UK and EU Timber Regulations."[...]"● We recognise that there may be greater risk of deforestation when sourcing timber from tropical countries and therefore currently only accept FSC® certification with FULL Chain of Custody for wood and paper harvested from tropical countries"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: FSC Certification
            "Across our goods for resale supply chain, we require full chain of custody for FSC® and PEFC™ to ensure controls are in place back to the forest as well as information on the timber species and country of harvest. In higher risk cases (identified through our risk assessment), we also require information on the origin of the timber source including the first importer of the timber6 and forest origin, or where we source composite products/paper, we require the location of the mill. Where we directly import goods into the UK or the EU (i.e. where we are the Operator as defined under the relevant timber regulation), we also require further due diligence as required under the UK and EU Timber Regulations."[...]"● We recognise that there may be greater risk of deforestation when sourcing timber from tropical countries and therefore currently only accept FSC® certification with FULL Chain of Custody for wood and paper harvested from tropical countries"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "Across our goods for resale supply chain, we require full chain of custody for FSC® and PEFC™ to ensure controls are in place back to the forest as well as information on the timber species and country of harvest. In higher risk cases (identified through our risk assessment), we also require information on the origin of the timber source including the first importer of the timber6 and forest origin, or where we source composite products/paper, we require the location of the mill. Where we directly import goods into the UK or the EU (i.e. where we are the Operator as defined under the relevant timber regulation), we also require further due diligence as required under the UK and EU Timber Regulations."[...]"● We recognise that there may be greater risk of deforestation when sourcing timber from tropical countries and therefore currently only accept FSC® certification with FULL Chain of Custody for wood and paper harvested from tropical countries"
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        6/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Universal Rights covering UN Guiding Principles (UNGP) — Businesses are required to have a policy, endorsed at the highest level, covering human rights impacts and issues and ensure it is communicated to all appropriate parties, including its own suppliers [...] Freedom of Association [...] Child Labour [...] Discrimination [...] — These policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant ILO Standards. [...] There is no forced, bonded or involuntary labour, including prison labour"
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
          If other, specify: Inclusion in supply chain
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Discrimination ● There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation"
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "Take swift action to address any concerns raised about human rights including: Fully investigate any alleged breaches of human rights. Promote access to remedy for any victims of human rights abuses connected to our operations." "Where businesses have an adverse impact on the human rights of their stakeholders, they shall address these issues and enable effective remediation."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "We aim to ensure that the way we operate is consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People and seek to work with our suppliers to ensure they: ● Identify and respect indigenous peoples and local community rights, and ensure Free Prior Informed Consent prior to any activity where those rights are affected."
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        16/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "We require our suppliers to have due diligence in place to ensure no deforestation in their supply chain. Our approach is in line with due diligence regulations, including the UK Timber Regulation (UKTR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR)"
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2010
          "All products containing wood and paper must comply with our responsible purchasing criteria and we will not accept products containing wood and paper that have been produced on land which has been subject to deforestation or conversion since 2010."
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA

          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Unspecified
          "In higher risk cases (identified through our risk assessment) and where we directly import goods into the UK or the EU (i.e. where we are the Operator as defined under the relevant timber regulation), we also carry out further due diligence. This includes requiring vendors to provide additional data to us by completing the ‘Wood Traceability Sheet’" "We will ... progressively extend our risk assessment and audit programme to incorporate our wider supply chain and address risks associated with raw materials"[...]"Process flow for vendors to complete the ‘Wood Products (WP) Vendor Data’ excel workbook...As you fill in ‘To Be Completed’ worksheet fields column P to S: ● Check products comply with Kingfisher Forest Positive Policy Responsible Purchasing Criteria (see www.kingfisher.com/ForestPositivePolicy). ● N.B. Col ‘R’ will go orange for PEFC™ tropical as this is policy non-compliant. ● Provide forest information where possible, if country of harvest = illegal risk, forest info Col ‘AC’ to ‘AG’ is blank it will go red & require completion unless composite (e.g. MDF, paper). ● Check Chain of Custody (CoC) info you provide is correct (see Forest Positive Responsible Sourcing of Wood and Paper Products: Vendor Guidelines)"
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Policy Vision We support sustainable forest management by procuring all6 wood and paper goods in line with legal requirements and our responsible purchasing criteria (defined below)"
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audits

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA
          "Kingfisher's Supply Chain Workplace Standards set out their labour rights commitments and in this they state: "How we monitor compliance with our standards [...] We seek to use monitoring tools that provide us with an independent assessment of supplier performance. We currently use Sedex and Amfori BSCI for suppliers of Goods For Resale (GFR) and EcoVadis for suppliers of Goods and Services Not For Resale (GNFR)."
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Unspecified
          "Our Forest Positive Policy requires all suppliers of products containing wood and/or paper to comply with our responsible purchasing criteria. These include core requirements (all products) and additional requirements (for certain types of wood) as set out below. Kingfisher will not accept products that do not comply with these requirements. We require suppliers to submit detailed data to us so we can check compliance (see vendor data section). We inform vendors of our requirements during the tender process and in contracts."
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Palm oil *
      12/90
      • Commitment Strength
        6/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          6/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO

            When was this commitment set?: 2021
            "No deforestation through other materials we use [...] in addition to responsible sourcing of timber, we seek to ensure that we do not contribute to deforestation through other materials we use that have an impact on forests. We sell candles which may contain palm oil. To mitigate the risk, we require any palm oil used in candles to be Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: Candles

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            If no, what is excluded?: Product line

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA
            "No deforestation through other materials we use [...] in addition to responsible sourcing of timber, we seek to ensure that we do not contribute to deforestation through other materials we use that have an impact on forests. We sell candles which may contain palm oil. To mitigate the risk, we require any palm oil used in candles to be Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "No deforestation through other materials we use [...] in addition to responsible sourcing of timber, we seek to ensure that we do not contribute to deforestation through other materials we use that have an impact on forests. We sell candles which may contain palm oil. To mitigate the risk, we require any palm oil used in candles to be Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "No deforestation through other materials we use [...] in addition to responsible sourcing of timber, we seek to ensure that we do not contribute to deforestation through other materials we use that have an impact on forests. We sell candles which may contain palm oil. To mitigate the risk, we require any palm oil used in candles to be Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified"
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        4/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
          "Universal Rights covering UN Guiding Principles (UNGP) — Businesses are required to have a policy, endorsed at the highest level, covering human rights impacts and issues and ensure it is communicated to all appropriate parties, including its own suppliers [...] Freedom of Association [...] Child Labour [...] Discrimination [...] — These policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant ILO Standards. [...] There is no forced, bonded or involuntary labour, including prison labour"
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "Discrimination ● There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation"
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Social harm
          "Take swift action to address any concerns raised about human rights including: Fully investigate any alleged breaches of human rights. Promote access to remedy for any victims of human rights abuses connected to our operations." "Where businesses have an adverse impact on the human rights of their stakeholders, they shall address these issues and enable effective remediation."
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        3/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          No reporting
          0/3
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and Audits

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA
          Kingfisher's Supply Chain Workplace Standards set out their labour rights commitments and in this they state: "How we monitor compliance with our standards [...] We seek to use monitoring tools that provide us with an independent assessment of supplier performance. We currently use Sedex and Amfori BSCI for suppliers of Goods For Resale (GFR) and EcoVadis for suppliers of Goods and Services Not For Resale (GNFR)."
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
  • * commodity scores for which a company is not a powerbroker are given half the weighting of other commodities in total scores

  • Commitment strength
    12/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    11/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    5/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Kingfisher is a European home improvement company that operates chains of retail stores including B&Q, Castorama and Screwfix. Through its various subsidiaries, Kingfisher trades in a large number of timber products, ranging from garden sheds, to furniture and DIY supplies. It is also exposed to leather in some of its products. Kingfisher Plc is selected as a powerbroker for leather, timber and paper packaging.

Sector
Industry sector 
Home Improvement Retail, Paper Packaging
Segments
Retailer
HQ
HQ 
United Kingdom
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

Top Brands

B&Q, Castorama, Brico Depot, Screwfix, Koctas, GoodHome

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