SUPPLY
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Dear Customer,
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferantensorgfaltspflichtgesetz) has been in effect since January 2023 for companies with at least 3,000 employees and will apply from January 2024 for companies with at least 1,000 employees. Although Hugo Kämpf GmbH does not fall within the scope of this law, it affects our customers.
We see ourselves as responsible from a social, societal, and ecological perspective to meet these requirements. Of course, we comply with all applicable laws and are strongly committed to respecting human rights and protecting the environment wherever it lies within our sphere of influence. We take all necessary measures to assess risks and, where required, to prevent violations of rights within the legally prescribed scope and in an appropriate manner.
As a family-owned company, we implement the legally required measures to protect human rights and the environment. This includes occupational health and safety precautions, the provision of fair working conditions without any form of discrimination, the agreement of reasonable working hours and wages, as well as the promotion of diversity and eq
What is EUTR / EUDR?
EUTR (European Timber Regulation) is the European Union regulation that prohibits the trade of illegally harvested timber and timber products within the EU. It ensures the legal origin of timber through a due diligence system for market operators. The regulation has been in force since March 3, 2013, and is implemented in Germany through the Timber Trade Security Act (HolzSiG). However, the EUTR will be replaced on December 30, 2024, by the new regulation on deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR).
We consider ourselves compliant with both EUDR and UKTR
With the installation of our photovoltaic system for renewable energy generation back in 2010, we already set an early signal. In the near future, we plan to recommission a hydropower plant on our mill stream with the traditional waterfall of the Burgmühle in Thüngen.
Our commitment to sustainable forestry and responsible sourcing is also reflected in our compliance with the strict standards of internationally recognized organizations. We are a certified company with a large stock of FSC-certified oak. We were among the first members in Germany of FSC (CO18331) and PEFC (04-31-0334).
Our always up-to-date certificates (FSC & PEFC) can be freely downloaded from our website at:
>> Sustainability
Our European sawn timber comes almost entirely from local forests. We maintain long-term business relationships with our customers and suppliers to ensure close monitoring of the origin of our timber. Our key suppliers are regularly visited, and if risks occur, we will contact the affected suppliers and respond within our means.
Hugo Kämpf GmbH & Co. KG
Gartenstraße 11
97289 Thüngen
Phone: 09360 99183
E-Mail: info@hugokaempf.de
Homepage: https://hugokaempf.de
Managing directors Stefan and Carolin Voll
Limited partnership, registered office and register court Würzburg
HRB9578
VAT ID No. DE 456578435
District court Würzburg
News
EU Deforestation Regulation, DIHK Criticism, Forestry
The DIHK criticizes the EU Deforestation Regulation, arguing that many companies can hardly provide the required supply chain evidence. It calls for more time, clearer rules, and the recognition of existing certificates. Forest owners additionally warn against bureaucracy and infringements on property rights through the EU Restoration Regulation. Nevertheless, the overall goal of forest protection and sustainability is fundamentally supported.
