POWERFUL FORESTS

The quality of R GRUPA's operations and products has been confirmed with the receipt of internationally recognised, prestigious certificates in the forestry industry:

• FSC^® (Forest Stewardship Council) a timber supply chain certificate (FSC-C015597), which confirms that wood sourced from responsibly managed forests has been used in the production process and this material is traceable for all production sales processes - from the forest manager to the final consumer.
• FSC^® Supply Chain Certificate (PDF)
• Timber Supply Chain Policy (PDF)

• PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certificate attests the company's compliance with the PEFC “Standard for Forestry Contractors” (Mežsaimniecības darbuzņēmēju standarts) PEFC LV MDS01. The aim of the standard is to promote the quality, efficiency, and social responsibility of services provided by forest management entrepreneurs, thereby creating competitive advantages for certified entrepreneurs. 
  • PEFC certificate (PDF)

• SURE (Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme) stands for Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme. The certificate assures customers and society that our company supports the use of energy obtained from renewable sources (RED II requirements) and that we produce and sell a sustainable product.
  • SURE certificate (PDF)
     
• SBP (Sustainable Biomass Program) certifies that the company meets sustainability requirements in forest management, carbon data collection and supply chain control. The SBP is based on the standards and processes developed in the FSC and PEFC certification schemes. The implementation of the system confirms that the company complies with European legislation, regulatory and sustainability requirements regarding biomass that provides heat and energy. The certified system will guarantee accurate carbon and energy transfer data to its end user, thus supporting National efforts to track the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
  • SBP certificate (PDF)
  • Public Summary Report (PDF)

• ISO 9001 (Quality Standard) ISO 45001 (Labor and Health Management Standard) ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Standard) certifies that the company improves product and service quality protection, disease satisfaction, maintaining safety and health in the workplace, preventing injuries and professional activities, as well as with the impact of its activities on the environment and promotes sustainable business

  • ISO certificate 9001 (PDF)

  • ISO certificate 45001 (PDF)

  • ISO certificate 14001 (PDF)

The company's operations and service quality are determined by the Quality Management, Occupational Safety, and Environmental Policy approved by management

R GRUPA has also received awards:

• The State Labour Inspectorate - acknowledgement regarding project “Golden Helmet 2021”
• Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Latvia - Annual Award “Golden Cone 2010” in the category “Innovative Entrepreneurship” in forestry industry
• JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” - Award “Timber carrier” in the category “Opportunities” in 2018
• JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” - Award for “Cooperation in logging” in 2017
• JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” - Award for “Efficiency in logging” in 2017