COMMITMENTS
We strive to place people at the heart of our business and actively reflect on our environmental impact.
GAIFFE — a trusted partner for professionals across the softwood market and its derivatives
At Gaiffe, we place social responsibility at the heart of our actions, fostering ethical, sustainable and supportive practices that respect our team, our partners and our local communities.
Preserving our resources
At Gaiffe, preserving the timber resource is essential. The softwoods we use come from sustainably managed forests, where harvesting is carefully controlled to limit pressure on the resource.
Special attention is paid to traceability, to local sourcing wherever possible, and to forest regeneration — ensuring the balance of forest ecosystems and the long-term future of the industry.
Operator safety
We ensure safe and controlled working conditions, limiting the risks associated with handling and processing softwood.
Strict protocols, suitable equipment and ongoing team training help prevent accidents. This vigilance is part of an overall approach to responsibility.
Smart energy use
The sawmill and planing mill valorise part of their cutting waste, such as sawdust and offcuts, to produce energy, heat the facilities, dry the timber and generate renewable electricity.
Supplier charter
Responsibility is everyone’s business!
That’s why we require our suppliers to comply with specific terms of reference.
Technology watch
Gaiffe maintains an active technology watch by taking part in professional events dedicated to timber and its resource, in order to identify innovations and contribute to the sustainable development and modernisation of the industry.
A local stakeholder
We support many local initiatives and associations that enliven our local community. We are aware that we represent an important link in the chain.
Jérôme Gaiffe
Production Manager
Every decision is challenged against its impact on our employees and on the timber resource.
As a company leader, I am convinced that CSR is essential.
It guarantees the safety of our employees, improves their quality of life at work, and ensures responsible management of the timber resource for a sustainable industry.
GAIFFE IS COMMITTED TO RESPECTING THE RESOURCE AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Our certifications and labels reflect our commitment to responsible, sustainable timber management. They guarantee the traceability of our supplies and compliance with environmental, social and technical standards across the entire production chain.
In accordance with standard EN 14081-1:2005 + A1:2011, we provide our Declarations of Performance (DoP) for structural timber with rectangular cross-section, visually and machine graded, available for download.
DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE (DoP) for grading: DoP_4298
Note: detailed information about preservation treatments is systematically provided on the label.
You can also download the archived previous DoPs here: Archive.
Safety
is everyone’s business!
From the very beginning, our company has been part of a responsible approach, closely tied to the Vosges region and its natural resources. Working with timber means first understanding the material, respecting its cycle and valuing every piece with care.
We prioritise supplies from sustainably managed forests to limit our environmental impact. This approach allows us to offer reliable products suited to today’s challenges in construction and fit-out.
Beyond production, our commitment also takes the form of a will to pass on expertise, to support the local economy and to actively contribute to a responsible timber industry.
