Human Rights

Human rights are the basic standards of treatment to which all people are entitled worldwide, regardless of factors such as nationality, gender, race or economic status.

We recognize that companies operating in today's global marketplace need a human rights policy. In 2007, we crafted a policy that reflects our commitment, and our practice, to ensure there is no forced or compulsory labor or child labor in any of our operations. Our human rights policy is guided by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and is embodied in Weyerhaeuser’s:

• Company values
• Policies including those for employee relations, ethics, health and safety risk management and the environment
• Processes and resources such as the Weyerhaeuser Code of Conduct

At Weyerhaeuser, we apply our ethical conduct standards when selecting suppliers and business partners. Standard terms of purchase apply to our U.S.- and Canadian-based contracts. The terms require suppliers to comply with all applicable laws, including safety, labor and employment laws, as well as other company standards. Read the standard contract language. We screen suppliers for human rights issues selectively based on risk.