Human Rights

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.

At Weyerhaeuser, we apply our ethical conduct standards when selecting suppliers and business partners. We also apply standard terms of purchase in all of 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.

Indigenous People

Another area of interest involves the rights of indigenous people. These rights can take two forms.

First is the personal right to be free of discrimination. At Weyerhaeuser, we do not tolerate any discrimination or harassment. Our anti-harassment policy states that all employees, suppliers, customers and visitors will be treated with dignity and respect. Harassment based on an individual's gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or other statutorily protected characteristic will not be tolerated. Employees who believe they are being harassed or subjected to inappropriate workplace conduct can report the issue through any one of a number of channels:

• Supervisor, manager or team leader
• Human resources manager or director
• Plant or unit manager
• Ethics and business conduct or Canadian business conduct contact at EthicsLine at 800-716-3488 or online
• Work force representation and diversity center of expertise

The company will take immediate and appropriate corrective action when it determines that these behaviors have occurred.

Second, there are rights arising in the context of land use. Weyerhaeuser is committed to developing and maintaining positive relationships with aboriginal communities wherever we operate. In 2006, Weyerhaeuser was asked to cease purchasing wood from a supplier managing a forest subject to a treaty rights dispute brought by the Grassy Narrows First Nation in Ontario, Canada. The Grassy Narrows claim must be resolved by the provincial government.

More information about our position is available in Current Issues.