1. Scope of application This International Timber Purchasing Policy regulates the sourcing of timber and wood-based products and packaging1 for the ALDI North group. It applies to own brands2 and items for internal company use3, ALDI photo products as well as press and advertising materials4 containing or made of the following materials: JJ Wood (solid wood, derived timber products) JJ Cellulose (paper, cardboard) JJ Viscose and nonwoven fabric based on cellulose (hygiene products, detergents and household items) JJ Bamboo5 The International Timber Purchasing Policy provides a binding framework for us and our business partners. It is subject to ongoing updates and rigorous examination. Furthermore, the requirements and provisions of the Quality Management division shall apply according to each individual case. Its validity ends with the publication of an updated version on aldi-nord.de. Cooperation is carried out exclusively with business partners who work in harmony with our International Timber Purchasing Policy. 1 Sales packaging, outer packaging and transport packaging defined by Directive 94/62/EC on Packaging and Packaging Waste of the European Parliament and Council of 20 December 1994. Adhesive labels and cellulose pads for foodstuffs (such as for fresh meat products) are not covered by the scope of application of the International Timber Purchasing Policy. 2 Central, regional, seasonal, special-buy and test items in the product range 3 Items for internal company use refer to products for internal consumption within the company, such as copy paper, business paper, business cards, stationery (such as pencils, spiral note pads) and other wood-based products for internal company use (such as toilet paper, kitchen roll paper, paper towels). 4 Sales promotion (customer magazine ‘ALDI aktuell’, inserts), shop promotion (posters, price labels etc.), information brochures, flyers etc. 5 Exclusive apparel and home textiles as well as products made of bamboo fibres International Timber Purchasing Policy | July 2020 3
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