SPOTT assesses the most impactful producers, processors and traders in the timber and pulp sector on their public disclosure regarding the organisation, policies and practices related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
Assessed companies are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that their inclusion continues to align with this aim and with the needs of our users. The review process includes desktop research as well as consultation with our Technical Advisory Groups. Our selection process considers a variety of factors, including:
- The location and extent of the producing and/or processing operations
- Nominations by interested stakeholders
- Companies that have volunteered for assessment
- Evidence of unsustainable practices identified through media reports
- Donor expectations
Change of company names
Three companies will be assessed under different names in 2025:
- PT Adindo Hutani Lestari (previously assessed as Adindo Foresta)
- Maxland Berhad (previously assessed as Priceworth International)
- Sumec International Technology Co.,Ltd (previously assessed as Sumec International Technology Trade)
One company to be removed from SPOTT in 2025
Grupo Cikel (assessed since 2017) will no longer be assessed due to a change in company structure and a significant reduction in forestry operations. All of Grupo Cikel’s previous assessments will remain accessible through the SPOTT website. The removal of Grupo Cikel allows for the inclusion of one new company.
One company to be included on SPOTT in 2025
In line with our company selection process and following our call to stakeholders for company nominations, we have identified Smurfit Westrock as an impactful company to include in the 2025 SPOTT timber and pulp assessments. Smurfit Westrock operates plantations in Brazil and Colombia and sources from various tropical forest landscapes. ZSL has attempted to notify the selected company regarding their forthcoming assessment on SPOTT.
