Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain

Responsible sourcing is an important component of RYAM’s approach to business integrity, operational reliability, and sustainable supply chain management.

RYAM works with suppliers, contractors, and service providers around the world and seeks to build relationships based on ethical behavior, legal compliance, responsible business practices, and continuous improvement.

Our approach combines supplier expectations, responsible fiber procurement practices, traceability systems, certification programs, and compliance processes designed to support responsible sourcing throughout our supply chain.

Supplier Code of Conduct

RYAM’s Supplier Code of Conduct communicates the standards and expectations that apply to suppliers and business partners working with the company.

The Code establishes expectations related to:

Ethical business conduct
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Human rights and labor practices
Environmental responsibility
Health and safety
Business integrity

These expectations help promote consistency across RYAM’s supply chain and support responsible sourcing practices throughout the procurement process.

Responsible Fiber Procurement

Because renewable wood fiber is the foundation of RYAM’s business, responsible sourcing practices are an essential component of our supply chain approach.

RYAM utilizes certification programs, chain-of-custody systems, procurement controls, and supplier requirements designed to provide confidence regarding fiber origin, legality, and responsible forest management practices.

Traceability & Supply Chain Transparency

RYAM continues to strengthen supply-chain transparency and traceability capabilities through certification systems, supplier engagement, procurement controls, and technology-enabled solutions.

These efforts support:

Source verification
Supply-chain visibility
Customer information requests
Compliance management
Emerging regulatory requirements

Improved traceability helps RYAM better understand the origin of key raw materials and provides additional confidence in sourcing practices throughout the supply chain.

Regulatory Readiness

Supply chain expectations continue to evolve as governments and customers introduce enhanced due-diligence and sourcing requirements.

RYAM monitors emerging regulations affecting forest products and global supply chains and continues to enhance systems and processes that support regulatory compliance.

One example is the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which introduces enhanced traceability and due-diligence requirements for certain forest-derived products. RYAM has invested in systems and processes to support compliance efforts and strengthen supply-chain visibility.

Managing Supply Chain Risk

Supply-chain risks may arise from:

Supplier performance
Fiber availability
Transportation and logistics
Regulatory developments
Market conditions
Environmental impacts

RYAM incorporates supply-chain considerations into broader business planning and risk-management activities to support continuity of operations and long-term supply reliability.

Continuous Improvement

Customer expectations, certification requirements, regulations, and supply-chain risks continue to evolve.

RYAM periodically reviews its sourcing practices, supplier expectations, traceability capabilities, and compliance processes to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen confidence in the responsible sourcing of materials and services used throughout its operations.