Molpus Woodlands Group Showcases Commitment to Sustainability with Release of Third Annual Sustainability Report

Ridgeland, MS, July 17, 2024—The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC (Molpus), a leading timberland investment management organization, is pleased to announce the publication of its third annual sustainability report. This report highlights the company’s continued dedication to sustainable forest management and environmental stewardship.

Key Highlights of the 2023 Sustainability Report:

1. Forest Stewardship: Molpus is committed to sustainable forest management practices. All of Molpus’ forests are certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) and, where beneficial, are dual certified to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®).
2. Nature-Based Climate Solutions: The report underscores Molpus’ role in mitigating climate change through sustainable forestry. With examples such as nearly 400,000 acres under conservation easements and 324.4 million tCO2e in forest carbon stores in the Molpus forestry portfolio, Molpus’ efforts are important in carbon sequestration and maintaining healthy forest ecosystems.
3. Support for UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Molpus directly supports 10 of the 17 UN SDGs, focusing on areas such as clean water and sanitation, decent work and economic growth, responsible consumption and production, and climate action. The report highlights Molpus’ alignment with these goals through its various initiatives and practices.
4. Expanding Educational Support: The Molpus Woodlands Group Annual Scholarship Program has been expanded to include partnerships with 10 universities. These scholarships aim to foster diversity within the forestry management profession and support students in related fields such as forestry, GIS, paralegal studies, and business.
5. Innovative Forest Management Practices: The report showcases Molpus’ use of state-of-the-art technology and collaboration with industry, conservationists, and academics to advance sustainable forest management. This includes the deployment of GIS, satellite imaging, and proprietary systems for forest inventory and planning.
6. Governance and Transparency: Molpus’ governance practices ensure ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The company’s submission of annual reports to the UN PRI and SFI, alongside third-party audits, reinforces its dedication to transparency and accountability.

“On behalf of the entire Molpus team, I am proud to share our 2023 Sustainability Report. It reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a sustainable future for our investors, communities, and the environment,” said Terrell Winstead, President and CEO of Molpus Woodlands Group. “We believe that sustainable forest management is not only essential for environmental health but also a smart investment strategy that delivers long-term value.”

For more information and to download the full 2023 Sustainability Report, please visit our Annual ESG Policy Publications page.

About Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC

The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC (Molpus), an SEC registered investment adviser, acquires, manages, and sells timberland as an investment vehicle for pension funds, college endowments, foundations, insurance companies, and high-net-worth individual investors. Molpus currently manages over 1.7 million acres of timberland investments in 15 states. We incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies and practices into investment analysis and decision-making. We believe our strong ESG initiatives have positive implications for the environment and the future of Molpus. Molpus was founded in 1996 as a timber investment management organization and has a company legacy dating back to 1905. Molpus is one of the oldest timber-related companies in the United States.

For more information, visit molpus.com. Nothing herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy any security with respect to any fund. In considering the performance of investments referred to in these materials, prospective timberland investors should keep in mind that prior performance of Molpus investments is not indicative of future results, and there can be no assurance that Molpus will achieve comparable results in the future.

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Michael R. Cooper
Executive Vice President – Client Relations and Business Development
Molpus Woodlands Group
(601) 948-8733