Consumers want environmentally and socially responsible products, says new research

Consumers want environmentally and socially responsible products, says new research
by Jennie Ward|29 September 26|Build, Supply
A national consumer survey commissioned by FSC UK has revealed overwhelming public support for responsible sourcing, credible sustainability claims and ethical business practices, highlighting a significant opportunity for brands and retailers that can demonstrate independently verified environmental and social credentials. Based on a survey of 1,280 UK adults conducted in...
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SR Timber celebrates EPD for SRT Gold
by Jennie Ward|10 September 26|Build, Supply
SR Timber has received third-party verification of its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its SRT GOLD BS 5534 graded roofing batten. An EPD is a third-party-verified, standardised document that provides transparent data on a product’s life-cycle environmental impact, including its carbon footprint. It provides customers and partners with clear, reliable...
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Arclin Signs UN Global Compact sustainability initiative
by Jennie Ward|07 September 26|Build, Supply, Sustainability
TDUK member Arclin, a leading materials science company, has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Through this commitment, Arclin is reinforcing its longstanding dedication to responsible business practices and pledging support for the Compact’s mission to advance sustainable, inclusive growth. Arclin joins an...
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Report highlights wood’s role in cutting construction emissions
by Jennie Ward|21 July 26|Build, Supply, Sustainability
Greater use of sustainably sourced wood could help reposition the construction sector from a major greenhouse gas emitter to a driver of climate change mitigation, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Bauhaus Earth. The findings come at a time...
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FEFPEB plans future response to regulatory challenges
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has announced plans to strengthen the organisation’s response to the growing political, environmental and regulatory challenges facing the sector. In consultation with its European wooden pallet and packaging organisation members, the federation is working on a strategy to help the...
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Building from England’s Woodlands Project
by TDUK|02 July 26|Build, Supply
Building from England’s Woodlands Project Demonstrates Major Potential for Homegrown Timber in Sustainable Construction A pioneering research initiative has demonstrated that England’s underutilised deciduous broadleaf forests could play a transformative role in delivering low-carbon buildings, supporting biodiversity, and strengthening domestic supply chains. The three-year Building from England’s Woodlands (BFEW) project,...
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TDUK speaks up for timber to the Built Environment Committee
by Jonathan Gutierrez|29 June 26|Supply, Sustainability
TDUK's Chief Executive, David Hopkins, appeared before the Built Environment Committee on 23 June 2026 to discuss how the timber supply chain can support the delivery of the UK's New Towns programme. An ambitious housebuilding drive, the New Towns programme is backed by £16 billion in funding to support 500,000...
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UK Government to Open Consultation to Strengthen UK Timber Regulations
by TDUK|29 June 26|Supply, Sustainability
The UK Government’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a statement confirming the opening of a consultation about strengthening the current UK timber regulations. The consultation will be launched later this year. It follows months of discussion over the enhancement of existing laws and...
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Guararapes issues ESG report
by Jennie Ward|15 June 26|Build, Supply
TDUK member Guararapes has issues its 2025 ESG Report, in which it outlines the work it has done to improve its sustainability credentials over the past year. During 2025, Guararapes has expanded its forest base, strengthened its governance procedures, consolidated its ESG practices, and ensured its products stay ahead of...
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Stora Enso sets new circularity target aligned with Global Circularity Protocol
by Jennie Ward|04 June 26|Build, Supply
Stora Enso has published its Circularity Plan, aligned with the first version of the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP). The company has introduced a new target to increase material circularity in its direct operational control. The plan outlines the company’s comprehensive approach to advancing circularity, including target setting and...
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