Carbon Emissions

Report highlights wood’s role in cutting construction emissions

by Jennie Ward|21 July 2621 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...

I-joists and wood fibre insulation support self-build project’s sustainability goals

by Jennie Ward|21 July 2602 August 26|Supply, Sustainability

A self-build project in Herefordshire gave STEICO the opportunity to demonstrate how integrating STEICOjoist (I-joists) and STEICOzell (air-injected wood fibre insulation) into Oakwrights’ new Passive wall panel helped the build achieve airtightness and energy efficiency. With tested fire performance, proven offsite compatibility and practical benefits for both production teams and...

Timber industry roadmap to net zero carbon

Why it’s time to take aim at carbon emissions

by Jennie Ward|22 May 2522 May 25|Supply, Sustainability

As the pressure to decarbonise intensifies across the global economy, few industries are better poised to lead the way than timber. At a recent presentation to the North West Timber Trade Association, Charlie Law, Sustainability Director of Timber Development UK, laid out a vision for how the UK timber sector...

Why BSW Timber supports the updated TiC Roadmap

by Jennie Ward|21 April 2508 April 25|Build, Supply

Following the Government’s recent relaunch of the Timber in Construction Roadmap, BSW Timber explains why they see a reason for positivity in the timber sector as we head further into 2025. BSW Timber's focus is always on supply chain security and, with timber prices predicted to rise, we see a...

Lowering the timber sector’s carbon footprint

by Jennie Ward|23 January 2412 February 24|Build, Supply, Sustainability

Following the publication of the TDUK Net Zero Roadmap, TDUK members are working hard to reduce their carbon emissions and make their companies more sustainable. TDUK reports on some of the latest changes. The industry has long talked about the need for more sustainable construction, and why it's so important...

How we’re helping the industry to build a better world with wood

by TDUK|23 September 2203 October 22|Corporate

For more than a century, our built environment has been dominated by high carbon, energy hungry materials such as cement and steel. But the 21st century will be the age of sustainable materials - and timber is likely to be foremost among them. The built environment is currently responsible for...

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