Net Zero

UPM recognised for its responsible procurement practices
by Jennie Ward|01 August 25|Supply
UPM has received a Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance, placing the company in the top 1% globally. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates performance across four categories: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. UPM’s overall score rose by five points to an impressive 90 out of...
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Timber industry roadmap to net zero carbon
Why it’s time to take aim at carbon emissions
by Jennie Ward|22 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...
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New industry standard defines what a building must achieve to be called ‘Net Zero’
by Matt Milton|26 September 24|Design
The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) has just been published. This defines what a building must achieve in order to call itself “Net Zero Carbon” – not just in operational energy but in embodied carbon. Developed over two years, the UKNZCBS aligns as far as possible with existing...
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David Hopkins, CEO of TDUK at the Wood Awards ceremony 2023
Timber Development UK: what we’ve achieved in our first 20 months
by Matt Milton|24 June 24|Design, Supply
In the 20 months since we launched Timber Development UK (TDUK) there has been a whirlwind of progress and activities. A lot has changed – both within our organisation, and in the wider timber and construction market. But the fundamental reasons that we started on this journey remain the same....
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Timber industry hosts net zero event in Scottish Parliament
by Jennie Ward|03 May 24|Supply, Sustainability
The timber industry has gathered together at Holyrood to host a reception about driving net zero awareness and timber’s benefits to the Scottish economy. The Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA), Timber Development UK, Confor and the Structural Timber Association (STA), invited more than 40 businesses in the timber industry supply...
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Kevin McCloud speaking at Architects Declare's launch of the Building Blocks manifesto
The Building Blocks manifesto – turning climate catastrophe into climate opportunity
by Matt Milton|25 April 24|Design
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he expects to go to the polls "in the second half" of 2024: this will be an election year for the UK. The Building Blocks manifesto should be required reading for all political parties. A self-described “call to action for the next UK government”,...
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Highlights
TDUK’s 2023: read all about our highlights!
by Matt Milton|20 December 23|Build, Design, Supply
Merry Christmas! It's been a packed year for Timber Development UK. We've been busy promoting timber in construction across the board, working hard to support our members and their businesses.  Here's a selection of highlights from a very productive 2023... Launch of our Timber Knowledge Sheets Discover how the timber...
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Timber takes centre stage in House of Commons
by Jack Clappen|24 November 23|Policy
The APPG for the Timber Industries hosted its annual autumn parliamentary luncheon in the House of Commons on 22 November. Just hours before the Westminster Hall Roof and Lantern was crowned the winner in the Restoration and Reuse category at this year’s Wood Awards, industry figures and MPs had passed...
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MP visits Donaldson Offsite factory
by Jack Clappen|14 November 23|Policy
Robert Courts, the Member of Parliament for Witney, visited the Donaldson Timber Systems factory on Friday (10 November) to see first-hand the benefits of offsite timber construction. During the visit, Mr. Courts was given a presentation and tour of the site by CTI Chairman Alex Goodfellow and Donaldson Manufacturing Director...
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The government should seize net zero opportunities, not shy away from them
by Jack Clappen|21 September 23|Policy
TDUK is disappointed to see the government roll back on its hugely important net zero commitments. This week, Rishi Sunak announced a major retreat on some of the government’s biggest green commitments, including a delay on the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035 as well as...
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