As sustainability reporting increasingly takes centre stage, driven by regulations and stakeholder expectations, companies are required to not only meet but exceed the evolving non-financial reporting standards. Now, more than ever, organisations need robust tools to enhance and transparently report their sustainability performance. As the governing body for PEFC in Australia, Responsible Wood highlights that PEFC standards offer a comprehensive…
Responsible Wood is proud to announce the launch of our Indigenous Communication and Engagement Protocol. The document has been developed to ensure Responsible Wood communicates and engages with Indigenous Peoples in a culturally appropriate manner, and that its communication with the general public on Indigenous matters is both culturally appropriate and, where appropriate, consistent with the principles of prior and…
Showcasing the innovation, sustainability credentials and extraordinary landscapes for which Australia is so well recognised, Responsible Wood, in conjunction with HQPlantations, hosted a pre-conference Mass Timber and Forestry tour as part of the recent World Conference of Timber Engineering (WCTE). The tour launched with a behind-the-scenes tour of the University of Sunshine Coast’s Moreton Bay Campus Mass Timber Extension, a…
As projects seek avenues to meet increasingly stringent carbon reduction goals, the recent 5th International Conference on Timber Bridges (5ICTB) in Rotorua, New Zealand, put a spotlight on the important role of certification in sustainable timber infrastructure. Marking the first time the global conference has been held in the southern hemisphere, the event brought together engineers, researchers, timber industry professionals…