The team from Sustainable Choice with Responsible Wood's Matt de Jongh

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Events

Responsible Wood Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh recently met with the Sustainable Choice Group, strengthening connections with an emerging sustainability leader. Responsible Wood are presently listed on the organisation’s Sustainability Tracker tool. Discussions on ESG, responsible supply chains, and PEFC certification highlighted how certified forestry supports deforestation-free practices. Opportunities like this help position Responsible Wood certification as a trusted brand…

Certified timber in action: Australian Timber Design Awards

Certified Timber in Action

Responsible Wood has been a proud supporter of the Australian Timber Design Awards for a number of years, which recognise outstanding timber design in the built environment. We are again sponsoring the ‘Australian Certified Timber’ category for 2025 in line with our commitment to ensuring sustainable forest management and responsible chain of custody practices. With the 1 September deadline drawing…

Enhancing carbon project performance with certification

PEFC

Forestry carbon projects benefit from robust management systems – exactly what PEFC certification provides. As the national governing body for PEFC in Australia, Responsible Wood develops and maintains Australian standards for sustainable forest management and chain of custody certification. These standards are based on PEFC’s international benchmarks, ensuring they meet global sustainability criteria while being tailored to Australian and New…

Simon Dorries, CEO of Responsible Wood and Dr Tony Bartlett, Chair of Responsible Wood, presenting Monique Blason, ForestrySA's General Manager for Community Services, with the 2024 Richard Stanton Memorial Award at the Forestry Australia symposium

Richard Stanton Award attracts strong pool of nominations

Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award

This year’s Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award has attracted an impressive field of high-quality nominations representing a diverse range of background and contributions. Recognising those doing great work in Sustainable Forest Management or Chain of Custody Certification, the award celebrates: 🌳 Significant and valuable contributions to sustainability 🌲 Innovation, improvement, or excellence in sustainable forest management or the fabrication, supply,…