Sustainable solutions at home and abroad
PERI Australia, a formwork and scaffolding industry leader, is a provider of sustainable solutions both here in the Australian market, and globally. Additionally, PERI trade over 420,000 m3 of engineered wood products worldwide. With a commitment to environmental responsibility, social progress, and innovative business models, PERI is transforming the landscape of sustainable construction practices.
A Commitment to Sustainability
For over five decades, PERI Australia has consistently embraced sustainability as a core value, recognising its significance in driving the growth and development of its family-owned enterprise. By adding value to their customers, employees, and stakeholders, PERI has demonstrated a real and practical commitment to a brighter and cleaner future for the next generation.
Delivering Impacts with Positive Outcomes
PERI’s dedication to sustainability is underscored by several noteworthy initiatives:
Climate-Neutrality
Since 2021, PERI has proudly operated as a climate-neutral company, actively offsetting its carbon emissions to minimize its ecological footprint.
Biodiversity Promotion
Each year, PERI designates 20,000 sqm of its company land at various sites to harmoniously coexist with nature, fostering invaluable biodiversity.
Global Education
An inspiring facet of PERI’s efforts is their annual construction of schools in developing countries. This initiative exemplifies their commitment to education and community development.
Circular Economy Advocates
In alignment with their dedication to sustainability, PERI has embraced the principles of the circular economy. Through innovative rental models, both PERI and its customers contribute to reducing their ecological footprint, showcasing a meaningful commitment to sustainability.
Transparency through Chain of Custody
PERI’s PEFC ST 2002 chain of custody certification reflects their responsible timber sourcing practices. Their commitment ensures that the forests supplying their products are managed sustainably, promoting growth, health, and biodiversity. Moreover, PERI ensures that their supply chain is free from controversial materials while safeguarding worker rights.
PERI Australia goes beyond internal efforts, actively supporting numerous projects and initiatives that are meticulously detailed in their annual sustainability report (insert link to latest report). In their latest Sustainability Report, PERI Australia presents an open and transparent overview of their current sustainability status. By acknowledging areas of improvement and setting medium- and long-term sustainability goals, PERI demonstrates a forward-looking approach.
Recently Responsible Wood warmly welcomed PERI Australia as a supply chain member, recognising their impactful contribution to sustainable forests and responsible supply chains. Responsible Wood CEO, Simon Dorries, commended PERI’s dedication to responsible sourcing and sustainability, stating,
“As a not-for-profit standards development organisation supporting efforts to promote sustainable forests and responsible forest product supply chains, we welcome PERI’s valuable contribution. This is another great example of an organisation that walks the walk when it comes to responsible sourcing and sustainability. This support reinforces PERI’s dedication to transparent supply chains, responsible timber sourcing, and promoting healthy, and productive forests.”
PERI Australia’s sustainability journey showcases a commitment in important areas from climate neutrality and biodiversity preservation to responsible timber sourcing and supplier evaluation. This multifaceted effort epitomises their vision for a more environmentally sound and economically viable future.
Simon continues,
“PERI Australia sets a great example for a certified organisation aiming to make a positive impact on both their business and throughout their value chain.”
Like to know more?
You can read more about PERI Australia’s sustainability journey and their products – click here.
You can view PERI Australia’s chain of custody certification details on the Responsible Wood and PEFC public databases – click here.