Responsible Wood Engages with Sustainability Leaders Responsible Wood recently attended the Leaders in Sustainability Network (LiSN) event, hosted by the Sustainable Choice Group. The event brought together professionals from a diverse range of industries to explore strategies for driving impactful sustainability outcomes. As an organisation dedicated to promoting forest and chain of custody certification, Responsible Wood plays an important role…
The urgent need for social and affordable housing in Australia is undeniable. The global call for responsible sourcing and source disclosure is equally pressing, driven by Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. These two critical challenges intersect in the innovative use of timber construction, a topic explored in depth at the recent WoodSolutions webinar, “Innovative Timber Construction Solutions for Social…
Who is DMK Forest Products? DMK Forest Products has been a trusted name in the timber industry since its establishment on June 19, 1972. As a leading distributor of plywood and wood panel products, DMK operates facilities in Brookvale (Sydney), Molendinar (Gold Coast), and Banyo (Brisbane). The company is renowned for supplying high-quality WISA Birch Plywood, widely recognised as one…
Four community groups across Australia have received a share of $40,000 in funding through the latest round of the Responsible Wood Community Grants Program. Now in its fifth year, the program has engaged with more than 100 community groups connected to Responsible Wood certified forests across Australia. The grants support forest-based projects that provide environmental, social, and cultural benefits by…
How to Choose a Certification Body Choosing the right certification body is an important decision for businesses and forest managers looking to promote sustainability. With various certification options available, it can be challenging to know which one best aligns with environmental goals. A certification body provides the framework and standards for sustainable forest management. By selecting the right body, you…
The Many Benefits of Responsible Wood Certification In today’s environmentally conscious world, consumers and businesses alike are looking for products that are sustainably sourced and produced. For timber and forest-based products, Responsible Wood certification assures that materials come from responsibly managed forests. This certification ensures that forests are managed with care, balancing environmental, social, and economic considerations. As demand for…
What You Need to Know About Chain of Custody Certification for Forest-Based Products With sustainability becoming a global priority, businesses and consumers are paying closer attention to where their products come from. For forest-based products like timber and paper, this means ensuring materials are sourced responsibly. Chain of custody certification offers a way to track the journey of these products,…
Sustainable Forest Management, Sustainability & Decarbonisation At the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing – Asia Pacific Conference (SIM-PAC Live) held on December 2-3, 2024, Responsible Wood was honoured to receive the Primary Sector Sustainability Award. This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to promoting certified sustainable forestry as a key solution for reducing embodied carbon across supply chains. The conference brought together leaders and…
Sustainability in the Spotlight Responsible Wood proudly showcased its role in promoting sustainable forestry and reducing embodied carbon through certification at the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing – Asia Pacific Conference (SIM-PAC Live) held on December 2-3, 2024. The event provided a valuable platform to discuss the importance of forest management and chain of custody certification in transforming industries toward a cleaner, more sustainable…
Unlocking the Potential of Australian Forests The University of Melbourne recently hosted the International Conference on Decarbonising the Building Industry, bringing together global leaders, researchers and industry professionals, including forestry, timber production and sustainability leaders. A standout session of the conference was the panel discussion on How to Maximise the Use of Australian Forest Resources to Decarbonise the Building Industry.…