By using certified wood in construction or by becoming a certified product supplier or manufacturer, companies can demonstrate the strongest possible commitment to protecting our forests. They can source sustainable timber from accredited growers, and in doing so, gain significant benefits for their customers, brand and business.
The Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC ®) sponsored the May Talking Timber webinar, hosted by Sawmilling South Africa and the Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa.
Gerard Busse, Marketing and Communication Manager, FSC Southern Africa discussed FSC certification, and how you can build sustainably with FSC-certified timber through sourcing from FSC Chain of Custody Certified Suppliers. He also explained how FSC project certification provided another option for certifying the actual build itself.
Georgina Smit from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) will also share how timber fits into GBCSA's green building rating scheme. She will also provide an update on net zero carbon trends, and unpack the role that wood can play in today’s built environment.