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TDUK launches Net Zero Roadmap for UK timber industry supply chain
across the whole supply chain. The first step was identifying the size of the challenge. After 12 months of expert analysis, the research show CO2
for the timber sector are far lower than for steel production – responsible for 12 million tonnes CO2
e (2.7% of
UK emissions), and concrete, which is responsible for 7.3 million tonnes CO2
(1.5% of UK emissions).
The Roadmap also seeks to influence the 3,655,715 tonnes CO2
Above: The new Roadmap
A new timber industry net zero roadmap shows the timber supply chain is responsible for 1,575,356 tonnes CO2 equivalent (e) territorial emissions – which is about 0.35% of the UK total. Commissioned by Timber Development UK (TDUK) in collaboration with 11 UK timber trade associations, the Timber Industry Net Zero Roadmap was developed following a comprehensive effort to map and measure carbon emissions
e of imported
embodied emissions which comes from the processing of wood products in the country of origin.
This figure, taken together with territorial emissions, would make the timber industry responsible for about 0.68% of the UK’s total emissions.
Of the total consumption emissions, 49% of these emissions are from the transport of timber products, and 34% are embodied in imported materials. The remaining 17% are from the UK production processes within the industry, and waste. One of the key aims of the Roadmap says
e e emissions
TDUK sustainability director Charlie Law, is to challenge the misconception that as the timber supply chain comes from a low- carbon base, there are few opportunities for the timber supply chain to influence its emissions.
“There are some really quick wins in there for businesses – wherever you are in the supply chain – which can be put into practice now,” he said. “And if you reduce your carbon, you reduce your costs.”
The Roadmap is being made freely available for all businesses in the timber supply chain to adopt, alongside a set of 10 high-level policy recommendations. These policy recommendations include the alignment of industry to better measure carbon, as well as set dates and actions to reduce road transport emission intensity, manufacturing emissions intensity, and more – along with tools to help businesses make the change happen.
Download the roadmap for free at https://
timberdevelopment.uk/resources/net-zero- roadmap/
BSW Group announces acquisition of Scott Group
BSW Timber Ltd, the largest integrated timber and forestry business in the UK, and a member of Binderholz, has acquired Scott Group, a leading supplier of timber pallets and bespoke timber packaging solutions. Based near Dunfermline in Scotland, with an annual turnover in excess of £250m and 1,300 employees, Scott Group is an award-winning, sustainable manufacturer of new, bespoke, and reconditioned timber pallets, producing over 30 million pallets per year.
The Scott Group was founded in 1987 and operates across 32 sites, from Shetland to Devon, working with customers to promote the circular economy, which is emphasised by its pallet recovery, repair and reuse service, while it also operates a timber sourcing arm in Latvia. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have acquired Scott Group,” said Tony Hackney, CEO of BSW Group. “It’s a move which further strengthens our product and service offering.
“It ties into our vision of not only making use of the full value of timber, but also of achieving the best uses for timber across the BSW Group, whilst fully utilising
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the logistical firepower of the combined businesses. This strategic acquisition means that we are poised ready to serve our customers when we see the economic recovery and upturn. “Much like us, Scott Group has grown organically and through acquisition over the last decade, and we’re confident that with the expertise and experience of BSW and Scott together we can continue to build on this both in the UK and further afield.”
“This is a huge move for both Scott Group and the wider timber industry, helping us to cement our status as the UK’s most innovative manufacturer and supplier of timber pallets,” added Norman Scott, owner and group operations director at Scott Group. “It also helps us to ensure that we can work even closer with customers to provide solutions that fit their requirements and deliver value.”
With the acquisition of Scott Group, BSW Group now employs 3,000 people across the sector, and has an annual turnover of approximately £900m, with Binderholz Group turnover reaching almost €2.8bn.
BSW CEO Tony Hackney and CFO Alan Milne will join the existing Scott Group board of directors, who will continue in their current roles.
“This transaction is a further step for our group to enlarge our product range, and a consequent step in following our strategy to invest in the value chain,” said Reinhard Binder, CEO of Binderholz Group. “Scott Group fits perfectly into our sustainable business model and zero-waste principle.”
□ The Builders Merchants’ Federation (BMF) has welcomed the government’s decision to continue to recognise the CE Mark for construction products until June 30, 2025 to give businesses in Great Britain more time to prepare □ Richard Burbidge – a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of stairparts, decking accessories and decorative mouldings – has expanded its collection for 2023. □ The British Woodworking Federation marked the 14th anniversary of its awards on November 25, with 180 attendees.
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