Principles for Responsible Timber Construction in action

Responsible timber construction offers a powerful way to create sustainable, low-carbon, and resilient buildings. By extending building lifespans, utilising biobased materials, reusing components, mainitaining buildings and designing for reuse, we can maximise long-term carbon storage.

The Principles for Responsible Timber Construction establish a common language. The implementation framework draws from policy considerations, industry practice and investment criteria. Applied consistently, these principles will help the sector meet climate goals. They protect biodiversity, manage rising wood demand responsibly, and use resources efficiently at every stage. By doing so, they support forests, transform cities, and grow equitable bio-economies that blend innovation with sustainability.

Adopting this implementation framework for all construction projects can help us build with confidence and drive increased investment. This is a key solution for the benefit of our climate, nature and people. The framework will help you to consider your project’s entire life cycle and offer guidance, tools and examples of best practice in responsible timber construction.